Weird lump in wrist 
sanctuary2
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So I have been having problems with my wrist for some time. The first time I thought I had sprained it somehow. But then it kept re-occurring from time to time. Then I thought it was carpal tunnel. I have AF and am Hashi and thought that the carpal symptoms were because of those. But now I have noticed that I have a weird lump in my wrist (slightly to one side) It's about half an inch all the way around. It's hard and sore to the touch. My wrist is weakened. It is still functioning but it's harder to lift heavy objects with it. Sometimes the pain is worse than others. When it is hurting really badly (which usually lasts a few days), the pain can radiate up arm. I know it sounds like carpal tunnel. But what's with the lump?
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- Re: Weird lump in wrist Molly Bloom
17 y
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,032,086My dear, I think you have a bible bump....or rather, a ganglion cyst. I had one of these on the top of my ankle and it really hurt! See if this picture looks like what you have:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganglion_cyst
They call it a bible bump, because in the old days they took the family bible and smashed it. It is the only way to get rid of one appartently. I got rid of mine by kicking a football.
So, my guess is no, it's not carpal tunnel.....
Molly
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- Re: Weird lump in wrist sanctuary2
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This is a reply to # 1,032,267Thank you so much. That is exactly what it looks like. Don't really like the idea of smashing it though, it is quite painful. Any chance it will go away on it's own?
- Re: Weird lump in wrist Molly Bloom
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This is a reply to # 1,032,384Sometimes they do. I think they suggested I put ice on it, and of course offered pain killers. Sometimes it can be removed surgically, but most of the time it comes back. They suggested not to "hit" it as it could cause problems as the stuff disperses into your system.
After my football incident, mine did come back, but wasn't very big. I just sort of live with it, and this doesn't hurt.
No one knows why they form. Weird, isn't it?
Molly
- Re: Weird lump in wrist Molly Bloom
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- Re: Weird lump in wrist sanctuary2
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- Re: Weird lump in wrist Molly Bloom
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This is a reply to # 1,032,086You know, I think I'd try castor oil. That stuff is amazing.
But I remember reading somewhere...can't remember, that a clay poultice would be good too.
Molly- Re: Weird lump in wrist sanctuary2
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This is a reply to # 1,032,801Thanks Molly. I will try castor oil (as I have some already). I wouldn't really worry about it too much except that it is painful and does affect my wrist and ability to grab onto things tightly. I would like to avoid going to my doctor if possible (he is an idiot).
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