VP shunt at altitude

jasonkind · 03-18-2007, 10:18 AM

Hi guys,

just wondering if anyone had any advice. I had a VP shunt put in some years ago. Am organising a trip to do the inca trail where I'll be going to an altitude above 4000 metres. Do anyone know if there are any issues with VP shunts and altitude? I saw the forum posting about VP shunts and flying but I'm guessing that's different because the cabin is fully or at least partially pressurized.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

Chemar · 03-19-2007, 07:52 AM

hi jasonkind

i dont have answers for you but did want to welcome you to NeuroTalk and also to bump up your post in case anyone else may have some info for you

Lutay · 07-24-2009, 03:14 PM

Hi,

I actually have the same question. I had my shunt put in in 1982 then it was replaced about 6 months later when it blocked.

I have had no other trouble, however I use to suffer form miagrane headaches which were at first misdiagnosed as a problem with my shunt as the symptoms are very similar, ie horrible headaches and projectile vomitting.

I was planning on heading to South America and doing the Inca trail on my way back to australia, but dont know anything about altitude and my shunt. I have travelled quite a lot in the past but never that high up

PLEASE HELP