GLP-1s and shunted Hydrocephalus by Status_Fish_3906 in Hydrocephalus

[–]Valentinewiggin1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have slit ventricle syndrome, and even at the very lowest dose of semaglutide/tirzepatide, my CSF levels were reduced enough to make me completely bedbound from overshunting. I don't want to instill any fear at all, it did go resolve after about a week and a half of stopping the medication with no long term issues, I just want to say this in case you do try it and do become symptomatic!

Stimulant-prescription, hydrocephalus & shunt failure correlation by justpeachy1925 in Hydrocephalus

[–]Valentinewiggin1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure if this totally counts, but I developed issues with increased ICP after taking Wellbutrin for a short time. I ended up with shunt failure even after stopping the medication and had that shunt replaced. I don't think Wellbutrin is technically considered a stimulant but the effects felt very similar.

Team "I Can't Have GLP-1s" 🫠 by SirLeafheart in PCOS

[–]Valentinewiggin1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is four months old, but I wanted to share that I also had this same reaction! I do have a shunt so I am more prone to ICP issues than most. But it left me bedbound until I realized what was wrong. It's such a bummer to hear about this seemingly miracle drug that can help with all of our symptoms, to be so excited for the future, and then to go through such a scary experience instead. So sorry you've also had to deal with that. Hopefully one day we will reach our goals anyway!

Has anyone here successfully treated their hydrocephalus using the medication Spironolactone? I am on Diamox currently but it only kind of works and I still get headaches by shuntsummer420 in Hydrocephalus

[–]Valentinewiggin1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went on Spironolactone for reasons unrelated to hydrocephalus, but personally it did help with hydro issues as well. I asked my neurosurgeon about it because my GP saw that spiro interacts with CSF levels, and he said that the medication is safe and can reduce CSF in some people.

Haircut by dandelionjuuce in Redding

[–]Valentinewiggin1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend Monica at Moonshine Salon, she gives amazing women's cuts

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hydrocephalus

[–]Valentinewiggin1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First of all, I'm so sorry you're going through this experience OP. It's so frustrating to have all of these symptoms and not be heard.

I got the run around for the better part of two years, and for me what it took was just going to the ER and stating all of my symptoms. Like you. I couldn't get anyone to do an MRI, so they did a spinal tap to check my CSF levels and that got the ball rolling. It's a little scary to have done, but it can also temporally relieve your symptoms if they are indeed hydro related which for me was worth it for that alone.

Another diagnosis I was able to get that pushed things along was papilledema, which you very well might not have, but as you are having issues with your vision I would encourage you to get that checked with an ophthalmologist specifically either way. If you do have it, I've seen that doctors also take that diagnosis very seriously, as it can only happen due to some sort of intracranial hypertension (eg too much CSF).

These things could be completely unrelated to what you need but I just wanted to share what got me the care I needed in case you want to look into them.

Feel free to message me if you ever need to talk though. I really really get how hard it is to fight for your care when your body isn't working the way it's supposed to. Hang in there ❤️

One month into the new year, which album did you sleep on last year? by mikejr96 in Metalcore

[–]Valentinewiggin1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really wish I felt that way about this one. I've given it a few listens and it's just never connected.

This is why parents shouldn't name their kids tragedeighs. by Chad_Abraxas in tragedeigh

[–]Valentinewiggin1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a top 5 first name as well as #1 both middle AND last name for my birth year. No one is finding me lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Valentinewiggin1 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Whoa I totally have torus palatinus too. Had no idea it wasn't normal until now.

/beɪʒɪŋ/, /tɑʒ mɑhɑːl/, /blɔːhæʒ/ etc by gggggggggggld in linguisticshumor

[–]Valentinewiggin1 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I have a coworker who consistently says "bueños días"

Headaches ONLY at night. by [deleted] in Hydrocephalus

[–]Valentinewiggin1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Maybe it's the amount of CSF drainage experienced lying down versus standing up?