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Arachnoid Cyst

Spine Health | Last Active: Dec 9, 2023 | Replies (231)

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@em87

I just suggest keep trying to find someone who will truly listen. It's hard to do, I know. What ended up happening with me is that eventually they had tried every possible option to treat my pain medicinally. The neurologist told me that they had exhausted all the options for that then sent me to the neurosurgeon to discuss a possible resection. The neurosurgeon said this was basically the last option I had and that there is a 50/50 chance of this working. I jumped at the chance to have this removed because it is effecting my life badly. I've lost a good job due to the unrelenting headaches, I can't be the mother I want to be because I always feel tired and in pain, I've gained weight because I don't get out and do much because I am losing weeks upon weeks of my life fighting headaches that are "worst headache of my life" every time. Just keep trying to find the right doctor and don't give up, eventually someone will listen, hang in there 🙂

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@em87
Thank you. I hope the surgery goes successful and you can continue your life with peace. Keep me updated and stay strong!🙂

@em87 best of luck with your surgery.

@em87, you mentioned that you have a surgeon in Indiana, which surprised me. Is the Indianapolis area where you found a surgeon willing to treat you, or another part of the state? My research hasn’t found anyone, so I traveled to Louisville and Vanderbilt in Nashville with no success. Both trips were a waste of time and made me feel foolish.