When it comes to understanding Tarlov Cyst Disease, one of the most confusing—and often overlooked—aspects is how symptoms can vary depending on where the cysts are located. These fluid-filled sacs form on nerve roots along the spine, and their impact depends on which nerves they’re pressing against or damaging.

Living with Tarlov Cyst Disease can feel like you're living within a puzzle full of missing pieces. For many patients, symptoms reach far beyond low back or pelvic pain. Burning limbs, dizziness, brain fog, bowel or bladder dysfunction, and vision changes may seem unrelated—until you look deeper.

Spontaneous regression of Tarlov cysts is extremely rare. According to the authors, only one previous case has been documented in medical literature.

We’re proud to introduce the “Get Support” section on the Tarlov Cyst Society website—a centralized hub of information, resources, and tools designed to empower you with knowledge and guidance.

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Living with a rare disease often means struggling for validation.

This emerging science is especially relevant to people living with symptomatic Tarlov Cyst Disease.

This approach incorporates both imaging and clinical assessments to determine if a Tarlov Cyst is responsible for a patient's symptoms.

Imagine living in relentless pain, knowing exactly what’s causing it, yet being told time and time again that it’s not real. This is the rea

Living with Tarlov Cyst Disease can be an uphill battle, fraught with challenges ranging from misdiagnosis to dismissal by medical...