Stephanie Rubeck Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I know I haven't posted in awhile, and I am sorry for that...but I've been doing everything I can lately to just live my life the best I can without focusing on my SAH. However!...Lately, I have been having severe headaches with neck and back pains. It feels like someone is pulling on my shunt tubing and occasionally like I'm being stabbed in the head where the shunt is placed. The doctors tell me it is stress related and I just need to 'relax'...easy for them to say! I was wondering if anyone here has experience with having chiropractic care after having a VP shunt placed? I don't want to risk kinking off the tubing somehow or something, but I also feel like my back is going to snap if I don't do something soon. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Stephanie Rubeck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill C Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Steph I really think you need to ask your neuro about this kind of treatment.Its something only he/she can tell you really. I would certainly try alternative therapies like accupuncture which may help but would be wary of manipulation without the necessary advice from someone medcially trained. I asked my registrar about massage which was fine (even head massage) but manipulation is something completely different. Take care xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi there Yes I think you need to see your doc or go to see your neuro whatever is easiest & quickest - to put your mind at rest... I would deff ask first before getting accupuncture. Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Ask Doc, Steph as my shunt felt weird for the first year and a bit. If he says okay then go for it, good luck Love WinB143 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Winb 123. Hi you said your shunt felt weird for first year. Mines been in since Oct 20th and back of my head feels numb and permanent headache. What was it like for you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Don't know about the headache but the numbness could come from the scar as nerves can take a long time to heal. As you are still getting headaches I suggest you seek medical help because the shunt setting may not be quite right for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 After my shunt was put in I never laid on that side as I was scared I might squash it lol xx Mine is a permanent shunt and I want it to last me an age !! My head hurt sometimes and then itched so I bathed it in salt water, my Mum always said if in doubt bathe in warm salt water any cuts etc. We must not stress my Surgeon said, so I sing but if ever you are really worried always see a Doctor as we cannot take stress xx Good luck all of us and sing when down and keep your mind free from worry. Saying that I told my hubby and Daughter I need a stress free life ha ha pigs at 10 am lol Cheer up and we'll have a sing song later xxxx The Shunt Sisters lol Daffs is in charge xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 No one told me we should not stress. Why is this? I am the worlds worst worrier and my darling son has just moved to his own home so I am feeling pretty blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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