Has anyone heard of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus?

Twighlight- my mother sufferd a cerebreal aneurysm, which she survived. However, she then had hydrocephalus. When it first showed up, it was odd. When she wqs laying down, she rambled and made absolutely no sense. But if you had her sit up, she would be markedly improved. It was wierd. We pointed it out to her doctors. Within days, she had a shunt, which was very helpful. Good luck!

Yes, unfortunately know all about this. Do an online search for NPH; there is quite a bit of info there. Abnormal gait and incontience are primary first symptoms and unfortunately, it is several years before a true diagnosis is discovered. When they do the spinal tap, if immediate improvement, and I do mean immediate, is seen in walking (incontinence may take a bit longer) that is usually a good indication that the permanent shunt/drain will be effective. It all really depends on patients' age and other medical issues. Just be sure you have a really good neurologist who is very in the know about NPH. I wish you well!