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Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: May 21, 2021 | Replies (14)
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I had MRI and my Doctor findings were enlarged ventricals. He wants me to get this spinal test. Would it be ok to skip this test and go right into the Surgery? My spinal ta is in three weeks. Thats as soon as they could see me. I feel worse every day. I am so dizzy, forgetful & my balance is way off. Let me know what you think? Thank You, Merrilyn
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unless your doctor is ABSOLUTELY positive that the shunt will be effective, doctors recommend a spinal tap first. In some cases, the shunt does NOT help so doctors want to be sure
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I had the spinal test also. They withdrew 30cc of spinal fluid. It made a significant improvement that lasted for a couple of weeks, then it was back to pretest condition. I recommend you do what your Dr's say. We are all so different in the progress of this condition. The Mayo Team, cannot be beat!