Has anyone had a ganglion cyst drained and if so, how long were you out of the water and did you feel stronger after?
I had ankle surgery in Nov to repair a sprained ankle. I went in for a routine follow-up on Monday and there was a bump that I thought was scar tissue. The doctor told me that he thinks it's a ganglion cyst and I'm pretty sure he's right. I've had 2 in the past (hand and wrist) but I wasn't swimming much at the time. Both were drained but came back shortly after and had to be removed through surgery. I'm swimming at Nats and I'm wondering if I should have this one drained since I feel like I've lost strength in my ankle as this thing is getting larger (you can see it!). This would probably be a temporary fix but I was hoping it would get me through Nats.
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Allision, don't do anything, particularly if you are hoping to swim well at Atlanta.
Ganglion cysts can be uncomfortable and are a nuisance, but they are not a big deal. They don't make your joints weaker. In fact, they are a result of, and not the cause, of inherent joint issue. If you poke and prod, you may get temporary drainage, and if you are fortunate not have a complication. But if there is a complication of the procedure, you'll really be sorry.
I'd suggest using it as a source of humor or distraction. Sounds like its already become that! Good luck at Nats; wish I could be there.
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Allision, don't do anything, particularly if you are hoping to swim well at Atlanta.
Ganglion cysts can be uncomfortable and are a nuisance, but they are not a big deal. They don't make your joints weaker. In fact, they are a result of, and not the cause, of inherent joint issue. If you poke and prod, you may get temporary drainage, and if you are fortunate not have a complication. But if there is a complication of the procedure, you'll really be sorry.
I'd suggest using it as a source of humor or distraction. Sounds like its already become that! Good luck at Nats; wish I could be there.
