tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post1945642498271172449..comments2023-08-15T09:39:41.235-05:00Comments on Sutured for a Living: Ganglion Cyst of the Handrlbateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-9670873627840255912010-11-30T10:24:27.624-06:002010-11-30T10:24:27.624-06:00I am also a cellist with a ganglion Cyst.
I have s...I am also a cellist with a ganglion Cyst.<br />I have stayed off my instrument for 6 months . I have seen everyone under the sun and finally came up with this care..for the little bugger.<br />FIrst no movement in wrist.<br />Use a proper brace.. I use it in the night when I am sleeping and when I am working. I take it off during the day to rub the arm and such.<br />I went to acupuncture used electric on the needles.<br />I also went to a chiropractor who told me that most cellists who get this bend their neck and their wrist as a habit and this creates a problem<br />It is very imortant to pay attention to our bodies when we play.. I am coming back with ATF a muscular therapy and it is amazing.<br />I am not playing 15 mins a day ... and only very gently work...<br />It is seriousl<br />NEVER PLAY IN PAIN><br />good luckThe Muse In Willitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02995795847487895615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-32713521270416946752009-10-14T16:16:48.180-05:002009-10-14T16:16:48.180-05:00I had a ganglion for 6 years before realizing what...I had a ganglion for 6 years before realizing what it was- doctors had thought I had tendonitis. Once it was discovered, I had it aspirated, shot with cortizone, & then took celebrex for six months. My pain came back within just 3 or months, but again, we couldn't tell if it was a return of the cyst or if it was tendonitis. Going off the celebrex, my wrist suddenly ballooned up & there was our answer. The cyst had in fact come back. I went in for surgery & had it and all inflamed surrounding tissue removed. I'm 2.5 months out and feeling fantastic! Still getting the scar tissue loosened up for flexibility, but I have no pain. I'm a cellist, so I took all of this very seriously. I'm already back to playing cello & feel very confident about having chosen surgery. Just make sure you do a lot of question asking & research to find the best hand surgeon you can!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-3525997077135608372009-10-14T15:17:23.513-05:002009-10-14T15:17:23.513-05:00I had a Ganglion Cyst aspired from my wrist a mont...I had a Ganglion Cyst aspired from my wrist a month ago and I am in more pain now then I was before the procedure, is this normal? Might I possibly have an infection? The cyst never went away, should I get it aspired again or choose the surgery?Cynthianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-55009549087453603162009-05-24T20:37:39.741-05:002009-05-24T20:37:39.741-05:00Dont get mad...... Please....But, I have been aspi...Dont get mad...... Please....But, I have been aspirating my Volar ganglion for about a year now (10x). It comes back every time and even bigger!! <br /><br />I am a RN and dont do this in my garage. I know I shouldnt but it relieves the pain! <br /><br />DONT DO AS I DO IF YOUR SMART!!!! (Infection of the bone, Radial nerve and artery damage)<br />I have been lucky. I do have to admit....it was fun though.<br /><br />I am having it removed in a week by an ortho md. I hope it doesnt come back for everyones sake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-70660978283251912752009-02-05T20:10:00.000-06:002009-02-05T20:10:00.000-06:00Kate, there should have been some relief immediate...Kate, there should have been some relief immediately. It may take several hours to days for all the pain to go away. Check with your doctor again if it hasn't.rlbateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-609562247464659022009-02-05T20:08:00.000-06:002009-02-05T20:08:00.000-06:00After a painful ganglion cyst has been aspirated, ...After a painful ganglion cyst has been aspirated, how soon should I expect relief from pain? Is it within hours? Days? Will I be feeling pain from the procedure for a couple days after?kate51982https://www.blogger.com/profile/04220098139935070389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-3555409215339213552007-07-14T09:05:00.001-05:002007-07-14T09:05:00.001-05:00It depends on which source you read--50-70% after ...It depends on which source you read--50-70% after one to two aspirations. It is never a good idea to aspirate the volar ganglions that sit near the medial artery at the wrist. Click on the "aspirate" link for a good picture of the "procedure". If you do ever aspirate a ganglion, remember the fluid is very viscous so use an 18g needle (a little local to the skin with a 30g first). Always splint (one the patient can remove for showering) after aspiration for a few days to a week.rlbateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675087351939177300.post-35435717159079014202007-07-13T21:46:00.000-05:002007-07-13T21:46:00.000-05:00Does aspirating a ganglion cyst have a good succes...Does aspirating a ganglion cyst have a good success rate for permanent cure? Is that something I could do in my office? I probably wouldn't as I decided early on that I'd rather think about problems than stick them or cut them, but sending patients to a surgeon for ganglions always seems like overkill.<BR/><BR/>You are a great source of info for a PCP. Thanks.<BR/>Judydenverdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574453567392165275noreply@blogger.com