@resawaller I'm sorry to hear about your worry and it is . I'm the one that just found out I have a fracture . Once they release the pressure and remove the cyst your nerve damage should be corrected I would think. I would be scared also but if you have faith and trust in your Dr. that is half the battle. How old are you Since you,ve been married for 30yrs I'm thinking in your 50,s Look at the positive if its gone then you,ll be back to your old self. Good luck with what ever you decide.