JustBeingCP

As many of my readers and followers will know I have Cerebral Palsy however I also have second condition called Hydrocephalus.

Hydrocephalus is where fluid is unable to drain away from the brain and this means that I have a device in my head called a VP Shunt that does this more me.

I’ve had this condition since I was born 26 years ago and have learnt to live with it.

When I have an issue with my Hydrocephalus then I experience the following symptoms: Sickness, Sensitive to light and aggression.

There are many more signs that there maybe an issue with my Hydrocephalus but the ones listed above are the main symptoms I’ve experienced.

I wanted to write this blog to raise awareness of this condition for those families who maybe have a young person with Hydrocephalus.

I’ve been incredibly lucky and haven’t had an issue with my condition since the January of 2008.

I do however appreciate that there are young people who might not be as lucky as myself when it comes to managing the condition.

When people ask me about my disabilities 9 times out of 10 they have heard of Cerebral Palsy but not Hydrocephalus.

I usually find myself having to explain what Hydrocephalus is and I’m happy to do this because for me it’s about raising awareness.

As I’ve said in previous blogs I don’t let my disabilities stop me from living life to the full.

This is why I write and publish blogs such as this one because I’m not afraid to shout about my conditions because at the end of the they are apart of me.

There is more useful information about Hydrocephalus on the National Health Service (NHS) website if you want to find out more about either Cerebral Palsy or Hydrocephalus.

As always I would like to thank both my readers and followers for taking the time out of your busy schedules to read my latest blog.

Cam