{"id":25798,"date":"2020-08-21T09:24:18","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T13:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/?page_id=25798"},"modified":"2025-10-14T20:54:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T00:54:03","slug":"headaches-and-hydrocephalus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hydroassoc.org\/headaches-and-hydrocephalus\/","title":{"rendered":"Headaches and Hydrocephalus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t
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It is not uncommon for people with hydrocephalus to experience headaches. Find the resources, tips, and tools you need to manage daily pain.<\/p>\n

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Headaches and Hydrocephalus: Causes and Types Explained<\/h3>\n

This article will discuss headaches and hydrocephalus in an attempt to give a better understanding of the issues.<\/p>\n

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Guide to Managing Chronic Pain, Headaches, and Hydrocephalus<\/h3>\n

Chronic pain and headaches can impact every aspect of life, but with the right strategies, relief is possible. This guide offers practical tips for managing symptoms, including tracking with HydroAssist\u00ae, staying hydrated, prioritizing sleep, and exploring stress management and alternative therapies to improve daily well-being.<\/p>\n

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Can Diet Help with Headaches? Foods to Eat and Avoid<\/h3>\n

Can Diet Help with Headaches? Learn which foods help prevent headaches, which to avoid, and how hydration, nutrients, and meal timing can make a difference!<\/p>\n

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Adult Ask the Expert Series: Headaches and Hydrocephalus<\/h3>\n

In this video, Dr. Mark Luciano and Dr. Abhay Moghekar address whether hydrocephalus patients are predisposed to headaches and why. They also discuss ways to alleviate and prevent headaches. This video is sponsored by our industry partner, Medtronic.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Chronic Headaches and Hydrocephalus: When it’s not the shunt<\/h3>\n

Chronic headaches are very common in persons who have hydrocephalus. Although sometimes these are related to shunt settings, such as over-drainage, they often are not. This session will focus on the diagnosis and management of primary headache syndromes and chronic head pain that are often co-morbid with hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n

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Headaches, Chronic Pain and Hydrocephalus<\/h3>\n

In this video, Dr. Steven T. Janousek and Dr. Michael Partington discuss why individuals with hydrocephalus may develop chronic headaches and pain associated with their treatment. You will learn about different types of headaches, what causes them, and the need to understand how different headaches may affect them individually, distinguishing “just a headache” from something more serious.<\/p>\n

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Alternative Methods for Treating Chronic Headaches and Chronic Pain<\/h3>\n

In this video, Dr. Scott Schwantes discusses integrating non-traditional methods and therapies for pain management and covers the issues about headaches and hydrocephalus and what causes them. Additionally, he reviews the different approaches for managing long-term chronic pain and headaches.<\/p>\n

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The Day-to-Day of Headaches and Hydrocephalus<\/h3>\n

Living with hydrocephalus means living with headaches. In his latest post, Dan discusses headaches, weather changes, and the importance of knowing your body.<\/p>\n

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Hydrocephalus in High School: Coping with Chronic Pain<\/h3>\n

Growing up with hydrocephalus in high school meant facing chronic pain, self-advocacy, and learning to trust your body when others didn’t believe you.<\/p>\n

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