New thread from GloriaByington

Ed1937

"First time posting. My DH seems to be in a downward spiral. He has dementia & onset of Hydrocephalus. He is unable to walk without support and is now mostly in a wheelchair except when I take him to the toilet from our bed when he uses a walker w/me helping to steady the walker. He still received Physical Therapy 2x/week & seems to be getting weaker. He is now starting to feel major pain in his head & neck when getting up from the bed. This is concerning. He is home w a p/t caregiver. & me, the full time caregiver. Does anyone have experience w/dementia & hydrocephalus? Please let me know. Thank you."

Has anyone mentioned what can be done for hydrocephalus? I don't want to give you false hope, but it might be possible to treat this, and lessen (or eliminate) the associated symptoms. Others with more knowledge will reply, I'm sure. Best of luck to you.

midge333

Hydrocephalus can be treated surgically with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. I assume your husband has been evaluated by a neurosurgeon?

Ed1937

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