I been prescribed a variety of medications from my neurologist for the chronic pain I have experienced from my injuries in 2014. Nothing worked in alleviating my head and shunt pain issues. I recently started taking an extra magnesium supplement when I have chronic head pain. The pain is from the injuries I had in 2014. In 2009, when my shunt was moved the 1st time - It caused a chiari malformation by my cerebellum. Since then, I get headaches in the back of my head. After my injuries in 2014, I have pain on the top of my scalp (both left and right side).
Taking an extra magnesium was recommended to me after a visit to a local vitamin store. This helps alleviate my the chronic pain in my head. However, it doesn't stop the shunt, distal catheter or occasional nausea. The pain relief is temporary. I take the extra supplement when I need to.
At least this is an improvement. Magnesium and chronic pain article.
I asked my neurologist for a referral to see a neurosurgeon. I have questions I would like to ask the doctor. I also wanted to establish a relationship with the hospital and get a 2nd backup neurosurgeon. In 2009, I had surgery and my doctor wasn't available. I was given the next available doctor and my shunt was put on the wrong side of my brain. I almost died.
I haven't see a neurosurgeon since I fired the last one in 2014.
Since it's October and almost Halloween, I decided to introduce my cat to The Twilight Zone. He falls asleep. It's a good distraction from my occasional shunt issues.
