brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 10, 2014 18:10:37 GMT
On my right wrist, on the outer part, I have a bump. Now, it's always been there and I haven't noticed it getting any bigger. But I have noticed that it's starting to cause me a little pain. That right wrist has always "clicked" or made this weird popping sound. So I'm not sure if it's arthritis related, since I do suffer from it. It almost seems like a cyst...but I can't tell if it moves independently or if it's attached to the bone. So what do you gals think? PS - I have a drs appt in a couple of weeks with my rheumetologist so I will be asking about it then.  |
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Post by oldcrow on Aug 10, 2014 18:16:07 GMT
Sounds like a ganglion (sp).
I hope for your sake the really painful ways of getting rid of them are no longer used.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Aug 10, 2014 18:16:23 GMT
That right wrist has always "clicked" or made this weird popping sound. My ankle does that. I roll it and roll it and it sounds like bubble wrap. Doctor said it's just ligaments, so I would guess your popping wrist is just a uniquely placed ligament. As far as the pain, could be anything, I suppose. Strain on the ligament, pinch of the nerve, a little bit of bursitis, or the old standby--age (which, in the medical establishment, clearly means anyone over twenty-five  ). I swear I wake up and discover all new body parts, just because they hurt. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 10, 2014 18:22:25 GMT
I agree with the ganglion cyst guess. DD has one and has had it about a year. They did an MRI a few months ago and recommended that we leave it, as it will leave a big scar to remove it and could compromise her hand function. It isn't painful for her, just annoying. We were told that she could have it drained, but that it would likely come back. And others will just go away. We are hoping hers is the kind that just goes away. If it's still there in a year, she will probably have it removed during summer break.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 10, 2014 18:25:14 GMT
I had one of those for years. Now that I look at my wrist, I can't remember when it went away. But I can't recall it hurting.
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 10, 2014 18:29:35 GMT
Sounds like a ganglion (sp). I hope for your sake the really painful ways of getting rid of them are no longer used. I just looked that up and it seems to be what it is. It says treatment is to have it drained but that most likely it'll return. Or you can have it surgically removed. Neither of those sound very fun. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 18:40:31 GMT
I had a ganglion cyst removed after it started to become painful and I don't regret it for a minute. It was a quick and easy day surgery that took just a few hours total from checking in to going home and recovery - while not completely pain free - was easy.
I would have it examined and dealt with if it's becoming painful. Mine was starting to obstruct the movement of my thumb and I has having trouble picking up a glass or using a doorknob.
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Post by *christine* on Aug 10, 2014 18:41:06 GMT
Sounds like a ganglion (sp). I hope for your sake the really painful ways of getting rid of them are no longer used. I just looked that up and it seems to be what it is. It says treatment is to have it drained but that most likely it'll return. Or you can have it surgically removed. Neither of those sound very fun. I had a former co-worker who whacked it with a bible and it went away. |
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Post by librarylady on Aug 10, 2014 18:44:31 GMT
Treatment used to be to find a large heavy book, then place the wrist with the ganglion on a table and then whack the ganglion as hard as one could with the book...... I guess you could try that and save the cost of the medical copay.  |
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Post by oldcrow on Aug 10, 2014 18:59:33 GMT
I just looked that up and it seems to be what it is. It says treatment is to have it drained but that most likely it'll return. Or you can have it surgically removed. Neither of those sound very fun. I had a former co-worker who whacked it with a bible and it went away. Yes, whacking it with any heavy object will work but take it from me that is one very painful way to deal with it. BTDT. |
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Post by pridemom on Aug 10, 2014 19:25:53 GMT
Since you see a rheumatologist, I assume your arthritis is inflammatory and not osteo. In that case, it could be synovitis. My daughter was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis after what two doctors diagnosed as a ganglion cyst turned out to really be synovitis. handtoelbow.com/synovitis/ |
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Post by Lexica on Aug 10, 2014 19:42:21 GMT
I have a ganglion cyst in my thumb. My doctor talked about the ways it can be dealt with. He said if we drain it, it will most likely come back. Surgery can leave you with scar tissue in that area that can make it worse than the cyst for limiting movement or pain. Apparently mine is in a weird location and he did not recommend surgery. What he did was make me a plastic slip on cast-type thing that I was to wear 24/7 and eventually with the lack of movement, the cyst would reabsorb and hopefully stay gone. He said if it returned, put the cast back on it and just keep repeating the routine. That was about 15 years ago and it just came back about a year ago. And do you think I can find that little plastic cast thing? Nope. So I'm going with "ignore it" to see how that works. I do have a different doctor now, so I think I'll show him at my next appointment to see if the advice has changed any.
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 10, 2014 19:53:06 GMT
Thanks gals! The hitting with a hard book doesn't sound fun either. LOL The pain is not debilitating, just annoying. And it's not constant pain but obviously, I've noticed it whereas before it never caused any pain.
pridemom - I actually have psoriatic arthritis. And it's been very much under control the last 4-5 years. But I'll definitely ask about it when I see my rheumetologist.
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). I swear I wake up and discover all new body parts, just because they hurt.
