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Large gangliod cyst in my left wrist that is very painful and significantly reduces my range of movement. options besides waiting for it to go away?
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Have a Dr. stick a: needle in it and drain it, or smash it with a book. Either way, it will probably recur and will need surgical removal.
Answered 6/2/2016
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