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Originally Posted by Ripplegirl99
Hello,
When I had my last shunt revision I found out I had aqueductal stenosis. I was not born with hydrocephalus. I got hydro at six months of age due to menengitis. I thought that aqueductal stenosis was usually gotten at birth?
How did I get this disorder and why was it never caught when I was younger?And are there other ways of getting this disorder than at birth?
Ripplegirl99
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Hi I am new member. just had a VP shunt installed at 59 years of age. I have ben diagnosed with aqueductal stenosis also. The Neurosurgeon says it is congenital. In my case, it was initally discovered when I had serious balance and dizziness problems 6 years ago. At the time they said "it's chronic so we won't worry about it. The balance was attributed to a TIA or mini-stroke.
This current episode of balance and other issuesfinally brought the hydrocephalus to a head ( no pun intended). Only at this time was the connenction made with the bad headaches I had for years and years in my 20s and 30s.
In any case, I can't really answer your question but at least you are not alone.