Question 1

which is better treatment for a knee cyst ice or heat?

Accepted Answer

try cold first.: Neither one is all the effective. Many times the cyst is the result of the problem and not the cause of the problem.

Question 2

pain behind knee bakers cyst will it go away with massage?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The fluid that accumulates is painful because of the pressure.  The joint capsule if weak, can burst, then you get pain into your calves.Be sure your DX is baker's cyst .U/s can confirm.  See your dr! treatment consists of aspiration, possibly injecting a healing agent, but especially treating the underlying condition. See you dr!

Question 3

what are the most common risks of having an ultrasound guided aspiration for a left, back knee ganglion cyst? was told the recurrence rate is 50%. is there anything i can do to also lower this rate?

Accepted Answer

: Risks of an ultrasound guided aspiration of the knee are pretty minimal. Of course there is a risk for infection because any time you put something in the body, infection is a risk but if precautions are taken during the procedure this is rare. The reason why there is a recurrence rate of 50% is because the cause of the ganglion cyst is not being addressed. Likely, the recurrence is really higher.

Question 4

ive had 2 methylprednisone acetate 40mg shots in a knee ganglion cyst in the last 5 months. could this systemically cause weight gain as a symptom?

Accepted Answer

No: The dose and the fact that blood levels from acetylated steroid injections are low means it is not responsible for weight gain.

Question 5

lump and ache pain  behind knee. bakers cyst or tumor or varicose vein?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Least likely cause is the bakers cyst as these are usually asymptomatic. The only way that a varicose vein could be felt as a lump is if it has clotted off in which case it usually would also be very painful. Therefore this could be a thrombosed varicose vein. Possibility of tumor can not be discounted as it is included in the differential.

Question 6

what will reduce or eliminate pain in my knees from bakers cysts?

Accepted Answer

Two options: One is to have it drain with or without corticosteroid injection.

The other is to have to surgery.

I hope that helps.

Question 7

what can i do to easy the pain in my knee from bakers cyst?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs;,aspirate: Baker's cysts if painful can be aspirated ( carefully )by your ors. Sometimes the fluid is too thick to be aspirated . If u have an underlying knee problem causing the cyst ( meniscus tear, etc) then take care of the primary knee problem and often the cyst will dissipate w/ time.Rarely, an open cyst excision will be required for painful, recalcitrant cases.

Question 8

itchy spot inside thigh just above knee have bakers cyst and 2 dvts are these related?

Accepted Answer

No: I do not think that they are related at all, but you need to see doctor for the itchy spot to get proper cream for it.

Question 9

what problems happen in the back of the knee besides baker's cyst. i have pain and swelling in the knee above the kneecap.?

Accepted Answer

Pain and swelling: If you are having pain and swelling above the kneecap there are different possibilities. You could have problems with your quadriceps tendon insertion, arthritis, or something torn inside your knee.

Question 10

my dad has got water on the knee and a cyst and is in intense pain, he has morphine to take and celebrex, (celecoxib) he's scared to take them but should he take ?

Accepted Answer

He needs evaluation: Has he seen a rheumatologist? Does have gout? The best treatment is to aspirate the knee, evaluate the joint fluid and see what the diagnosis is. He needs a diagnosis to help the pain relief. You can discuss this with your physician.

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Which is better treatment for a knee cyst ice or heat?

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Pain behind knee bakers cyst will it go away with massage?

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What are the most common risks of having an ultrasound guided aspiration for a left, back knee ganglion cyst? was told the recurrence rate is 50%. is there anything i can do to also lower this rate?

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Ive had 2 methylprednisone acetate 40mg shots in a knee ganglion cyst in the last 5 months. could this systemically cause weight gain as a symptom?

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Lump and ache pain behind knee. bakers cyst or tumor or varicose vein?

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What will reduce or eliminate pain in my knees from bakers cysts?

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What can i do to easy the pain in my knee from bakers cyst?

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Itchy spot inside thigh just above knee have bakers cyst and 2 dvts are these related?

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What problems happen in the back of the knee besides baker's cyst. i have pain and swelling in the knee above the kneecap.?

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My dad has got water on the knee and a cyst and is in intense pain, he has morphine to take and celebrex, (celecoxib) he's scared to take them but should he take ?

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