Originally Posted by cecigutier

Hi all,

I am very verecently diagnosed with Pseudotumor Cerebri (just discharged from the hospital October 14th) but have been living with the migraine headaches and poor vision for a few years now. Up until now, I've been treated for pain and sent home repeatedly, and honestly being so young, I thought nothing of it.

I'm now 26 years old and growing more and more terrified every minute realizing what a serious condition I'm dealing with. The thought of losing my vision permanently is awful.

I was, like so many others, given Lasix and Topomax to treat the condition for now. My neurologist said that the shunt procedure would be considered if symptoms don't improve over the next few months. Now THIS really scares me

Just wondering if anyone has gone through the shunt procedure and knows what it's like...? I'd like to know what's in store for me with this new condition.

Thank you for your time xx
Ceci