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Old 03-18-2007, 10:18 AM #1
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Default VP shunt at altitude

Hi guys,

just wondering if anyone had any advice. I had a VP shunt put in some years ago. Am organising a trip to do the inca trail where I'll be going to an altitude above 4000 metres. Do anyone know if there are any issues with VP shunts and altitude? I saw the forum posting about VP shunts and flying but I'm guessing that's different because the cabin is fully or at least partially pressurized.

Any advice would be appreciated.

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hi jasonkind

i dont have answers for you but did want to welcome you to NeuroTalk and also to bump up your post in case anyone else may have some info for you
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Question Altitude and Hydrocephalus???

Hi,

I actually have the same question. I had my shunt put in in 1982 then it was replaced about 6 months later when it blocked.

I have had no other trouble, however I use to suffer form miagrane headaches which were at first misdiagnosed as a problem with my shunt as the symptoms are very similar, ie horrible headaches and projectile vomitting.

I was planning on heading to South America and doing the Inca trail on my way back to australia, but dont know anything about altitude and my shunt. I have travelled quite a lot in the past but never that high up

PLEASE HELP
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