I have Tarlov cysts also. I have chronic pain. I have had the pain for 4 years and I recently diagnosed with Tarlov cysts based on a MRI. I am going to see a surgeon Dr Welch in Philadelphia next week to have a consultation. If he agrees about the cysts I am getting a second opinion from a Dr. Feigenbaum in Dallas Texas who specializes in Tarlov cysts for another consultation. These are the only 2 doctors I have found who remove the cysts. I found them online and once I see them I will find out more about the surgery. I am tired of the pain. I still try to live life like I used to the pain makes it very hard.