Are symptoms related to arachnoid cyst?

[bobona]

I was diagnozed with an arachnoid cyst in the right temporal lobe with dimensions of 2.9 x 1.3 x 1.6. Since the cyst was detected, I have been having weird symptoms: mild headaches almost every day (not on one particular side but kind of moving around), heavy-head feeling (like my bran is about to "shut down"), pressure in the ears (like the feeling when a plane is taking off), fatigue, slight numbness in both arms. Two neurologista have told me that the cyst is not causing the symptoms, so I should just monitor it from time to time (e.g., every 6 months or so). I really want to believe them, but it seems like too big a coincidence--I can't help but feel that the symptoms are somehow related to the arachnoid cyst (it is true that my symtoms worsen during my period). Does anyone have an experience with this type of cyst? How fast do they grow? What else could these symptoms be related to?

[Candik7]

it is not a coincedence I have a small arachnoid cyst as well and have the following symptoms, head pressure (feels like it might explode) vertigo, nausia, trouble walking I stumble and fall over a lot, I have trouble concentrating and a buzzing noise in my ears that is present most of the time. Do yourself a favor and go to Ask.com and type in Arachnoid cyst and you will find the symptoms they can cause your symptoms are typical for Arachnoid cysts. My symptoms havegotten so bad I barely funtion when I get moving trying to do everyday activities. I can not do them without great difficulty. My Cyst is very small 1.7x1.2cm I do also have a large collection of CSF on my pituitary and what they call empty sella variant. I pray the best for you as I am getting the same Bull that you are getting, pray-fully they will get to the bottom of your soon. God Bless

[PaulMD]

Hi there!

Arachnoid cysts may cause pain symptoms since they can impinge on the nerves of an outer layer of the brain called the dura mater.  The pain maybe diffuse and unlocalized.  Pain medications can lessen or relieve the pain.  The fatigue and numbness may not be attributable to the cyst and you should inform your primary care physician about it.  I agree that monitoring the cyst maybe the best course of action since surgery is reserved for large cysts or for cysts that are causing debilitating symptoms (adding to the fact that brain surgery carries a significant risk).

I suggest you consult with pain-specialists to maximize pain control and to continue to follow up with your neurologist.  Take care and God bless.

[VWJennifer]

Whoever this "Doctor" is, this is to let you know that continually posting that a cyst is not the problem when we ALL have the same symptoms and *gasp* a CYST on our brain, is ridiculous.  I sincerely hope you either 1) stop posting answers or 2) actually try to figure out the similarities involved with all of us that have cysts and similar health complaints.  It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that the cyst MUST be causing this-it is, after all, the reason we were seeking an answer-and the answer was found in the form of a CYST.