Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Had a headache bad the last few days dont know if it is my vp shunt when im sitting up it hurts bad but laying down it feel better what is wrong?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See a provider: Although many causes of headaches are benign - I don't think anyone will fault you for seeing your doctor. (Especially since you have a VP shunt). So please go and see a doctor - rather than seeking an online opinion.
Answered 7/13/2015
3.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Burning sensation down shunt Had it in for 13 years also been having headaches for the longest time Any ideas on what it is ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My shunt must be set on high setting it doesn't drain straight away and I get a bad headache until it does what is the highest shunt setting?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've been getting headaches for the past few days. Every time I get up from sitting or laying down my head starts to hurt. What should I do?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Severe back pain only when laying down, at night, or standing after sitting. Switching positions in bed does nothing. Bad Headache when awake?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Have a bad headache since last night have a vp shunt worried something might be wrong i told my dad he won't get me checked what am i suppose to do?
I have a VP shunt(1.5yrs). I am exhausted all the time, have hand tremors,speech problems,vertigo,balance issues. No real bad headaches. Should I contact the neurosurgeon or see if a few days of rest helps first? Have anxiety, but its under control?
I am diagnosed with an arachnoid cyst in my left frontal lobe. 1st MRI showed the size: 9243*42mm. Recent MRI showed the Size: 98*45*35. I tolerated steroids for four days just. Now having bad headaches. Shunt surgery is really the only option?
It was stormy and raining today change of weather now I've got a bad headache is that true with VP shunts the weather changes can affect you?
I have an intracranial shunt for 3 yrs. I have been experiencing terrible headaches for the last yr, every day. My shunt is working. ???
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
