Re: Re: INFO - On Baker's cyst

[Guest guest]

Tracie, over the years, we have had several members mention that they have

had a Baker's (popliteal) cyst. Rheumatoid arthritis is a risk factor for

Baker's cyst.

This article lists the prevalence in RA as from 5 - 58%:

http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic72.htm

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] Re: INFO - On Baker's cyst

> Hi ,

>

> I had knee surgery in August actually before they finally diagnosed

> me with RA and I had a Baker's cyst on that knee as well. IS this

> common in RA patients? I figured you had more history with this

> group and I wondered how often you had seen it in RA patients.

> After they relieved the pressure off the front of my knee and

> removed some debris and spurs or smoething and did a lateral

> release, the cyst seemed to dissipate. It is a lot less painful

> now, just the usual RA pain which is everywhere, not just there as

> you know. Well, let me know what you think. I know you are not an

> MD, but you know you probably could become one with all of your

> knowledge! We do appreciate it. and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope it was a

> good one.

>

> Tracie in Maine

[Guest guest]

Tracie, over the years, we have had several members mention that they have

had a Baker's (popliteal) cyst. Rheumatoid arthritis is a risk factor for

Baker's cyst.

This article lists the prevalence in RA as from 5 - 58%:

http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic72.htm

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] Re: INFO - On Baker's cyst

> Hi ,

>

> I had knee surgery in August actually before they finally diagnosed

> me with RA and I had a Baker's cyst on that knee as well. IS this

> common in RA patients? I figured you had more history with this

> group and I wondered how often you had seen it in RA patients.

> After they relieved the pressure off the front of my knee and

> removed some debris and spurs or smoething and did a lateral

> release, the cyst seemed to dissipate. It is a lot less painful

> now, just the usual RA pain which is everywhere, not just there as

> you know. Well, let me know what you think. I know you are not an

> MD, but you know you probably could become one with all of your

> knowledge! We do appreciate it. and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope it was a

> good one.

>

> Tracie in Maine