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I have pseudo tumor cebri & since '00 i've had my original placement & 12 revisions of a vpshunt. i still suffer from debilitating headaches thoughts?
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Pseudotumor: Use of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor like diamox, topamax (topiramate) or zonegran might help. Make sure iron level, thyroid and vitamin a level is in normal range.
Answered 4/25/2014
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