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Bad shunt pain but neurosurgeon checked it and said it was fine had ct and xray im gonna go back what would u do if u were in my docs situation

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Dr. James Goodrich answered

Shunt: Sounds like you have some irritation over the shunt catheter which is not uncommon especially as you get older. In most cases over the counter medications like Alieve or Motrin work best.

Answered 8/19/2014

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A member asked:

Bad shunt pain but neurosurgeon checked it and said it was fine had ct and xray im gonna go back what would u do if u were in my docs situation

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