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.
Opinions?
Ganglion cysts can be uncomfortable and are a nuisance, but they are not a big deal.
I agree. I had one on my wrist for years as a teenager. It finally just went away on its own.
Yeah I want you to keep it too... I want my picture taken with it at Nats!!!
Gee, I have to keep it (and the pain) just for Rich to have his picture with it?!
It is more than a nuisance. It is hitting on the nerve and does cause pain at times. Especially during *** and I'm doing the 50 *** and 400 IM at Nats. Hopefully the adrenaline will get me through.
Way back when, they used to slam a heavy book down on a cyst to rupture it.]-LBJ
Where I grew up, wrist ganglion cysts were not infrequently referred to as "Bible cysts". A good heavy book (or a heavy Good Book) sharply rapped across said cyst, and, praise be, the offending lesion was "cast out".
Disclaimer: In my hometown, there were tent Revivals where, among other things, rattlesnakes were handed around by True Believers. I don't know if the term "Bible cyst" exists outside of this rarefied environment.
Where I grew up, wrist ganglion cysts were not infrequently referred to as "Bible cysts". A good heavy book (or a heavy Good Book) sharply rapped across said cyst, and, praise be, the offending lesion was "cast out".
Disclaimer: In my hometown, there were tent Revivals where, among other things, rattlesnakes were handed around by True Believers. I don't know if the term "Bible cyst" exists outside of this rarefied environment.
Jon, my 2 hand cysts were while I was living in Atlanta so I've heard that term and yes, it was suggested to me. Even with this one that has been suggested. But even touching this one hurts since it's so close to the surgery site. I would need a lot of :chug::chug::chug::chug: to do the bible method now. No, Stud, you can not volunteer!
