Something that many with Hydrocephalus cannot believe, and rightly so is, how few people know about it. Some have never heard of it and, even in the medical profession, this is the case. I have found myself in many situations where I’ve had to simplify an explanation for someone...
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Hydrocephalus: When you realise you simply can’t “fix” it!
Disclaimer: This is not a post to influence anyone else, nor should it be used as medical advice or guidance. I have an inherent nature to try and fix things. It doesn’t matter what it is; my situation, someone else’s problems or just the world in general (I know,...
Hydrocephalus: Being sent from a Neurosurgeon (NS) to a Neurologist.
A Neurologist focuses mainly on treating you with medication to control your symptoms. A NS is like a plumber, they fix the leaky/broken pipe (shunt) or reopen the blocked/partially blocked hole (ETV). Understanding the condition you have, is the first step to knowing what you need. For some, their...
Hydrocephalus: Know, Understand…Appreciate!
I have Hydrocephalus and have had brain surgery to treat it, 5 thus far. But.., this doesn’t mean anything in the grand scheme of the condition. Too many people across the world have had more brain surgeries because of it, which is also the number one reason for brain surgery in children (some...