NPH (normal pressure hydrocephalus): Let's connect and share

Posted by The Good Wife @thegoodwife, Aug 7, 2012

My husband had a note from an interventional radiologist in Dec that he had enlarged ventricles - our neurologist had some consulting - but thought he was within the normal range. In Feb. he had a open AAA surgery - in April, he had a nasty fall with a concussion - has had gait and mobility problems ever since. Now a neurosurgeon suspects he has NPH (fortunately not Parkinsons). On Fri. we have a MRI with a flow study.

A shunt is the usual solution. Any words of wisdom? Am very concerned about more trauma to him - he doesn't have incontinence or dementia. It would be fabulous if he could walk and drive again.

Many thanks for any help you, all can give.

The Good Wife

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syviegin | @syviegin | Feb 12 5:39pm

Has anyone in this forum tried the new non invasive Eshunt invented by a Yale doctor?

sovilla54 | @sovilla54 | Feb 13 5:36am

In reply to @syviegin "Has anyone in this forum tried the new non invasive Eshunt invented by a Yale doctor?" + (show)

I was diagnosed with Normal Pressure hydrocephalus several years ago after a concussion. Instead of a shunt, I had the Third Ventricle done at Cleveland Clinic! I chose this procedure because shunts malfunction at times. This is another option, it’s a newer procedure. Best wishes