Codman programmable shunt

[Candice31]

I had a shunt revision after 24 yrs of being ok.I am now 31. The dr also took out my old shunts, I had two.One not working,the other half working. The drs in my town kept telling me it was a cyst growing. When I got sick.I had fluid build up the size of golf balls on my neck. Four of them. Finally after they told me to write my will, (but just a cyst) and look through the phone book in another city because we can't help you. My dad took me to Dallas, where they were informed I had 48hrs to live. This was a year ago and I thank god everyday for his blessing. BUT........... THIS SHUNT IS GOING TO KILL ME ANYWAY..... MY DR WON'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE HE SEES NOTHING WRONG. I HAVE SEVERE EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS,SEVERE,ANXIETY,I JUST WANT TO SLEEP,NO ENERGY, SEVERELY SEVERELY DEPRESSED, ANNNND I AM ON MEDS FOR THESE THINGS NOW WHEN BEFORE I NEVER TOOK TYLENOL. COUNCELING ONCE A WEEK AND PT TWICE BECAUSE I HAVE VERTIGO, AND CAN'T WALK. ON A WALKER. I GO SEE HIM AND HE SAYS... ITS THE DRUGS... U LOOK LIKE A DRUG HEAD. I CRIED. AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO FEELS THIS WAY? I KNOW IT'S THIS SHUNT. I FEEL IT.

[Candice31]

Thank you.. I was asking if you knew of others who felt " lifeless" after this codman was placed. I used to to be a happy, out going person. Now, I feel like I am on the outside of myself looking in.

[Christopher R Newey, DO]

Thanks for using the forum. I am happy to address your questions, and my answer will be based on the information you provided here. Please make sure you recognize that this forum is for educational purposes only, and it does not substitute for a formal office visit with a doctor.

Without the ability to examine and obtain a history, I can not tell you what the exact cause of the symptoms is. However I will try to provide you with some useful information.

I am sorry to hear about your frustrations. I am not exactly sure what you are asking in your post, but I would suggest you discuss your emotional variations with your primary care physician. You may have depression. Depression is a common disorder and very treatable, but it does take time.

Thank you for this opportunity to answer your questions, I hope you find the information I have provided useful, good luck.