Pseudo tumor Cerebri

[smb123 51]

Anyone have VSG that has Pseudotumor Cerebri? Did this help it go away and with Migraines?

[GreenTealael 25,430]

11 hours ago, smb123 said:

Anyone have VSG that has Pseudotumor Cerebri? Did this help it go away and with Migraines?

Hey Love ❤

I orginally had VSG for IIH (PC). My symptoms were lessened initially but eventually returned.

HOWEVER

Don't be discouraged ❤ because everyone is very different and the disorder is idiopathic- so no one really knows the mechanisms that cause it, just the symptoms and tips on how to alleviate it. What didnt work for someone else may work very well for you.

Very important to note: Your overall health will be improved dramatically even if the headaches don't stop completely and being at a lower weight will make any future surgeries you may choose/need (shunt) so much safer.

Good Luck & PM me if you have questions❤

Edited December 21, 2019 by GreenTealael

[smb123 51]

Thank you so much for those encouraging words. I am hoping it helps it and so is the doctor. If not then I will need Shunt surgery. Hoping for the best. I have 9 days until surgery 🤗🤗🤗

[Makuahine 22]

I too had VSG for my IIH aka psuedotumor. I am a year post surgery. It did not completely help but I am healthier and stronger. I still have some bad days but nothing like before surgery.

I also have not reached my goal weight either.

[smb123 51]

On 12/21/2019 at 18:23, Makuahine said:

I too had VSG for my IIH aka psuedotumor. I am a year post surgery. It did not completely help but I am healthier and stronger. I still have some bad days but nothing like before surgery.

I also have not reached my goal weight either.

Yeah, i will be so happy when I reach a healthy weight and can work out freely without pain. If it does helps in anyway with this I will be grateful so weeks are bad with Migraines almost everyday. So a week without a Migraine would be awesome!