... It is unlikely that your sypmtoms are related to the cyst. A pineal gland cyst in the overwhelming number of people is similar to a birthmark. Having surgery would probably not help. ... (4 replies)

... I was just diagnosed with a pineal gland cyst. ... (4 replies)

... Hi I am 33 year old female who was been diagnosed with a 3mm or is it cm pineal gland cyst in July 2011. I have researched all I can about pineal cyst symptoms and signs. ... (0 replies)

... I was having all kinds of weird neurological symptoms last fall...strong pressure in my head, dizziness, weakness, headaches, etc. MRI showed nothing but a 6mm pineal cyst. The doctor said that usually nothing is done for these cysts and that they are a fairly common occurrence. ... (4 replies)

... I am completely upset by the statement that a pineal cyst is that like a birthmark. ... (4 replies)

... t Doctor that I went to. I ended up having surgery to remove it March of this year, and its been a very long recovery. However I feel great and have not had any symptoms since my surgery!! ... (41 replies)

... It shows that I have a 12 mm cyst on my Pineal Gland. It says calcification is noted along the periphery and a hypoattenuating sedimentation level along the dependent aspect is noted. It goes on to say.. ... (0 replies)

... I was told a year ago that I have a 14 mm x 10mm x 8mm cyst on my Pineal Gland. I was also told that it could not be causing any of my symptoms. ... (1 replies)

... When my cyst was found a shunt was not an option for me because of the size and the damage it was doing. ... (11 replies)

... I also had both blackout's & seizures along with other symptoms. I had a few doctors tell me that the cyst was not doing any harm & that the surgery was too dangerious. By the time my surgery was done the cyst had destroyed my pineal gland, attached to other parts of my brain, blocked spinal fluid & had done damage to my brain stem. The for me the risks of surgery paid off!! (11 replies)

... I am wondering the same thing - I to have a 1.4 cm pineal cyst and alot of symptoms - after careful research, I have come to the conclusion that many people with the Pineal Cyst have the same symptoms I have - I too was going to a neurologist who blew me off as saying my symptoms are not due to my cyst/tumor - but after reading that all neurologists say the same thing - you... (41 replies)

... arachnoid cyst in my pineal gland. I have read the research. My family doctor and neurologist say that it is no big deal. ... (41 replies)

... About 11 years ago my sister had a cyst in the pineal gland in her brain with similar symptoms you describe; she had surgery - which was rare - Dr. Fred Epstein performed the surgery. Epstein has passed away since but I believe the surgery was performed at NYU medical center. she was told it was inoperable by a number of doctors, but my cousin referrred her to him. ... (9 replies)

... he time of day. My GP sent me there to get a good opinion on the mri I had done. The neuro thought I was there exploring an option for surgery. Again he said the pineal cyst is nothing to worry about. Next step was the neurologist. I have been on lots of medicine for inflamation, and seizures. ... (41 replies)

... What kind of symptoms do you experience? ... (12 replies)

... Please keep searching for help. These cysts can be very serious. My daughter had a 2.1 pineal cyst, which was partially blocking her spinal fluid. This caused her severe suffering and pain. She suffered for over 4 years with no medical help. ... (2 replies)

... My daughter is 9 and was diagnosed with a pineal cyst several years ago, she also has high functioning autism and endocrine problems. Her cyst is "larger than average" so she was followed by a team at the brain tumor clinic in Atlanta for a few years. ... (31 replies)

... Those who have had the operations have had symptoms. The majority of those who have had symptoms have had other findings on their MRIs, such as hydrocephalus or aqueductal stenosis. ... (31 replies)

... My now 15 month old daughter was diagnosed with a pineal cyst by CT scan which was done for other reasons a few months ago. ... (31 replies)