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What Are The Ill Effects That Extremely Cold Weather Can Have On Someone With Hydrocephalus?
I recently moved to Wyoming. I have hydrocephalus. The weather has been well below -10° lately. I am starting to get headaches when I go outside. What are the (if any) ill effects that extremely cold weather can have on someone with hydrocephalus as opposed to someone without it?
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
headaches and seizures are not uncommon for people with hydrocephalus. There is no documented effect of cold weather on hydrocephalus. I think you should consult a neurosurgeon to see the grade of hydrocephalus and need for shunt surgery. Try taking paracetamol 650 mg for symptomatic relief
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