Baker’s cyst

[Purplerex]

Hi, anybody any advice? I think I’ve developed a baker’s cyst behind my left knee. It’s my that painful but don’t want to make it worse so it stops me running!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

In itself it shouldn’t stop you running for long, but from what I’ve read, it’s something that needs checking out as it’s sometimes a symptom of issues within the knee. runnersworld.com/uk/health/... and therundoctor.com/bakers-cyst/

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Hubby and I get this occasionally but monitoring and not putting extra stress on knees- like kneeling for long time gardening etc, seems to clear it very quickly, within day. If this persists seek advice

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I had this in my pre running days and I sympathise with you. The medical opinion then was that they don’t drain them but leave them to go on their own accord and less likely to return. I remember kneeling down was worst, such as gardening. Good luck- I hope it disappears fast.

[Purplerex Graduate10]

Hi, thanks for the replies about the Baker’s cyst. I’m wearing a compression support and had it elevated most of the morning and the swelling has gone down. Glad to hear it’s not likely to be a long term problem as on a roll with running so keen to get out tomorrow. 🏃‍♀️🤞