I have had my current VP shunt for 13 months. Over the past 2 months or so, I have had a low grade fever, swelling and pain along the shunt tract, and headaches. My neurosurgeon has repeatedly blown me off. I am in the process of trying to get a second opinion, as I'm sure this cannot be normal! Does anyone else have this problem? And does anyone have any suggestions on how to get a second opinion fast? Thanks!