Hi everyone-
Just needed someone to talk to. I found out on 8/17/11 that I have an arachnoid cyst on my brainstem that measures 25mm by 12mm by 24 mm. I have told my coworkers and my close family but have trouble dealing with it some days. I was having some neurological issues which led to me having a MRI of my brain which found the cyst. I was told by 2 Neoro-surgeons that it should not be causing any symptoms and they would follow up with me in 6 months to see if the cyst has grown and to go from there, either watch it or to do surgery. I do have faith in them that they are doing to right thing, just a little scared.(Trying to be strong for my 2 daughters) I have to go back to Madison in March for another MRI and dr visit to see what the next step is for me.

Hello AndreaM and WELCOME to NeuroTalk!

Here is a forum link that might be of interest to you.

General Health Conditions & Rare Disorders
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum2.html
(you can do a search from inside the forum in the upper
right corner click on search and type in "arachnoid cyst"
This will pull up all threads relating to "arachnoid cyst")

Please feel free to roam around the forums and join in anywhere.

If you have any questions or need any assistance please don't hesitate to ask! Someone will always be around shortly to help in anyway that we are able.

I look forward to seeing you around the board.

Abbie

I have a shunt in my head, so, I do, know a bit, about, neurosurgery.
I know, any type of neurosurgery can be frightening. Feel free to P.M. me, anytime, if, you'd like to chat.

Phyllis

Hi Hon.

Welcome. You have come to the right place and you have brand new friends. Friends (although cyber, friends nonetheless). Friends who walk in your shoes and know your concerns. This website is a wonderful place to come and share experiences, share fears, concerns and oftentimes, share joys.

And you have been given the proper forum. But we have other forums too. Funny places to go and laugh.

And as you can see from my signature, I'm a funny gal too. I sprout and make things in a super gadget called a Vitamix. If you want to have a laugh, just click on the youtube link after my name. You'll see my husband's first attempt at making home made ice cream.

Again, welcome to Neurotalk. Take care

Melody

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number and caring fellow members here, just let us know how we can assist, you will see we are are supportive and relaxing place. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways. I see that Abbie has got you some information on one of our forum.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene