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Tarlov Cyst on the spine: Any advice?

Spine Health | Last Active: Feb 5 8:25am | Replies (167)

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@sarsarson

My surgery was in April 2021. I’m still recovering. It’s been a long haul. My biggest goal was to stop deterioration, and the downhill spiral of symptoms I was experiencing by the time I had surgery. From that standpoint, it was a success. I haven’t gotten worse! I have gotten better but not as much as I secretly hoped when I was telling myself I just wanted to stop getting worse. The good thing is that my recovery has continued pretty noticeably now in my 3rd year post surgery. So, overall, I’m glad that I did it. Some people have a much easier time, others who I know have had more trouble than I. It seems to have a lot to do with our status going in.

How are you? What is going into your decision?

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Thank you for your reply and I am so sorry I have been so slow to thank you.
I am enquiring for a friend, she is seeking another opinion at the moment. She can cope as long as she doesn't do anything, I don't know what she will decide to do. Prayers for your continued improvement!