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Have a pressure feeling type of headache hasn't gone away and only feels better if i lie down flat could this be a shunt-related problem?

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Dr. Adam Lewis answered

Postural headaches: Headaches that change with position indicate potentially that the shunt may need an adjustment or that there is a change in the tumor. See the neurosurgeon with new imaging studies to determine the cause of the headaches.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 7/25/2015

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A member asked:

Have a pressure feeling type of headache hasn't gone away and only feels better if i lie down flat could this be a shunt-related problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Adam Lewis answered

Dr Husar agreed

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