Hydrocephalus Awareness Month

Today is the thirtieth day of Hydrocephalus Awareness Month and I will be sharing some facts. I hope that you enjoy today’s post and you have learned so much in these thirty days of this month. Although this is not the end because I’m going to try and continue to educate you more than what I just did. I want people like you and anyone to understand more about hydrocephalus everyday.
 1.There is no cure.
2. The only treatment is a shunt.
3. More people go through more surgeries than others.
4. They might have to go through another surgery because
the shunt malfunctioned, or quit.
5. People can pass away from hydrocephalus.
6. People with hydrocephalus can have epilepsy, cerebral palsy, seizures, and sometimes people with hydrocephalus might not be able to walk or talk.
7. Normal pressure hydrocephalus can be misdiagnosed.
8. There are different types of hydrocephalus.
9. There are walks for hydrocephalus that people can go to so that they
 can help find a cure but also help raise awareness.
10. Helping people being educated on hydrocephalus is a good thing because then people can understand what it’s about and learn something new.
11. Having hydrocephalus isn’t a bad thing.
12. I once was able to hear the fluid from shunt tubing drain. Although I don’t hear it as much anymore.
13. Hydrocephalus can develop in infants, adults and any age.
14. The Hydrocephalus ribbon matters.
15. Just like people who are like me.
16. Being able to have friends and family who understand is a wonderful thing.
17. Meeting others with hydrocephalus is also a great thing because they know and understand.
18. Going to medical research rally’s are a good thing to help spread awareness for any cause.
19. Being able to know and find information on something you find that is good to talk about is important because you are able to help others understand what you have been through.
20. I have only gone through three brain surgeries.
21. I have also gone through one open heart surgery when I was three and a half years old.
22. Hydrocephalus stands for water on the brain.
23. People with hydrocephalus might have to have their shunts adjusted.
24. They also might have to take some medicine to help stop seizures.
25. I haven’t had a seizure or many in a long time.
26. Sometimes people who have hydrocephalus might join a group on social media for support.
27. People with hydrocephalus might feel like they are alone.
28. Although they’re not because there’s a lot of people like myself who understand.
29. They might also feel left out and want acceptance by friends and classmates.
30. I understand because I feel left out and anyone with hydrocephalus justs wants to be accepted by others.