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04-05-2013, 02:49 AM | #1 | ||
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I have been reading more postings and really am questioning myself if this upcoming shunt surgery is what we should do for my husband. The purpose of the surgery is for him to get better and not have the confusion, etc. that many have mentioned after their shunt surgery, he has it now. It is horrible, so I know what you all are talking about. I really am having second thoughts about canceling. After the severe fall he had in June 2009 the Mri and CT Scans show moderate Encephalomalacia within the left frontal lobe. I was wondering if those that have the shunt were having these same difficulties prior to the surgery. I appreciate any replies. Lisa Barnes Hospital is GREAT have family all in St.Louis, they all use Barnes for their care, eventually we may be moving back there.
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04-05-2013, 08:05 AM | #2 | ||
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My husband was having severe headaches before surgery, all this other stuff is new since surgery. What symptoms is your husband having other than the confusion? Does he now have hydrocephalus from the Encephalomalacia? I read up on that was not familiar with it. It is softening of the brain tissue right? Have you gotten a second opinion? It may put your mind at ease. Unfortunatly my husband didn't have a choice the fluid was making his ventricles so large it was putting pressure on the brain. He really suffered with headaches the week before his surgery. It was real bad! so his symptoms were relieved for about 2 month, then all this started slowly and eventualy getting worse. We see neurologist Tuesday.
Some people have no problems with their shunt at all. Good Luck. I know its a hard decision to make. |
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04-11-2013, 07:41 AM | #3 | ||
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So dean had his first neurology apt for the seizures, going to do a sleep study with a EEG. But he also found possible neuropathy in his legs Put him on new seizure meds. So hopefully we find something out before we go to neurosurgeon on 19th. Still having bits of confusion, headaches bad, and extreme fatigue. Not sure if its all related to shunt or seizures??
Patti~What have you decided for your husband? Did he have the surgery yet? |
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04-12-2013, 09:33 PM | #4 | ||
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