I have a cyst of about 1 cm. The MRI radiologist didn't sound very concerned about it. All he suggested was that I have another MRI done with contrast just to be double sure. I haven't gone back, though. I figured if he wasn't too concerned, then he probably only recommended I go back so he could bill my insurance company for another MRI. Anyway, I don't experience any of the problems you have described here. I was having terrible migraines earlier this year for about 3 months (which prompted the order for the MRI) after I got off of the antidepressant Lexapro but that has since cleared up. I sleep fine and my vision is fine. The meds I take include Unithroid and Provigil and these have been working great to keep my energy level up. I take 5-HTP (a serotonin precursor similar to St. Johns Wort) which I believe helped take my migraines away. Anyway, I just thought I'd share my story. Everyone is different. Something that can have a profound effect on one person may not have any effect at all on another. Good luck to you.

Tex

Tex,

You are one of the lucky ones, most everyone I have spoken with or heard about have the same or similar symptoms.

You should do what you feel most comfortable with, I did have the 2nd MRI with contrast. I feel that anything that will help me track the growth of my cyst will only benefit me.

I was thrown from a horse about 3 years ago with some injuries to my neck and back. My doctor at the time wanted to make sure that my headaches were related to the neck injuries. The MRI that was taken at that time was clear. I went through alot of testing and found that I had 2 herniated disk in the neck. After massage therapy and time my headaches went away in about 6 months.

About 1 year after the accident I started experiencing the headaches again. I went to the doctor after realizing the massages and other things I was doing weren't working and he insisted I have another MRI. It turned up that I had the csyt. I went through about 3 doctors before I found this one and he has been very understanding and helpful. Not discounting what I am going through, he is turly concerned. I am going to keep track of the growth and other symptoms. And if at sometime I can't tolorate the pain I will have a true history to give to a surgeon.

The meds you are on for increased energy (Unithroid and Provigil), if you don't mind, are they prescribed?
Is there a medical problem that requires you to take them? I understand if you choose not to respond, I was just curious.

I hope you continue to go without any problems and I wish you the best.

Beth

[quote]The meds you are on for increased energy (Unithroid and Provigil), if you don't mind, are they prescribed?

BC...
I don't know anything about the other drug but I was prescribed Provigil for extreme fatigue. Provigil is used for Narcolepsy(sp?) which I DO NOT have...just the opposite. Provigil is a prescribed medication which is very expensive. I was taking 200mg a day, a 7 day supply (14 pills) cost me $115.00 and they did NOTHING at all for my fatigue. I might as well been taking sugar pills. I have read posts from others on the Fibromyalgia board who say that they take Provigil and have had great success with them. Just depends on the person.

Good Luck!