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Got vp shunt checked and they said it is fine and the pain should go away cant sleep bc it starts vibrating in my head any ideas ?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

More information: Problems with vision and feeling of vibration in head. VP shunt for hydrocephalus. What did your most recent EEG look like? You are not on seizure meds?

Answered 8/9/2014

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