I have chronic head pain as well. I have also had a CT scan which a NS determined that there was no need for surgery to fix the problem, and he referred me to a Neurologist. The neurologist informed me that my head pain is the result of too much fluid being pumped out by my Programmable shunt. I am still waiting to hear back from my NS regarding this problem. I also have chronic left ear pain as well. Is anyone else dealing with the same problems ?
Jill 31yrs old mother of two beautiful children
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What areas of the head will pain if headaches are caused by chronic shunt over-drainage and what areas of the head will pain if the headaches are caused by chronic shunt under-drainage? Ilana Deaf-Blind N24M 8/5/00 Nucleus Freedom 8/5/06 Ilana2@yebo.co.za