Originally Posted by Brad77

To irisheyes71,
My arachnoid cyst was discovered at the age of five after a lose of balance and other symptoms at which time i had a shunt put in and it's been in now for 25 years. In this time i have had next to no trouble or effects from this op. or condition....My shunt was lenghtined at the age of 12 and so far created no problems. I have lived a normal life and been involved in many sports etc. that may have tested the shunt & cyst. I have been to the doctors on some occasion's due to headache's and some minor symptoms to be told all is well. This is my experience with the condition and i can't say if it is consistant with other peoples experience, but hopefully the young lady in question has a full and enjoyable life. All the Best