A question was asked in dec. Concerning the person's sister who has a cyst on her spine. I have not seen a reply, but am very interested in knowiing more about this issue. I've been in a lot of pain for over a week, and have received two different opinions from two doctors. My husband took me to the er this past mon. After we noticed a lump next to my lower spine, which we thought might be the reason for the extreme pain in my lower back. My primary doctor wouldn't see me until the next day, which is why we headed to the er. I can not sit......Another reason for not waiting till he could get me into his waiting room. X-rays were taken, and I was told by the doctor he didn't 'think' the cyst was the reason. He sent me home with a script for percicet and told me to rest in bed (which is where I had been for a week. He said to follow up with an appoint. With my primnary doc and have the cyst removed soon. I did see my doc the next day after he called requesting I come in. He gave me a muscle relaxer also. He said 'don't worry about the cyst', it's nothing to be concerned about. My body has produced several cysts on various organs, all of which have been removed in the past. I am concerned and very much in pain. Neither medicataion has helped the terrible pain whenever I move. Please someone help me decide what action I should now take.

hi angelbearsusan,

have you asked your pcp for a referal to a surgon? I suffer from serious back problems as well and have found this first operation to be mostly successful. Surgons are much more willing to do studies such as mri and cat. While I don't know if a cat scan will help I do think a mri will. They are very detailed.


Take care of yourself!
Mike

I've also got something happening at the bottom of my spine - it seems to be growing, and it's hard. I have been waiting to see if the pain would go away or deminish over about 4 months - I can cope by sitting on my sit bones, but if I sit flat it hurts. Does this sound similar to anyone? I'm going to see a doctor next week.

I have a cyst in my spine and there is no way I would have it operated on.

They keep "coming" back and if you do a search on syringomyelia then you will know how unsuccessful they are.

I would not do any kind of surgery if it's a cyst in my spine unless it's popping your vetebrae or all kinds of problems. Just do a google and research it yourself.

Catherine

The important thing is to find out what type of cyst it is, and if it is compressing any nerves.

A syrinx (syringomelia) which was mentioned in the previous post, is only one kind of inoperable "cyst". However if the cause of syringomyelia can be identified, that cause may be operable, to the collape of the syrinx. Syringomyelia can be a paralysing and life-threatening condition.

-Paula

I have been having back and leg pain for years and this past year has been severe enough to use crutches. I had an MRI(which the hospital did as a charity case) done on my lumbar spine that showed a herniated disc but with no pressure on my nerve to cause the pain. The neurologist was very short with me, did NOT go over the MRI with me and sent me on my way as I have no insurance.
In the past, over 20 years ago, I had a small cyst removed from my lower buttocks, that was several inches deep, close to my tailbone. It caused me so much pain I could hardly walk or sit.
The pain I am having now mimics a spinal nerve being pushed on.
My boyfriend felt the inside of my vagina and said there is a large hard lump or growth on the backside. I am thinking it is another cyst and has grown so large to cause me much pain and have lost my sensitivity. I have also had problems with bowel movements, almost like I have an obstruction. I also now have a swollen gland behind my left knee.
Could a cyst being growing in between the two? I am in pain 24/7 and it is getting worse. I'm not sure what to do as I do not have insurance and have been turned down because of my other medical problems. Any ideas out there?

I'm sorry to hear about your health problems. I know all to well about multiple health issues.
Have you contacted your state department of social services? They can help you find clinics, doctors, etc to help you get the care you need. Someplace's will provide services at no fee others work on a sliding scale fee.
If I'm not mistaken the law states no one can be denied health care even if the person doesn't have insurance.

I have a friend who is going through this same thing with cysts forming all over the place, the last I heard was she needs to see a surgeon.
Best Wishes

wath is a syrinx

My sister also has severe back pain. They too found a cyst they say is not the problem-I disagree-check out the TARLOV CYST FOUNDATION-there is help and anwers from doctors there, they found these cysts to cause severe pain-treated patients with success-GO CHECK IT OUT

I have 2 cysts within my spinal cord in the neck section or cervical spine. IT is called syringomyelia. The cysts are known as syrinx "sear-inx". This is a rare condition. I have numness to heat and pain. Some ppl are debilitated, but i am very fortunate that it does not interfere hardly. I have not had to go under the knife. I told the neurosurgeon that i'd pass on the spinal surgery.I can cope with this, but not with a slip of of the knife and paralysis.