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    • CommentAuthorFree Membereuanmckay
    • CommentTimeDec 25th 2008 edited
     
    euanmckay
    Hi, For some years now, I don't recall since when, whenever I exercise I've developed a lump, about 1cm by a bit less than that across and high, behind my left knee on the inside. Swimming breaststroke brings it up in moments; running more slowly. It feels soft-ish or disappears when resting, but during/after exercise it becomes hard as a rock. The other day for some reason it was larger and harder than I ever recall, and felt uncomfortable. It's never been painful before but always noticeable or uncomfortable, and recently it has been more uncomfortable than in the past. Anyone know what this might be?
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    FiliepPieret

    sounds like a Baker's cyste (not sure how you write it in English)

    • CommentAuthorFree Membereuanmckay
    • CommentTimeDec 26th 2008
     
    euanmckay
    Thanks - the description sounds about right.
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    bigtruckguy3500
    Yeah, definitely sounds like a cyst.  I have it in my wrist.  Except mine is called a ganglion cyst.
    • CommentAuthorFree Membergalbraithr
    • CommentTimeDec 27th 2008
     
    galbraithr

    yes bakers cyst - i have been recently diagnosed with this about 10 weeks ago and have gone a treatment of antiinflamintries to reduce the pain which happens around the 80-100km mark in saddle.

    Alternate medicine is the all good famous "Stop what you are doing that agravates it"

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberLostsheep
    • CommentTimeJan 14th 2009
     
    Lostsheep

    I concur it's a cyst. Could go away on its own, could linger for a while.

    I have one the size of a golf ball in my hamstring. Been there for a year now and we continue to monitor it when I go in for checkups and blood work. Surgery is an option, but not a necessity.

    Just keep your eyes on it.

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberScousegit
    • CommentTimeMar 2nd 2009
     
    Scousegit
    Agree, Baker's Cyst.  I have one behind my right knee.  Physio has helped however still there.  For me avoiding side ways movement or rapid change of direction help. Despte physio and care a long run while inflame my knee every time.
    • CommentAuthorFree Membercbise33
    • CommentTimeMar 3rd 2009
     
    cbise33
    Surgery will not necessarily fix the problem. This does sound like a Baker's Cyst. I know people who have them drained when they become problematic. Otherwise they just deal.

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