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Doctor wants me to make a pain chart im wondering what he would do with it the pain is coming from my shunt it comes when i try 2 sleep (vibrates)?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

If your recent MRI: showed no change in your hydrocephalus, I assume he's trying to figure out if you're having fluctuating changes in intracranial pressure for some reason. I haven't heard anyone describe a " vibration." Is it localized to the area around your shunt? Ask your neurosurgeon why he wants you to keep a pain journal, since we don't know your brain architecture. I hope this gets sorted out for you soon.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Denise Bogard answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Check patency: If you have an intracranial shunt make sure it is patent and flowing, the risks of being obstructed will increase your intracranial pressure

Answered 8/23/2014

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