KNEE ARTHRITIS - Clearing spurs and cysts :

Baker's Cyst... fantastic! - - Posted by belladaisygirl (belladaisygirl), 10 September 2004

Hello everyone,

New to the boards and just today was diagnosed with a bakers cyst by my orthopedist.  I noticed a bulge a few months ago, but no pain.  Since then I have sort of made  a joke of my "tumor", thinking it was a cramping muscle, something similar to a "charlie horse".  

Well, after reading up on the 'net, I'm now a little afraid of what it means.  I am scheduled for an MRI in about a week to see if there is a tear in the miniscus.  I have never had surgery and always try to avoid it at all costs...

I am an avid runner and cyclist... just wondering if anyone has had a baker's cyst that has ruptured and could give some advice.... does physical exercise "provoke" it to burst?  Has anyone had one drained successfully (without recurrence)?

Now that I think back to my track and soccer days in high school, I think I may have had it then too, but never gave it much thought...

any info would be appreciated!

thanks

This old Forum was so valuable that we have kept it as an archive. It is just for reference. If you want to ask questions or offer advice, there is also a current Bulletin Board which you can access from our home page.