Hello - I am a newbie!

I am really suffering at the moment and am trying to connect the dots with my symptoms, so thought I would ask if anyone is experiencing or has experienced similar symptoms with Tarlov cysts...

I have spent about 7 months trying to work out what is wrong with me, but in short it appears I have five tarlov cysts in my lumbar spine all between 2 and 5 cms. I suspect I have more in my thoracic and cervical spine. Fun fun.

Symptoms in rough order from Jan this year to present:
First symptom was abdominal bloating and distention
Weird twinge in vulva region
Then reflux commenced
Neck pain
Pain between shoulder blades
Digestive system slowed
Weight started to creep up, would not fall with diet
Acne!?
Transit time slowed
Strong pain in lower left pelvic region
Moved to full blown chronic constipation
All my nails broke! (I am trying to make light of a very hideous year! Although, they genuinely did break and have not grown back!)
Headaches
Blurred vision
Ache in upper abdomen
Face started to puff up
Urination felt poor
Weight got worse, no change in diet
Twinge in vulva turned to pain in vulva
Wet the bed - WTF?
Legs and feet became all tingly and numb
Legs started to ache - now continual
Knees feel like they are dead weights
Feel constantly hot in temperature

SO, are there any red herrings in here? Has anyone else experienced dramatic weight gain and if so, is this water retention? I have put on 7 kgs and it is worrying me. I look in the mirror and do not recognise myself. I have an appointment on Friday with a neurosurgeon. I hope it is positive....

Appreciate your thoughts and experiences....

Lemon