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Sheryll 09-01-2011 09:24 PM
Lightheadness and Shunts
 
I have had a shunt since 10 days old and had several revisions over the years. I am 38 and the latest shunt revision was Feb 2010 which they put in a VP magnetic shunt. I have had numerous issues since and the setting altered a few times due to too much drainage. I still suffer headaches and poor concentration, only being able to do anything for 30-45mins maximum at any time. I am suffering lightheadness lately and wondered if this was due to over or under drainage?

carleecolt 09-06-2011 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Sheryll (Post 801528)
I have had a shunt since 10 days old and had several revisions over the years. I am 38 and the latest shunt revision was Feb 2010 which they put in a VP magnetic shunt. I have had numerous issues since and the setting altered a few times due to too much drainage. I still suffer headaches and poor concentration, only being able to do anything for 30-45mins maximum at any time. I am suffering lightheadness lately and wondered if this was due to over or under drainage?
It is possible that it could be altered too many times?

Sheryll 09-07-2011 10:02 PM
Been only altered 3 times. Up .5 then back down then back up.


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