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AshleyKi

Updated 1y ago

Do I Need to See a Neurologist?

I haven't seen a neurologist since 2000. I'm 36 years old and I have had no shunt issues since I was 13. Should I still see a neurologist?

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butters35

2y

If it's not bothering you I just say leave it be
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Nesta

2y

It wouldn’t hurt to see one if you can get in.
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Hydrohead1989

2y

I would. I'm not sure where you're from but having one assigned to you would be helpful for when things go wrong. Mine retired when I was 5 and I didn't have problems until I was 24. Thankfully it was a slow malfunction because from referral to the actual appointment, it took about a month. A month of agony.
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Hydrohead1989

2y

I'm from the US so you can understand how that happened.
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Sg1fan23477

2y

Yes, it is best to get your shunt checked because there is a possibility of calcification. And you may want to get it checked to make sure it is working properly
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Sg1fan23477

2y

I myself am in the process of locating a neurologist as well. It’s been 8 years since my shunt was last checked. It’s difficult finding a reliable one
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Jessie14

2y

I was told to check in with my neuro annually but otherwise to not worry unless I had issues

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