Can I expect relief ?

[blamb]

II had been diagnosed with an thoracic  acranoid cyst over a year ago. It was only 2cm in size. The neurosurgeon recommended  I have nothing done. This past February I went to another neurosurgeon and had another MRI which showed it had grown to over 4 inches in length. He recommended I have surgery. I put it off until June 9th. I had been told the incision would be only about 6 inches but when he got in there the cyst had grown to 7 inches so the incision was 12 inches and had a bone growing in it pressing on my spinal cord. My surgery was 3 weeks ago and I still have all the symptoms I had before. My question is, can I expect any relief as time goes on?    

[baileyandhart]

I too had surgery for a thoracic arachnoid cyst 4 years ago.  The surgery was a success but the residual pain is more than I can stand.  I've had accupuncture, physical therapy, massage therapy, TENS stimulator, and RX- mobic, neurontin, lyrica.  Nothing works. My nuero surgeon has now referred me to another neurosurgeon who specializes in pain relief.  They think it may be scar tissue around the nerve.  Have you ever heard of this.   Mary Ann

[dr_simran]

Hello dear,
The thoracic arachnoid cyst surgery is often sucessful and rarrely has any complications.You should consult your neurologist regarding the post surgical rehabilitation.Be patient ,the symptoms might take some tome to resolve.
Best