Where is the plus side?

[Cath278]

Hi. I hope some one can help me please. I am scheduled for surgery to fit a V-P shunt  for high pressure due to IIH or PTC. After all that i have read up about it Im not sure that I can see the up side to the surgery. What are the benefits? or the possitives? I have papilloedema in both eyes, very blurry vision and pain. Will this get better? It  seems people who have had it done still suffer from vertigo and nausea. And headaches! just a different kind.   Whats the difference between a high and low pressure headache?
I would be most grateful for any answer. Thank you. Cath278

[Cath278]

Hi Sam. I sent you a message but then thought you might just look here. Ive tried to answer your questions as best I can . I finally got the call for my surgery, this Tues 28th. So at least I can tell you first hand how it goes.  If you need to know any thing else, Im not going in till late morning tomorow.( monday). so just drop me a line. Hope you are doing ok,Wish me luck! Cath278.

[Sam334]

Hello, i have also been diagnosed with pseudo tumor cerbi and i havent found much informoation on it i have papilloedema along with the nausea and the headaches and i will be getting a spinal shunt novemer 5th.  Has anyone answered your questions or have you been treated already? Ive been under the impression that after the shunt my symptoms would disappear i didnt know others that have had this sugery are still suffering. Please write back if you've found out anything new it would be appericated.