Ganglion cysts

The Tickle Momster · 02-18-2015, 07:57 PM

What is it and how seriously do I need to take the dr's advice to see an orthopedist in two weeks?

This is for my 13yo dd. it is in her arm, close to her wrist. Walk-in doc said no use for two weeks. Ice 3x a day.

Codi · 02-18-2015, 11:02 PM

No idea. But no use for two weeks would be rough.

Wonder Woman · 02-19-2015, 05:05 AM

It does depend on how bad it is - but mine are caused by repetitive motion. Stopping the motion that induced it has always been enough to let it go away - from what I've learned, they reoccur with or without surgery

knitlove · 02-19-2015, 07:08 AM

My dh had one on collage on his wrists. He was told that eventually it would rupture and go away. It did and he hasn't ever had it happen again. I allways thought that it was odd advice from the dr.

I hope the two weeks rest helps.

JoyfulMom · 02-19-2015, 08:00 AM

I had one after my first child was born. My dr drained it, I don't remember why. Anyway, it came back and I was told it would eventually go away, but could come back. . It did, go away, but I've never had problems with it coming back.

Amy
Happy & blessed wife for 24 yrs.
Joyful mom to five girls, and one boy.

The Tickle Momster · 02-19-2015, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Codi

No idea. But no use for two weeks would be rough.

Yeah, two weeks rest is going to be veeerrrrryyyyyy difficult for this young lady.

It is not very big. I'm planning to make some anti-inflammatory lotion today that she can rub into the area, as well as having her ice.

They don't want it splinted because of the loss of muscle that can cause. They are also afraid she will try to do something she shouldn't with the splint on and make things worse.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonder Woman

It does depend on how bad it is - but mine are caused by repetitive motion. Stopping the motion that induced it has always been enough to let it go away - from what I've learned, they reoccur with or without surgery

How long did you have to stop the motion? We suspect it originated with splitting wood. Then irritated when she and I were messing around.

It is very tender.

Leslie · 02-19-2015, 09:33 AM

My husband had one on his wrist. He had it drained at the doctor's once, slammed a heavy book on it a couple of times (a home remedy to rupture it, but I guess you're not really supposed to do this), and it would always come back. The last time it came back, he did nothing. And it just faded away and hasn't come back for years.

Codi · 02-19-2015, 03:00 PM

It could be pressing on, or underneath a tendon or something similar, making it tender.

nursesarah · 02-28-2015, 10:48 PM

I have one and have been to my doctor about it. He recommended trying a topical anti inflammatory ointment first. I was told they could drain it, but it would likely come back so the best bet was to wait for it to go away on its own unless it began to interfere with my life. The anti inflammatory cream has been working great for me so far, so I'm just waiting it out.

It all depends on the location of it though and whether or not it's pressing on any nerves or tendons.

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The Tickle Momster · 03-01-2015, 03:33 PM

She iced it daily for about 5 days. Now she is using some lotion with anti inflammatory properties. It is much better and I don't think we will need to seek further care.

tempestjewel · 03-13-2015, 09:17 AM

My husband had one on the top of his shoulder that was surgically removed (they did pathology on it to make sure that was all it was). It was pulling his right shoulder out of alignment and causing the tendons and ligaments to wear away from abnormal pressure/alignment, so we had to do something (he is a carpenter, and he needs his right shoulder to work). The surgery went well and it hasn't returned. He had the growth for 6+ years before removal.

02-18-2015, 07:57 PM	#1
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,954	Ganglion cysts What is it and how seriously do I need to take the dr's advice to see an orthopedist in two weeks? This is for my 13yo dd. it is in her arm, close to her wrist. Walk-in doc said no use for two weeks. Ice 3x a day. __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

02-18-2015, 11:02 PM	#2
Codi Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25,840	Re: Ganglion cysts No idea. But no use for two weeks would be rough. __________________ MOMMY TO A - 14 A - 11 N - 8

02-19-2015, 05:05 AM	#3
Wonder Woman Deactivated Yep. I'm a 3. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19,140	Re: Ganglion cysts It does depend on how bad it is - but mine are caused by repetitive motion. Stopping the motion that induced it has always been enough to let it go away - from what I've learned, they reoccur with or without surgery

02-19-2015, 07:08 AM	#4
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: Ganglion cysts My dh had one on collage on his wrists. He was told that eventually it would rupture and go away. It did and he hasn't ever had it happen again. I allways thought that it was odd advice from the dr. I hope the two weeks rest helps. __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

02-19-2015, 08:00 AM	#5
JoyfulMom Rose Bouquet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 550	Re: Ganglion cysts I had one after my first child was born. My dr drained it, I don't remember why. Anyway, it came back and I was told it would eventually go away, but could come back. . It did, go away, but I've never had problems with it coming back. Amy Happy & blessed wife for 24 yrs. Joyful mom to five girls, and one boy. __________________ Amy, wife to awesome hubby since 1991. ~A Joyful Mom to six blessings~ Shelby~21 Breanna~18 Madison~16 Christopher~12 Emma Grace~10 Jenna Kate~7

02-19-2015, 09:33 AM	#7
Leslie Rose Garden Genteel Princess Mollie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,203	Re: Ganglion cysts My husband had one on his wrist. He had it drained at the doctor's once, slammed a heavy book on it a couple of times (a home remedy to rupture it, but I guess you're not really supposed to do this), and it would always come back. The last time it came back, he did nothing. And it just faded away and hasn't come back for years.

02-19-2015, 03:00 PM	#8
Codi Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25,840	Re: Ganglion cysts It could be pressing on, or underneath a tendon or something similar, making it tender. __________________ MOMMY TO A - 14 A - 11 N - 8

02-28-2015, 10:48 PM	#9
nursesarah Seedling Rose Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12	Re: Ganglion cysts I have one and have been to my doctor about it. He recommended trying a topical anti inflammatory ointment first. I was told they could drain it, but it would likely come back so the best bet was to wait for it to go away on its own unless it began to interfere with my life. The anti inflammatory cream has been working great for me so far, so I'm just waiting it out. It all depends on the location of it though and whether or not it's pressing on any nerves or tendons. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-01-2015, 03:33 PM	#10
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,954	Re: Ganglion cysts She iced it daily for about 5 days. Now she is using some lotion with anti inflammatory properties. It is much better and I don't think we will need to seek further care. __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

03-13-2015, 09:17 AM	#11
tempestjewel Climbing Rose Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,361	Re: Ganglion cysts My husband had one on the top of his shoulder that was surgically removed (they did pathology on it to make sure that was all it was). It was pulling his right shoulder out of alignment and causing the tendons and ligaments to wear away from abnormal pressure/alignment, so we had to do something (he is a carpenter, and he needs his right shoulder to work). The surgery went well and it hasn't returned. He had the growth for 6+ years before removal. __________________ Naomi, INFJ, married to my carpenter DH, and mama to DC (19), DD (16), DS (13), DD (9), and DD (7). Plus three kitties, Mango, Mochi, and Lola.

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