Lots of empathy here. You aren't alone in having such crazy things happen. I can only laugh at mine these days as the tears are long past. Just don't give up hope. Hang in there!

Bear in mind, there is a possibility the cyst may refill immediately without a means to close off the cyst. If you do get relief from drainage, great!

But if you don't, it could just have refilled with more CSF. Also, the cyst itself maybe innervated, the nerve root irritated, or the cyst maybe causing nerve compression and could take time to heal during which time it is likely the cyst will refill. In any case, just remember if drainage doesn't help, the cysts might still be causing your symptoms and can be treated.

Again, Dr Feigenbaum offers phone consults free of charge, but there is a waiting list.

Good luck! And keep us posted.