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Intracranial hypertension for 10 years. was 97kg lost weight to 78kg better but not cured. back at 85kg & worse. offered a shunt. but really do not want one. do you think most people with shunts could improve with * more, weight loss? aim for 70kg?

Q: intracranial hypertension for 10 years. was 97kg lost weight to 78kg better but not cured. back at 85kg & worse. offered a shunt. but really do not want one. do you think most people with shunts could improve with * more, weight loss? aim for 70kg?

: I have seen no trials testing if weight loss improves intracranial hypertension. But it sounds like it does in you. I would give it another try. Recommend DASH eating plan if OK with your Dr. Get this book. Paperback or ebook. $7 online. The DASH DIET for Hypertension.Copyright © 2001 by Thomas Moore, Good luck.

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I have seen no trials testing if weight loss improves intracranial hypertension. But it sounds like it does in you. I would give it another try. Recommend DASH eating plan if OK with your Dr. Get this book. Paperback or ebook. $7 online. The DASH DIET for Hypertension.Copyright © 2001 by Thomas Moore, Good luck.

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A member asked:

Intracranial hypertension for 10 years. was 97kg lost weight to 78kg better but not cured. back at 85kg & worse. offered a shunt. but really do not want one. do you think most people with shunts could improve with * more, weight loss? aim for 70kg?

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