PLEASE HELP?????

[twinkle2000]

I have recently been told that i have a 16mm fluid filled pineal cyst (according to my GP, thats quite big??) I have been in constant pain for over 12 months with headaches, vertigo and visual problems. I now have to wait until mid- May before my neurologist will see me again and that means no pain relief!!! Is this standard practice?? I have phoned my GP to discuss this as he is not happy with the treatment i have been receiving, but he is unavailable until Friday. Should i be waiting this long????
Thanks
Twinkle

[twinkle2000]

Thank you for your response, i am talking to my doctor first thing in the morning and will mention what has been said here

May thanks
Twinkle

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there. Pineal tumors can range from a pinealocytoma, which is a benign pineal cell tumor, pinealoblastoma, a more aggressive pineal cell tumor, pineal germinoma, aggressive primitive cell tumor in the pineal region, pineal teratomas, tumors of multiple cell types growing in pineal region, and pineal cysts, usually not treated unless causing hydrocephalus and visual symptoms. Diagnosis depends on CT, MRI, spinal fluid studies ranging from cytology to markers like AFP.  Your pineal cyst is big enough and is causing hydrocephalus symptoms like headache, vertigo and visual disturbances. It needs immediate surgical exploration and excision on an emergency basis. It cannot be waited for mid may. Please reach the hospital emergency and seek immediate intervention. Hope this helps. Take care