Hello Mick and welcome to NeuroTalk. I tend to agree with you on the neurosurgeon option, and I do think that people sometimes forget what a great job they do.

I'm sorry to hear of your problems. We have several members on the site who also have Arachnoid Cysts, and I think the best place for you to get in contact with them would be through our General Health Conditions & Rare Disorders Forum. Here's the direct link : http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum2.html

Welcome again.; I hope you get quick relief from the shunt.