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Can A Pineal Cyst Cause Insomnia?

Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2015

Question: Can a pineal cyst affect sleep or cause insomnia?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Uncommonly reported insomnia with pineal cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Pineal cyst causing insomnia has been uncommonly reported in literature.
You need to provide the size and compressive effect of pineal cyst.
other causes of sleep disorders have to be evaluated.
You can upload Mri images for better advice.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (19 hours later)

Cyst is less than 1x1cm not touching the brain just floating in fluid

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Consult neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Such a small pineal cyst is less likely to affect sleep.
I will advise you to consult a neurologist for assessment regarding insomnia.
You can try amitryptiline and zolpidem for sleep.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (19 minutes later)

My neuro says pineal gland does not affect sleep in adulthood? Also says my cyst is benign and says stress cause of my sleep disturbance

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
continue medication for sleep

Detailed Answer:
Hello
yes, your sleep may be stress related.
You can continue taking medication for sleep and dose can be increased if needed.
Hope you recover early.
God bless you.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 hours later)

Thank you. He has rx 100 mg of seroquel/night. It works well but can it hurt my brain?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Continue medication

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
If you are having benefit from seroquel then you may continue using it.
There will be no harm or damage to brain.
Dose can be decreased or stopped once you have sustainable benefits.
God bless you.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (13 hours later)

Will I become dependant?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No dependence

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
No not really.
These drugs can be tapered and stopped when you are having adequate and proper sleep.
Don't worry about dependence.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D