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A member asked:
My vp shunt has been causing pain for 3 weeks havent slept more then 3 hrs a night i need it replaced but neuro says no it will go away ?
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Where is the pain?: if no sign if infection like fever, headache drainage then yes the pain will resolve.
Answered 8/7/2014
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