A few things you can do: Be kind to your body. Be aware of what you put into it...treat it like a baby, and nourish it as though you are bringing it back to life. Stay healthy: Remain active, but do NOT do ANYTHING that can cause an impact to the spine, or requires you to exert those muscles which affect your spine, as in heavy lifting. Walking, water aerobics, and gentle yoga were activities I engaged in after surgery. Avoid standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Lying flat on your back, sometimes with your knees pulled up to your chest with your hands around your ankles or knees, will help you remain flexible. When using stairs, do it slowly, one step at a time. If you smoke, stop. If you consume alcoholic beverages, use moderation. A glass of red wine helped calm me, as I wanted to get going again, since I had been "cured"! Don't expect that all will return to "normal" within a few weeks. Your body has undergone a major invasive procedure, and will require some to heal and adjust. PM me if you have further questions. And, welcome to the Club!
David

Thank you for taking the time to respond. I don't know how to PM you?? I am walking 3 to 4 times a day for about 20 minutes each time. I rest the remaining time. I want to get back to being active but I will not push it.

It''s so nice to hear from someone who has had years of success. I medically retired prior to my surgery...I hope down the road I can get back to work. I have been a detective for 15 years but I couldn't pass the physical any more. How do you feel after physical activity? Do you still get flare-ups? If so, what are your symptoms?

Thank you for your help.
Kim

Kim,
"Click" on my screen name (Bridges) and follow the prompts. LE background? Commonality...

I still couldn't get directly to you. I am doing well so far...still walking 3 times a day for about 20 minutes each time. I do light house work and then lay down to rest my back and the incision.

So are you LE as well? It's only been a few weeks since I left but I miss it. I thought I would do this job for 30 years. This is a nasty little disease.

PLease I want to call you and talk to you. I have 3 tarlov cysts and I need surgety. I am frighten of taking pain killers. I cannot tolerate them. I suffer now, but I cannot take pills. How long one has to take painkillers after surgery?

You can read Bridges past posts by going to his profile page /statistics , you may find out the information that way.
If he is a farmer & home builder it is his busy season right now, probably why he hasn't been online for awhile..

You can use the search tool also for specific details posted on our forums.
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/search.php

The pain pills & time frame after surgery would be something a surgeon could tell you, often it differs for each person, case by case.

Jo*mar,
Thanks for the intervention! Yes, as a farmer, this is the busiest time of the year. And for me, it has been the most productive since coming on to this place twenty years ago.
I will take this opportunity to thank you for providing this forum for those seeking information regarding Tarlov/Perineural Cysts, their symptoms, and possible treatments. This "journey" has taken me to places I never imagined.....I now have the opportunity to put to use skills I learned over the last 45 years. Or is it 50?
The Tarlov Cyst Disease Foundation has made great progress in the past few years, and recent contributions to fund research will greatly enhance our ability to determine what factors lead to some individuals being susceptible to this disease.
"Bridges"