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Post by warriorqueen on Feb 2, 2004 4:16:48 GMT -5
Hi guys,
Can anyone help? My hubby has recently developed a small lump on the back of his hand (near the wrist). Am I right in thinking that this is a calcium deposit? Is there anything to be done about it? Can it be broken down and eliminated in any way?
Thanks a lot guys!
WQ
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Post by gigi on Feb 2, 2004 20:33:23 GMT -5
Hi WQ,
Sounds like a ganglion cyst. I've had a similar lump on the back of my hand as a consequence of repetitious movement-things like painting. The old method of slamming it with a book is still being used. Supposedly that breaks it up. A less violent approach is forcefully massaging the lump from the wrist upwards with your thumbs. At first it will be uncomfortable but after a while it will force the fluids etc inside to disperse. It's a good idea to massage like this on a regular basis especially before and after repetitious activity. There's also cortisone shots which also work but I'd try the massage first.
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Post by mominator on Feb 2, 2004 22:31:17 GMT -5
Sounds like a ganglion to me! ;D I had one of those when I was in my twenties, the book technique didn't work, the Dr removed the fluid, came right back. Had to have it surgically removed.
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Post by princess26 on Feb 3, 2004 1:35:24 GMT -5
My brother had one of these also. He did the massage and it seemed to work, until about 2 months later, when it came back.
He had to have it drained. This was about 5 years ago I think. He hasn't had a problem since.
Kelly
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Post by warriorqueen on Feb 3, 2004 2:44:21 GMT -5
Thank you!
I'll try the book method (gently) first - then massage. If all fails, we'll call in the doc!
Thanks again - you're all great!
Happy boobage!
WQ
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Post by fawnmarie on Feb 3, 2004 9:44:48 GMT -5
WQ -
Just got one late last year. Doctor said I could slam it with a book, but he didn't really recommend it. You can't really do it gently - you need to slam it, break the gel sack surrounding the joint, and hope that scar tissue forms under the ligaments to keep the sack contained.
It might hurt for a while, but generally they stop aching after a couple of weeks. If not, then it might have to be dealt with either surgically or through aspiration. Sometimes aspiration (drawing the fluid out with a needle) has to be done 2-3 times to "stick".
They are benign, and not dangerous, and if they don't hurt the only damage is cosmetic. If they hurt - well, it becomes a quality of life issue.
I've just left mine alone at this point - doesn't hurt anymore. I may need to get back surgery later this year (slipped disc), so I might get it taken care of then.
Yeah - I'm just falling apart!
Sheesh.
Fawn
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Post by mominator on Feb 3, 2004 13:54:13 GMT -5
 See what happens when you turn 40 Fawn! Oh....btw...they withdrew the fluid several times, it always came back. It was affecting my mobility which is why they removed the gangelion. It was all the way across the top of my hand.  I do nuttin' small.  |
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Post by warriorqueen on Feb 4, 2004 6:04:59 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your stubborn ganglion. Hang on in there! Don't be silly - life's just beginning (you know what they say...)!
Here's to hard bods and big boobies!
WQ
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