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Originally Posted by rosestar
I was dx. with papiledema feb.2012. Since then I have had two spinal taps to relieve presure. The opening presure was 22 with the first spinal tap and 27.5 with second spinal tap. What do these numbers mean? And know they are talking about a shunt in the lower back or in head. I have a lot of medical issue that are life changing I need some answers and some human contact that understands even if it is thru chat  |
hi rosestar, I too was diag. w/papiledema over 3 yrs ago and was shunted within a few weeks(vp). It took me a long time to get used to it but am OK. my NS never even considered spinal tap. i always have headaches, abdom pains, blurred vis, which sucks b/c I never had any pains or symptoms b4 the shunt. But i guess i needed it. but living normal life with no restrictions, good luck