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cyst?

Hi
I am a  Previously healthy 39yr male.
I have been suffering severe headaches since Sept 1.  Following a sore throat,  
Ultimately determined to be viral meningitis 23WBS 89%Lymphocytes protein 60 normal glucose.
2 mri and 2 ct read normal.
MRA bormal
2nd LP showed 1 WBC normal after 5 weeks
Still can
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Without looking at the scan I cannot fully comment on your situation. If it is a tiny cyst and there is no evidence of compression on the brain, it is most likely an incidental finding. I would encourage you to seek the opinion of another doctor if you are unsure. Persistent headaches after viral meningitis can be seen. Also, this could have triggered a migraine like headache, which is now causing the additional symptoms. A consultation with a neurologist who specializes in headaches would be reasonable. Good luck.
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In the interested of getting my post quick I feel I left out a couple things that would help you give a better direction please.
I did have ANA, SED, lyme, West Nile, and most tests run from blood but no CSF PCR for the HSR or enterovirus.
My first CBC showed absolute lymphocytes of .43 reference 1.2-4.0!  I can only guess this was due to 5 epidural steroid injections post surgical back pain, the last 3 days prior to onset.  I also had 3 rounds of antibiotics prior to the fist CSF culture.  1 for dental work, 2 for sinusitus.
How long could these supress a bacterial cause (perhaps from sinus?) and keep it atypical?  Mycrobacterial?  
How bout candidas fungal introduced on a epidural needle, given my reduced immune state? I read a Mayo study showing it on 35% of needles even after skin prep?  
I'm grateful! Thanks.  
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