Hi Good people.
I need info on draining a tarlov cyst as in

How long does the procdure take?
Is it painful in any way whilst it is being done?
And of course how long can I expect it to last?
And what are the after effects if it does not work, as in could I get awful headaches etc?

I live in Ireland and not many options here,

My Neurosurgeon told me over 6 weeks ago that they would not operate on it or drain it but that he would chat to me after the scan & yesterday he decided to drain it (Aspirate) and told me that I may get some relief or it could make matters worse and that I could also get awful headaches after it being drained and of course it can/will refill with spinal fluid.

Reason he has decided to do it is because the cyst is 7cm and it is trapping a nerve that has me crippled with pain that all of you are well aware in yourselves.

He told me that I should seek a second opinion with another Neurosurgeon which I intend to do but as I said not many options here in Ireland and not many Neurosurgeon's either...................... LOL