Hi everyone,

My name is Kate. I am 28 years old. I have had many neurosurgeries for my shunt which is helping my hydrocephalus and my arachnoid cyst to drain. I have had lots of crazy symptoms over the years and ups/downs but I am surgery free for over 6 years (thank God). My shunt is a programmable Strata valve which drains into my lung cavity. I am always curious about my shunt especially the things I shouldnt get near or activities I should avoid because of it. I am also curious about symptoms other people have experienced with their shunts. I am so happy to have found a place where I can find more about these issues and share experiences with everyone.

Thank you for reading. I am looking forward to talking to the other members in this group.

Kate,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. There are great number and caring fellow members here, you will see we are supportive and relaxing place. Just let us know if we can be of any help. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways. Check into the following forum for some assistance:

hydrocephalus:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum14.html

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

Thank you for the warm welcome, Darlene!! I will check out the link you provided! Kate

Welcome to NT!

This is such a wonderful place to be for support and understanding. Make yourself right at home and post anywhere you'd like. You'll find caring people everywhere!

Holler if you have any questions or need help finding your way around. It's great to have you here!

Caring,
Rae

Thank you!!