Originally Posted by Gwyn
So, what is CSF? I'm not sure I have heard of that. IH I didn't know, but you already explained. It sounds pretty tough. I thought they always put the shunt at the base of the brain so it will drain properly.
Hi Gwyn,
CSF=Cerebrospinal fluid.
They place the shunt dependent on need. They try to do the brain as a last option because the risk of intracranial bleeding during surgery is so high. They hesitate to do it in the spine because they tend to clog easier from protein buildup. It is hard with what I have because the shunt could pull too much fluid and cause a medical condition I can not pronounce nor spell but essentially it makes the brain sag which can be life threatening. I just continue to plug away and try my hardest :-)
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April