Hi Nat
I will have my shunt for many years since 87 with only a few visits to hospital with headache probs but still the same old shunt and i work in the building industry but dont lift heavy items few headaches but apart from that all as is any other person (maybe a few more jobs because of memory) Good luck
Graham
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Originally Posted by Nat Hyland
Hi Liam
Shunts are actually quite durable things - it takes A LOT to actually damage one. I have never had to have a replacement due to damage to the shunt. As for a shunt blockage, the usual first signs for me are vomitting and nausea, and then a very distinct "pounding" headache in my forehead that gradually (but quickly) gets worse.
I have had a shunt for 35 years, and I find the only way to live a remotely "normal" life, is to not even think about it. Of course you still know that it is there, but don't let it consume your every waking moment  !
Nat. |