Hello, Has anyone had a Baker's Cyst drained.? How was the experience?

[ladydeerthorpe]

[sheenerweener]

Hi I had one drained about 18months ago on my right knee,it was so painful and I couldn't,the straighen my knee so they drained it it took about 15 minutes to do and was such a relief. Once it was done i am was up and walking the next day xx

[ladydeerthorpe in reply to sheenerweener]

Thanks for your reply, a good result for you. Is the procedure painful?

[sheenerweener in reply to ladydeerthorpe]

It was when the needle went in but the pain didn't last

[ladydeerthorpe in reply to sheenerweener]

O.K. I am having R. knee drained 2moro morning.

I'll know what to expect. Thanks.

[MrsFitz17]

I had 2 in my right knee, the consultant injected them with steroids rather than draining them and they were much better within about a week.

Mary

[ladydeerthorpe in reply to MrsFitz17]

Thanks for your reply. I am happy the treatment worked for you.

[Wolfdancer]

I would say that it is uncomfortable but not as bad as the pain and swelling in my knees caused by the cyst. Draining it worked and touch wood......three years down the line and I haven't had any problems since.

I am a big believer in no pain, no gain............ even though I would prefer no pain! Good luck