I have congenital hydrocephalus. I have been lucky as I have only had 3 shunts and I am 53. It is possible to "outgrow" hydrocephalus or the need for a shunt. I ask as during some x-rays for an unrelated issue, it was discovered the my catheter is all broken up and was referred to a neurosurgeon who looked at the x-rays and past CT scans, we don't trust an MRI as we don't know if my shunt has any metal so I only do CT scans. My current shunt was installed around '76 or '77. I am not looking for a medical diagnosis but information. I haven't had any issues with my shunt since it was put in. I have just haven't heard of anyone "outgrowing" the need for a shunt.

Why so many negative comments. I’m on my 5th of the trial I have at least 65 percent relief!

Do not get a disc replacement surgery….they are a con…..they have so many problems that they have to be taken out. Fusion is the best surgery. Yes it’s a longer recovery but it works and it’s for life, it will not pop out, calcify, cause hypermobility or break. Only fusions deal with neck pain ( facet joint pain) with disc prolapse.

Trial sounds very painful being done while awake.

I was a patient of Dr Anderson at qmg. He was an amazing spine surgeon.

I wish more doctors would educate with this much honesty and clarity. Thank you!

I had a thymectomy (thoracic removal of tumor). The back of my arm and the right side of my chest is partially numb and partially painful to the touch. No change at all in one month. Any recommendations?

How much does cornerlok si fusion cost per side with no insurance?

A woman who has this or had it repaired should let her ob/gyn know about it. Bearing down during labor is a big no-no.

Dr. Edwards, keep up the quality content.

Just wanted to share. On June 12,2024 my husband had his shunt placed. He had a lot of head pain but was released 2 days later. He’s doing okay but not as well as I had hoped. Not sure if we may have over/under draining going on. He does get head pain after being up for several hours. I’ve seen this can signal over draining. If it gets better when lying down. However, his walk has not returned the way it did literally 2.5hrs after his LP. So I thought maybe it wasn’t draining enough. He doesn’t even have his stitches out yet. I know it’s early in the recovery but I just feel like something is slightly off. I don’t know if it warrants a call to his NS or not. Any advice?

This was so cool! :) Great video. More please.

This was really informative for a prospective neurosurgeon. Thank you! I was also just curious, what was your track in terms of undergrad, med school, residency, and fellowship?

I just had a micro discectomy on my L5-S1 and I have to say my initial pain level went down by 90% I’m on the day after and I’m feel a whole lot better… but I’m still having that electric shock down my leg especially when I cough or sneeze. And I’m still getting a pinch when I sit or stand. But just much less painful than it was before. I’m hoping it’s just residual inflammation that after a week I can start back up on my meloxicam to knock it out. Idk time will tell.

Iv'e had 2 spinal fusions and a S I Joint fusion on my right side ..I have chronic pain I do injections and oral medications.. I was aproached and asked to consider doing the left side with S I joint fusion. I'm not sure what to do I am 54

Thought the L4 nerve root exits btwn the L4 and L5 disc, not the L5.

What we can for this situation what is the best solution?

my procedure was denied with my physician and they never tried to get it approved so sad that they did not fight for me.

Easiest surgery of my life . I was so scared for no reason

Thank you for this brief and clear description of the cause and treatment of a spinal synovial cyst. The pain was excruciating and debilitating in my experience, and there was little relief to be had prior to surgery. However, in my case, the pain was relieved successfully with surgery. Unfortunately, I had developed spondiolisthesis and required fusion. Recovering from that is no joke. Fingers crossed it doesn't happen at another level!

I have one and it actually hasn't helped me at all,but it's not for everyone. The actual stimulation process, doesn't feel that great. Using that everyday is not something I know I don't wanna feel,just to try and get relief. So it may help some people,but for me it's not done much unfortunately.

My husband is 48 and he has his vp shunt fix on the 16th of march 2024 since he is doing well is just sometime he feel little headache

My brother just passed away yesterday from Glioblastoma...he died with 3 months

You have explained it so well. Thanks

Thank you for the video. I recently diagnosed with laxity of hyper mobility. Curious to know more about required nutrition in this case.

My super healthy wife was diagnosed at 30. She had just had our third child. Thankfully 2.5 years later she’s doing very well. She did standard treatment. No recurrence. She has some limitations, but she’s adjusted well. I’m proud of her. There’s more longterm survivors of this than you think. I’ve met so many!

Have you ever put two stimulators in? I have one in now for my neck and head and my doctor wants to put another one in for my lower back and hip 😖

Lost my uncle to DAI could not save him

What can I say😭 Language is lost 😭 Last November 2023, my elder brother died of glioblastoma, brain tumor at only 30 years old 😭 I pray that Allah does not give this deadly cancer to anyone

Love this. Huge fan of Alex and Brandi. Honestly, this video makes me want to go back to neurosurgery…

My father is survived 16 month operation+ radiology+temozolomide. Tablet

Hello, I would like to ask can I workout? Running, jumping rope, pull/push ups, weightlifting and etc? I have CM 1(5-6mm) Back pain, neck pain but just sometimes, I would even say no symptoms. Does physical activity worsen symptoms or pulls down cerebrum?

So I have had 2 cervical fusions (C3-6) and a lumbar fusion (L4-S1). I am DONE with surgery. The cervical trial was FANTASTIC! Unfortunately, they couldn't get the leads as high as they wanted, but it still provided INCREDIBLE relief! However, my pain dr feels better having a neurosurgeon install the permanent one. I have an EXTENSIVE cancer history. He will attempt the MRI compatible device, but might have to implant the other if he believes the leads will migrate and cause further surgical issues. I agreed, but worry about this. So questions: 1. How long was recovery time? 2. I have a Belgian Mallinois. He is VERY active, and I usually exercise him 3 hours/day. Don't ask how; it's all I do and broken up into small pieces. However, is 3-4 days of boarding sufficient? 3. Has the inability to access MRIs been an issue? 4. What other info should i be aware of? I have had 40 surgeries due to cancers and spinal issues, but I still don't like walking into situations where i don't know all the info. Your experiences and advice are greatly appreciated!

My favorite video yet! And a rare Brandi appearance

My dad had GBM…. And passed away on April 3rd 2024. This cancer has completely ruined my life! I’m only 14 so now my dad is going to miss almost everything in my life. It’s not fair that everyone around me has a dad who gets to go to their weddings and graduation and vacations but not me because my dad was taken away!

Get your vitamin d level checked. My best friend has this and is on his second surgery and his doctors have been ignoring his vitamin d level the whole time for his treatment and it’s low . I’m making him take 30,000 IU a day now.

Thank you, that was very informative

My daughter had this done 20 years ago when she was 16. No complications. However, when she was in labor many years later, she was informed by the anesthesiologist who came to do her epidural that he wouldn’t do it because the pressure of pushing might be dangerous. So she was whisked away and had general anesthesia for a c-section. Interesting that her obgyn had her medical history but didn’t know about the potential problem of pushing during labor. The doctors learned something new that day, as we all did.

I had surgery march 26 2024 I woke up with no pain even though I still have numbness in my ankle I was told it would take six months to a year for it to come back. I am all right with that because my whole right side was completely numb and I’m sure that my ankle will come back sometime in the future

Dr Anderson you are messed at qmg. Now they don't have a neurosurgeon.

My mother was told to expect a year left of life. She lasted 2 months and 4 days after diagnosis, and that is with chemo and radiation.

Dr. Edwards did a discectomy on me two years ago. Going though insurance hoops to hopefully get this surgery done for a permanant solution to my back pain.

Can it not all be done posteriorly?? Why have 2 incisions to deal with?

Okay but doc, what I’m worried about that’s keeping me from going through with this surgery is won’t that leave my brain exposed with a soft spot?

Thank you for the information. I'm an RN but Neuro is not where I worked. My brother has a severe motorcycle accident w/TBI and DAI. Unfortunately he could not have an MRI due to shrapnel in his body. But it was obvious it was a very traumatic injury. He lost his gag, no response when sedation reduced and we eventually removed life support with his death within 20 minutes. TBI's/DAI's are horrible, horrible injuries. Thank you for sharing information to help families understand these injuries.

I wish I could see Dr Edwards. He seems very compassionate while remaining professional. I’m 35 and was diagnosed about 8 months ago. I’m not afraid of surgery at all. I want to enjoy life again without these unbearable headaches.

how many blocks can u have to figure out issue?

I was diagnosed with this and actually lost a lot of coordination in my left arm. I am a month out of surgery and still feel my arm and leg sleepy and heavy but I have gotten a bit better thank god 🙏

What about dizziness??

What about a pannus duct in the neck