General Chat

Thanks Karen, my lump is rock hard like a bone. I'm sure it would have to be a really big whack for it to go down.

Selena

Had one on my left wrist which was pressing on a nerve and caused a lot of pain.

Doctor tried the book treatment and it didn't work and then opted to try a cortisone injection to see if that would disperse it - it only made it worse and left me in agony.

I booked in reluctantly for an operation but it dispersed itself before the date (I knocked it by accident - thank goodness).

I have relatives who have had the operation. Relatively simple proceedure but in both cases it cam back again within a few years.

Definately not going to hit it! I will let you know the outcome though when I have the op. And whether I wished I had hit it, despite all your advice :) then you can say I told you so.

Selena

Hi selena
I see heaps of people have told you about the book treatment.
its tried and true,and not just an old wives tale.
many docs still do it
Why dont you find a heavy book and give yours a good couple of whacks.
Then if its gone by the time you get up the waiting list great and if it hasnt you can still have the surgery

I have had two removed from my wrist, the op's were simple but I do have a rather large scar there now.
I had them done 20 years ago and scar is still evident, had I known I would have left alone.

Karen x

I was told years ago they belted them with a bible, Ive never met anyone who did it though lol

I had one about 20 years ago. Dr tried dropping a medical book on it, but it didn't work. Decided to go private after that! Consultant was loathe to remove it, as it was right on the crease on my wrist and he was concerned any scar would limit the use of my wrist. Anyway, got sent away for six months and told to go back if it was still causing me problems. He would then remove it. In the interim I saw that psychic who sat Fergie under the green pyramid thing and she did a healing on it. It was gone within a week! AL

oh and btw...Ihave one that comes and goes on my wrist.
I have a friend that can disperse them with his fingers.

My Doctor told me to whack it with a book!
Said it was as good as anything.
xxx

I had one on the back of my hand about 25 years ago. I hit it with a table tennis bat, and it dispersed, never to return.

Thanks all for replying. I'm looking forward to the lump going - we call it my gargoyle. Its good to hear that most of you got rid of yours with no more problems.

I wonder if its connected to using the mouse so much.....how on earth will I stay sane and get my daily hit of Genes after the op!

Selena

I have Selena,

It developed when I was an active musician in my teens. I had an op when I was 20 on my wrist but it only helped a little.

Caz xxxx

I had one years ago, the doctor banged it with a book, no trouble since.

Sue

I had a gangloin on my foot about 16 years ago and had it removed because shoes were pressing on it and it was very painfull, went in as a day patient had it removed under general anasthetic and have had no probs since
Love Jackie

*chucks in huge big book* lol

Marion

Hi Ganglian is a cyst like swelling, depending where about on the wrist depends on the recovery, as a matter of interest if it 's on the back of the wrist it is usually caused by strain, like playing the piano! it is classed as aminor operation usually carried out in the day unit and under local anaesthetic, a few days off work, and all should be ok.

Thanks Ann, I work on computers so I imagine that hand will be out of action.

Hope other half will help with peeling pots etc.

*grabs a book...* ok.. now tell me where to hit....pml.

Ann, I'm glad you fit to go back to work after 2 days. I've been googling and some people have been off for a week or two and had their wrist in a splint.


Selena

Ah, if it's getting bigger and causing other problems then definitely a good idea to get it sorted. Not sure how long it'll take to recover, you'll need to ask the doctor when you see him/her.

LMAO BC... now there's therapy.