Back pain
Leg pain
Numbness in extremities
Vaginal/rectal pain
Pain in the area of the nerves affected by the cysts, especially the buttocks.
Weakness of muscles.
Difficulty sitting for prolonged periods.
Loss of sensation on the skin.
Loss of reflexes.
Changes in bowel function, such as constipation.
Rupture. When Tarlov cysts are ruptured or drained they cause leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). ... An undetected rupture can cause intracranial hypotension, including orthostatic neurological symptoms along with headache, nausea, and vomiting that improve when supine.