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A member asked:
Can a vp shunt explode due to g forces. if so how high do they have to be ?
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G-Forces: No one has really studied the effects of the G-forces associated with a person with VP shunts. Theoretically, if the shunt is functioning normal, open and has no problems, it may not be ok to experience g-forces like those on a roller coasters, etc., but I still have my concerns. Discuss this in detail with your Neurologist before doing anything with increased G-Forces.
Answered 8/17/2017
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