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Beryl (Owatonna, MN.) on 07/01/2023

I need some advice for natural help for NPH (Natural Pressure Hydrocephalus). Is there anything that will help the brain release the spinal fluid? I have recently been diagnosed NPH. I am struggling walking or gait problems. I need to use a cane at all times or a walker. I can maneuver around my home without either but any other times I need help. I struggle getting out of a sitting position, my feet feel like they are stuck to the floor so it takes time to get started and get my balance.

I am thinking about having a shunt put in but don't cherish the thought. I am 80, I don't have any of the dementia symptoms that come with NPH, at this point.

Thank you for your help!

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Replied By thomas (Menton, France) on 09/19/2023

Hi, I'm an 82 year old Male living in France. I have had NPH for at least 5 years.w/o a shunt. I've had episodes of crisis falling and not able to get myself up without help.. this happened years ago. I manage ok, am still driving, and try to keep myself in good physical shape..but the condition stops me from many activities.. Driving long distances, air travel to visit family, long walks, swimming etc. and I sold my scooter as well for fear of an accident..

I got a lot of help from a day center hospital rehab facility where I went 2 or 3 per week.This helped me a lot to regain balance etc..

Hope my story is helpful.. good luck and most important is to avoid falls..

Cheers, Thomas

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Replied By Ken (Vancouver suburbs) on 01/14/2024

Hello Thomas.

I am 82 years old and experiencing mobility issues and it sounds like your condition is similar to mine. Do you take any medication and if you can suggest to me I will appreciate very much. I am in a NPH condition. If you could reply to me I will be grateful.

Thank you

Ken

Replied By Sandy (Ormond Beach FL) on 05/25/2025

I am a 76 year old female. We are still determining if I have NPH. I have constant ringing in my ears, headaches of varying degree, increased BP, increased anxiety; but in all fairness, my husband died 1 1/2 years ago, left me in a brand new house we had built, and it has been expensive and the yard a lot to keep up with. I have sold the home and return to my life long friends close to Charlotte NC. I often times "wander" to the left or right first thing in the morning or during a long walk. I can ride my bike just fine. I have no incontinence, nor cognitive issues. My gait is normal.

I am curious, why is flying or driving long distances difficult?

Et j'adore la France. J'espère voyager là-bas l'année prochaine.

Sandy Gamble

Replied By Ruralady (Illinois) on 05/31/2025

They're working on an eshunt for this with miraculous results, which means almost no side effects. However the FDA hasn't approved it yet so it's on hold....