Welcome to Neuro Talk. You are welcome to explore all the threads here. You will probably make a friend or two. You found a very supportive site, that can give you some information also. There is a search bar up at the top of the page. just type in your disorder, and that will bring you to the forum where there are people who also have this kind of shunt. I am sorry you are so young to go through a medical issue. This site will be here to talk to. I am glad you found us. I am f and 60. I came to this site just about two years ago, with Cervical issues. The folks here helped me through some real trauma, so I stayed on. I did make lots of new friend in the process. I do wish you all the best Sammy. ginnie