What to do if i have a vp shunt for pseudotumor cerebri?

Consult a neurosurgn: If you are having headaches or more importantly, changes in your vision, you need to see a neurosurgeon to have your shunt checked. Pseudotumor can be treated with a shunt, but if the shunt stops working, the symptoms may return.

Watch your vision: Read this brief, informative, and free monograph for more information on vp shunts. It discusses symptoms of shunt failure as well. http://wp.me/s382os-hydrolog Patients with pseudo tumor cerebri in particular should keep a close watch on their vision, with periodic (annual?) eye checks. Make sure your eye doc knows you have this condition. Diminished vision is the worst complication of pseudotum