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Gone to neurosurgeon twice and he doesnt no why my shunt is vibrating in my head he is one of the best in the country could surgery b the only option ?

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Dr. Kathryn Ko answered

Shunts: can cause all kinds of symptoms including weird sensations to the head and it doesn't necessarily indicate a malfunction. If the problem is very bothersome why not take a 2nd opinion to verify your neurosurgeons assessment?

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Answered 3/19/2017

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A member asked:

Gone to neurosurgeon twice and he doesnt no why my shunt is vibrating in my head he is one of the best in the country could surgery b the only option ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathryn Ko answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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