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Could Cyst Be The Cause For Nerve Pain?

I have a sebaceous cyst on my back. i have had it for 20yrs+. never bothered me since it never really was in any pain. All it has done has been grown in size. it s like i have golf ball in back. Just recently though, I have a pain in my back near it which extends to my arm and neck. Could the cyst be pressing on my T nerve thereby causing this nerve pain? Pain meds like Aspirin & Tylenol don t help. A patch with Casein in it did help! Please help me doctor!
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes a sebaceous cyst pressing on nerve can cause pain.U need to get medical attention to get the cyst removed for relief of your symptoms.Its a minor surgery so don't have to panic.

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Could Cyst Be The Cause For Nerve Pain?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes a sebaceous cyst pressing on nerve can cause pain.U need to get medical attention to get the cyst removed for relief of your symptoms.Its a minor surgery so don t have to panic. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.