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A member asked:
Can i lie on the side of my head where my vp shunt is? the valve is a bit big so i'm kind of worried that i might damage it while sleeping.
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Shunt: Typically OK to lie on the side of your head with shunt in, but do not mess with valve or hit your head.
Answered 2/26/2020
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