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Why the AFGI procedure is not recommended.
The AFGI ( Aspiration & Fibrin Glue Injection) procedure was a technique used in the early days of Tarlov Cyst treatment, and is still...
Shay Horner
Mar 192 min read
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Comparing Surgical Outcomes
Surgical Success, or Failure? By Beth Cooper This was written as a response to a commonly asked question in the support groups online. I...
Shay Horner
Feb 114 min read
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Diverting Your Brain Away From the Pain!
This post is not for Newbies. It’s not for patients that are early to the diagnosis, or for the majority of patients who deal with this...
Shay Horner
Jun 19, 20244 min read
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The Year of Travel!
Last year was the first year that I had the ability, and hope, that I could withstand an 11 hour flight, to visit Europe. That trip was...
Shay Horner
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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So Now You’ve Been Told That You Have AA (adhesive arachnoiditis). What to do Now?
So, you’ve already been diagnosed with one rare and “scary” neurological condition, that doctors don’t know much about, and now you’ve...
Shay Horner
Feb 6, 20246 min read
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Thank You Admins!
Having been an admin of support groups for decades now, both in real life and online, I have a great understanding of the dedication,...
Shay Horner
Jan 27, 20244 min read
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Taurine Supplement for Muscle Contractions and Neurological Health!
Taurine , a new treatment recommendation for the symptom of muscle contractions. This supplement has also shown great benefits for...
Shay Horner
Jan 26, 20244 min read
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Ali
I want to tell of a dear friend of mine, whom I call my Brother. His name is Ali. I am adding this post to my medical section too,...
Shay Horner
Jan 21, 20243 min read
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Weight… The Good Times and The Bad.
I’m the type of person who always tries to find the good, even in the most devastating situations. I’ve proven my mental strength time...
Shay Horner
Oct 22, 20236 min read
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Roma! We made it!
I’m going to just update this post as I can throughout my journey, instead of making a lot of separate posts. Days 1-5 We made it to Rome...
Shay Horner
Jul 8, 20237 min read
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Getting ready for my trip to Europe!
I never dreamed, even a year ago, that I would attempt a trip to Europe that would require an 11 hour flight, and weeks filled with...
Shay Horner
Jun 19, 20234 min read
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The Difference 3 Years can Make!
I came across my 2 year post op update and thought that it was important for me to share just how slow this recovery can be but that...
Shay Horner
Jun 11, 20235 min read
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What Conditions can Tarlov Cysts Mimic?
I’m not sharing this to give a comprehensive list of every possible symptom, but rather, to show examples of symptoms that can cause a...
Shay Horner
May 26, 20233 min read
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A Plea to All Medical Professionals
First of all I want to begin by praising those who have been called into the medical profession. Without their care and dedication, we...
Shay Horner
May 22, 20232 min read
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5 Year Surgiversary! My Second Birthday!
I’ve made plenty of posts on this blog about my medical journey, so I’m not going to go through that again. Please read them, if you’re...
Shay Horner
May 19, 20234 min read
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Surgery is like Climbing Everest!
I have often compared the surgery for this disease to climbing Mt Everest. Getting to the peak can be brutal but there you are, looking...
Shay Horner
May 19, 20232 min read
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Surgical Treatment of a Tarlov Cyst
How is a Tarlov Cyst treated surgically? Because the TC is the actual nerve root that comes directly off of the spinal cord, it can not...
Shay Horner
Apr 20, 20235 min read
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PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide)
People ask me questions about PEA constantly. I’ve answered time and again in the support groups and members can search for those...
Shay Horner
Apr 20, 20237 min read
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Non Surgical Treatment of Tarlov Cysts
Non surgical options Please remember that you need to work with your medical providers to create the Protocols that work for you. Always...
Shay Horner
Apr 20, 20239 min read
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Advice for the TC “Newbies”!
Patients can have vastly different reactions to this diagnosis. For many, who have been searching for answers for decades, they can feel...
Shay Horner
Apr 20, 20236 min read
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