Anyone have normal pressure hydrocephalus? ** Good news! **
Last edited Thu Sep 28, 2023, 03:56 PM - Edit history (1)
Its a real pain. My sister has it too.
I have to hold on to a handrail when negotiating stairs.
** I have a consult with neurology coming soon. **
Not looking forward to brain surgery, but I endured cancer treatment, I can handle this
elleng
(131,248 posts)Had surgery 1 month ago, fluid's draining but slowly. Very frustrating.
HI. Alfredo!!!
My 'saga' in Health.
alfredo
(60,078 posts)My sister had the surgery, and did ok.
elleng
(131,248 posts)Glad your sister did OK.
alfredo
(60,078 posts)elleng
(131,248 posts)but it's only become a burden within the past year. Actually diagnosed 15 years ago.
alfredo
(60,078 posts)I sure won't try THAT!
alfredo
(60,078 posts)alfredo
(60,078 posts)Is the shunt draining properly?
I fell last night from my magnetic feet.
Till then Ill keep shuffling
elleng
(131,248 posts)ASSUMING it's draining properly, and avoiding 'scheduled' doc/surgeon appointment for this coming week (didn't know it was scheduled!) as going out of town for grand daughter's 7th birthday celebration.
Daughter told me may take 6 months.
alfredo
(60,078 posts)I get dizzy with a touch of nausea. I cant sleep on my side without risking dizzy spells
elleng
(131,248 posts)Have reliable docs? My neurologist @ Johns Hopkins specializes in hydrocephalus.
alfredo
(60,078 posts)alfredo
(60,078 posts)They told me I had some brain damage from radiation and chemo
Im alive and cancer free. As we used to say if you want to play, you gotta pay.
Aint nuttin free.
elleng
(131,248 posts)Cured friend, with prostate cancer.