Originally Posted by Brick wall (Post 484698)

Hi
Did you receive any reply to the above. I am on a desperate search for relief from agonizing pain. Where did you read about scientists believing that tarlov cysts may be caused by the herpes simplex virus? I have been in excrutiating pain for months. I will not detail the medical journey here but it has been extensive and hopeless at this point. A tarlov cyst showed up on one of my MRI's and was on the S3 but "inconsequential". All of the symptoms noted for tarlov cysts are dead on for me. I have just had an extensive bout of shingles (6 weeks) As well I am very susceptible to very bad cold sores.
If anyone has further information on the herpes simplex connection could you please let me know.
Thanks

Originally Posted by GAIL REEVE (Post 508764)

Hi there,


y message was a while back in February, in fact). My story is like yours, all the symptoms of Tarlov cyst are relative to me, as well, including the herpes simplex virus. I haven't had cold sores for years, but the virus stays in your system. I have been very fortunate to be directed to Dr. Tarlov, the grandson of the original Dr. Tarlov who is practicing at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA. I have an appointment with him on July 20. In the meantime, I am biding my time and praying he will have the right answers for me. Gail