Just wanted to give you an update on my situation. I went to a neurologist 2 weeks ago, he reviewed my MRI, asked many questions (unlike the neurosurgeon), did some reflex testing. He was so much more personable and interested in my condition then the neurosurgeon. I advised the neurologist that my symptoms have began to relieve themselves over the past month. The pressure in the back of my head, dizziness and being light headed have gradually subsided, there have been some times still while driving I start to feel the pressure but definitely not as bad as it had been. He was concerned that I would feel that way while driving.
He advised me the neurosurgeon I previously saw is one of the best in Indianapolis that deals w/AC's so if he does not believe surgery is necessary at this time then obviously he has good reason. I let the neurologist know if I don't have to have brain surgery, I would rather not. But just felt left out in the cold and didn't know what to do.
The neurologist does believe my symptoms are due to the cyst. And since the neurosurgeon recommended not to have surgery and the fact my symptoms are subsiding, he decided to place me on a medication to help with my vertigo symptoms as well as my anxiety that I get while driving (driving was when I originally felt all the symptoms). After being on it 2 weeks, I feel wonderful. The pressure is completely gone (even though the pill isn't suppose to do anything for it) the vertigo symptoms have stopped. And I have been able to drive without feeling the symptoms coming on. I honestly do not know if it is all due to the pill since the symptoms were beginning to relieve themselves prior to me taking it. I'm very thankful for this though.
I go back in two weeks for a follow up with the neurologist. I'm happy we have a game plan to help me through this. Of course he did say, if I wanted to have surgery to remove it I could find a doctor to do so, but he doesn't recommend it if the symptoms are going away. He asked if anything happened to me prior to the symptoms coming on, I advised the only thing that I could think of is I flew on a plane for the very first time in my life 1 month before. I did notice the dizzy spells starting soon after but thought, it was an inner ear issue and that was when I started seeing an ENT. So I don't know if the pressure in the cabin from flying caused the cyst to 'wake up'.
I will keep you informed as I go through this process. I truly am thankful for your help and support.
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Hello Maria and Pat,
Just wanted to give you an update on my situation. I went to a neurologist 2 weeks ago, he reviewed my MRI, asked many questions (unlike the neurosurgeon), did some reflex testing. He was so much more personable and interested in my condition then the neurosurgeon. I advised the neurologist that my symptoms have began to relieve themselves over the past month. The pressure in the back of my head, dizziness and being light headed have gradually subsided, there have been some times still while driving I start to feel the pressure but definitely not as bad as it had been. He was concerned that I would feel that way while driving.
He advised me the neurosurgeon I previously saw is one of the best in Indianapolis that deals w/AC's so if he does not believe surgery is necessary at this time then obviously he has good reason. I let the neurologist know if I don't have to have brain surgery, I would rather not. But just felt left out in the cold and didn't know what to do.
The neurologist does believe my symptoms are due to the cyst. And since the neurosurgeon recommended not to have surgery and the fact my symptoms are subsiding, he decided to place me on a medication to help with my vertigo symptoms as well as my anxiety that I get while driving (driving was when I originally felt all the symptoms). After being on it 2 weeks, I feel wonderful. The pressure is completely gone (even though the pill isn't suppose to do anything for it) the vertigo symptoms have stopped. And I have been able to drive without feeling the symptoms coming on. I honestly do not know if it is all due to the pill since the symptoms were beginning to relieve themselves prior to me taking it. I'm very thankful for this though.
I go back in two weeks for a follow up with the neurologist. I'm happy we have a game plan to help me through this. Of course he did say, if I wanted to have surgery to remove it I could find a doctor to do so, but he doesn't recommend it if the symptoms are going away. He asked if anything happened to me prior to the symptoms coming on, I advised the only thing that I could think of is I flew on a plane for the very first time in my life 1 month before. I did notice the dizzy spells starting soon after but thought, it was an inner ear issue and that was when I started seeing an ENT. So I don't know if the pressure in the cabin from flying caused the cyst to 'wake up'.
I will keep you informed as I go through this process. I truly am thankful for your help and support.
Thanks,
March 28, 2010 - 12:38pmAdrian
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