I was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus after having an MRI at 38 years of age. My neurologist and I originally thought I might have MS because I suddenly began having difficulty standing and walking unaided before having the scan.
My neurologist actually advised against me having a shunt implanted, mainly due to the extent of the damage and also because he thinks I've had it since birth.
I have had the LP already, and have the second opinion this afternoon - I have the MRI and Cisternogram on CD for the doctor. Thanks for the wishes, I also have my church and family praying for me :-)
U would think so....but it is funny how the body works and responds...there is a thing called silent migraines....u can have a migraine with out HA pain.....go figure.
It is possible that u do not have the typical symptoms...we r all different and can not go by the standard list of symptoms for conditions ne more than we can for side effects for medications....most say drowsiness and I am running around like a chicken with it's head chopped off.....suggested syptoms and side effects r just that...suggestions of what might happen...not what will.
Get the second opinion....did u have the LP yet?
The NS would be the best to give u guidelines as to an approx timeline for the layup after susrgery.....remember we r all different.....u could need more time or less than what the dr says as a typical timeframe.
Good luck tomorrow !!
"selma"
And also, I have no symptoms whatsoever of having hydro - no headaches, no balance problems, no gait problems, etc. I have been playing drums for 20 years and listen to music at an elevated volume for years - if anyone should have a headache...it should be me. :-)
I was originally diagnosed with swelling around my optic nerve, in which I was sent for an MRI, and then a consult with neurologist. The neurologist scheduled me for a LP with cisternogram. The neurologist has told me I hacve excess fluid in my brain and that I will most likely need a shunt placement. He is sending me for a second opinion.
Hi...may I ask were u told y u had hydrocephalus?....I am not a dr, but know that it can be the result of other conditions like syringomyelia or chiari malformation.
Please ask ur dr at ur next visit if ne of these is a possibility...of course there r other reasons for having excess fluid on the brain, but it may help to ask.
Good luck
"selma"