How many post SAH people find their balance getting worse not better. Had SAH July 17. Shunt fitted Oct. now on highest setting of 2.5.

[Barnspops]

Shunt Balance problems

[Irmina1983]

To be honest my balance getting really bad. I’m 2 years after SAH and unfortunately getting worse 😞 I hope it’s only temporary and one day I’ll start improving

[Mikey48]

I had my SAH (total collapse) in 2015 which was coiled and a stent put in. I've had no balance problems whatsoever and I'm sorry that you have. What is this setting of 2.5, I don't understand?

Take care and I hope things improve for you.

[Barnspops in reply to Mikey48]

I have a vp shunt. Started on 1.5 low setting drawing more csf now four years later on 2.5 highest dating least csf. But balance worse over last two years. Coped v stressful time with son divorcing and think that ripped my head over the limit!

[maureen103]

Hi. I had my SAH in 2016 and I find my balance is getting worse but I am getting older (74 next month) so it could just be that for me. I also found not going out much this last year didn't help at all in many different ways. I hope yours improves again soon

[Barnspops in reply to maureen103]

The last year has been dreadful with having to stretch the brain zoom meetings etc and no laughter! Hopefully things will improve and lift my spirits

[lcd8]

I haven't had an SAH. But I do have a congenital BI and a Shunt. As I'm getting older I do feel my sense of balance is getting worse. I'm very conscious that sometimes I sway without noticing. And I struggle to walk in a straight line now. Losing my balance is also starting to become more of a problem. I'm 48.

[Barnspops in reply to lcd8]

I know. Looking drunk at 9am. Not good! By the evening I’m tired so balance is worse.