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my neuroligist says I have too much spinal fluid on brain ventricle and without surgery I will have dementia at early age some symptoms now

50 years old and my mother is living with it right now father just died this week of this and congestive heart failure anyone ever heard of this or gone through this experience?

Feb 7, 2010
 
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MindingOurElders said
Feb 7, 2010

You doctor is likely thinking of a shunt. This is generally successful, though all surgery has risks. I'd seek a second opinion just to feel more comfortable, but since your mother has dementia, this may be a clue. Still, a second opinion is often a good idea.
Carol

naheaton said
Feb 7, 2010

dln - Are you the one with too much spinal fluid? How would anyone know that? I have never heard of such a thing before, but then... But I agree, a second opinion is definitely in order.

dln said
Feb 7, 2010

I had neverheard of this either. My husband kept telling me something was wrong and then other people would make comments but I have been under a lot of stress lately. The neurologist did an MRI which showed the ventricles enlarged thus pressing against parts effecting memory coordination forgetfulness etc. I really got scared especially surgery on the brain. It is strange to wonder if you have done something and then forgot. I am now having headaches. Anybody else heard of this please let me know. Thanks for those who have already responded

tashababii26 said
May 7, 2010

I have this to and my eye doctor found it i went threw puberty and it went dorment 2 days before my surgery all i had before that was spinal taps and its coming back slowly but i get really bad headachs and i try and throw up my pupils are dilated and i sleep they put me on meds but they are killing my kidneys i wish they have a cure for thiss. p.s im only 13 i had it when i was 10-11

lhardebeck said
May 8, 2010

TASHA BABII26 /there that explains why you cant sleep and havin bad dreams . go see ur doctor right away , sound slike you have fluid in ur brain . plz let us know and keep in touch .
we care and youre only 13 . you need to talk to a grown up and ask about getting you into the dr soon as possible .

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