Hi all.
A VP shunt was inserted about 20 years ago because I had a Arachnoid cyst. In February this year the just replaced the pipe because it had been semi blocked for about a year. From February till about two days ago I just kept on having infections and issues with the new pipe. I also have multiple sclerosis which means I have a weakened immune system. I also developed secondary intercranial hypertension from steroid treatment they had given me in February. On the 07 July doctors decided to remove everything, my shunt and pipe. I really don’t feel well and have pressure headaches because I had the shunt in for 20 years could this just be my body adjusting to not having one anymore? How long is the recovery and symptoms of having a VP shunt removed?