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The time may have arrived. Diagnosed with a condition 10+ years ago, [View all]
few significant symptoms (including balance issues,) but now, becoming daily burdensome, particularly my gait.
THIS is the condition, moved from Headline: hydrocephalus
Have avoided 'brain surgery,' and neurologist I first saw wasn't enthusiastic about it, but the time may have arrived. Am otherwise healthy senior, 4 young grandkids, but may look for a 'shunter' soon.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hydrocephalus/symptoms-causes/syc-20373604
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Ellen I am thinking of you. These chronic conditions are so hard. Please keep us posted.
emulatorloo
Jul 2022
#2
I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this, Ellen. Sending healing vibes, along
highplainsdem
Jul 2022
#10
Sending good thoughts and I am confident you will make the best decision for your treatment.
MLAA
Jul 2022
#15
I wish you a speedy recovery should you decide on surgery. You are so valued and your
alwaysinasnit
Jul 2022
#27
You are lucky. My dad did not get diagnosed until it was too late to put a shunt in.
applegrove
Jul 2022
#54
A family friend had this surgery. Afterward, it never bothered her again. nt
eppur_se_muova
Jul 2022
#57
All the best, let us know how things go. Marylanders are steady & strong as you know!
appalachiablue
Dec 2022
#61