Tarlov Cysts
 

Hi . I am a new member to NeuroTalk. I have been diagnosed with Tarlov Cysts throughout my Thoracic spine. Probably have them in Cervical, Lumbar and sacral spine as well. I have had left mid thoracic area pain off and on for several years, which got worse 3 years ago after an accident and got better after therapy. No MRI was ordered by the pain specialist at that time. Pain got worse again, after somewhat intensive workout about 2 months ago (started workout last summer since I have diffuse osteoporosis of my spine).

I also suffer from headaches which seem to come more often during summer when its 85 degrees and above. Headache gets better once I go and soak my entire head in water. I have just realised that my bladder symptoms and heaviness in the legs could be related to Tarlov cysts in my lower spine. Going to see a neurologist next week to get complete neuro exam and additional MRI's I have been looking up for neorosurgeons with expertise in treating Tarlov cysts. Glad to have found this group. Looking forward to hearing from individuals having similar complaints.

Hi Apsra

Welcome to NeuroTalk; I hope that you will find the community sd knowledgeable ans supportive as I have :).

It could help if you use the Search command (https://www.neurotalk.org/search.php) to find threads where Tarlov cysts have been discussed.

All the best.