sorry i do not have an lp shunt but someone who I am related to by marriage
had one but I think is going to have it converted to a vp shunt. But she has
PTC not hydro but might be able to give you some info on them I do not have
her e mail addy right now but as soon as I get it I will ask her and give it
to you off list. She is my cousin's wife.

Laura
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From: "alisonn1" <alisonn1@...>
To: <hydrocephalus@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 1:54 PM
Subject: [hydrocephalus] hi


>i new here! ive recently been diagnosed with hydrocepalus after being
> really ill from an operation in april.
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> im stilla t the stage where i find the whole thing difficult to
> understand...i had an lp shunt fitted 4weeks ago and have been feeling
> rough all this week - stinking headache today aswell - and i dont know
> if its blocked or if im over reacting! my doctor doesnt seem too
> woried as im not in as much pain as i was before - but i still feel
> pretty crap this week! is there anyone else who has an lp shunt here
> and can offer any advice about them - there is very little info on the
> internet?
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