Swelling in joint behind left knee

[VJovanov]

I've got a kind of bulbous swelling behind my left knee. While searching around I discovered that it might be called a Baker's cyst - either a fluid-filled sac or a blood clot. It's been about three years since I discovered it and at the time I had a test done to determine if it was a blood clot. The test came back negative and there haven't been any investigations since. Sometimes there's pain in the leg below the knee and some times next to the joint.

Searching around the forum I've seen it mentioned a few times in relation to thiamine (B1) deficiency and occurring with or prior to development of some tumors.

If anyone has had experience with this kind of issue I would be really grateful to hear about it.

I've been diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma about four years ago. Have been taking aspirin for almost two years and experimenting to find the right dose of progest-e during the luteal phase of my cycle this past year. Applied some locally to the area behind left knee with no noticable change.

Any discussion is appreciated.

 

[Tom K]

Your description resembles that of a Baker's cyst. I have treated many of them, and they occasionally must be drained.

 

[xeliex]

Hi there - I wish you well and I don't know much about this. But I am chiming in because of my neighbor's baker's cyst case.

She ignored it for a while - then started falling from not being able to support herself. The doctors recommended a knee replacement - she did it and has been fine like that.

She however was recently diagnosed with lymphoma and is undergoing therapy.

I'd advise to have yourself checked thoroughly and support yourself metabolically. Consider thiamine, niacinamide, vitamin D, progesterone / cortisol blocker / estrogen blocker.

 

[danno99]

I had exactly this when I was a teenager, a baker's cyst behind my left knee. Doctor suggested surgery to remove it and I had it done when I was 16 yo (1973). Made a full recovery and been fine ever since.

Not sure if this is still the approved treatment for a baker's cyst. Still have a rather large scar behind my knee, which has always been kind of cool, but I'm a guy. I think the old English doctor who did the operation learned his surgery in WW I

 

[Tom K]

The good intentions of the xeliex post notwithstanding, I have treated at least 500 Baker's, predominantly among athletes. It has never morphed into lymphoma. Lymphoma, or lymphedema are usually primary diagnoses where edema is not confined to the posterior joint vault/space of the knee. Ease your anxiety, visit an orthopedic surgeon or sports medicine specialist.

 

[xeliex]

The good intentions of the xeliex post notwithstanding, I have treated at least 500 Baker's, predominantly among athletes. It has never morphed into lymphoma. Lymphoma, or lymphedema are usually primary diagnoses where edema is not confined to the posterior joint vault/space of the knee. Ease your anxiety, visit an orthopedic surgeon or sports medicine specialist.

Thank you ? eased mine too ☺

 

[VJovanov]

Thank you all for replying. I am so grateful to read these.
I did not mention earlier that I have noticed some edema in my arms and legs. Some pitting is noticable i.e. an indentation mark forms and takes a while to go away when I lean against something.

The good intentions of the xeliex post notwithstanding, I have treated at least 500 Baker's, predominantly among athletes. It has never morphed into lymphoma. Lymphoma, or lymphedema are usually primary diagnoses where edema is not confined to the posterior joint vault/space of the knee. Ease your anxiety, visit an orthopedic surgeon or sports medicine specialist.

Thank you all for replying. I am so grateful to read these.
I did not mention earlier that I have noticed some edema in my arms and legs. Some pitting is noticable i.e. an indentation mark forms and takes a while to go away when I lean against something.
Could this be a very bad sign?

 

[Tom K]

It can be a symptom of CHF (congestive heart failure) which usually is first noticed in the lower extremities. It can also be a pulmonary issue, or kidney, but is most commonly cardiac. Is your BP elevated? How old are you? Shortness of breath, inability to perform normal activities without resting, a cough, are some of the signs. There are interesting topics presented by some very interesting people on this blog. This is no time for diagnosis by blogging, texting, email. If you have any of these symptoms get to your doctor immediately. If not, visit your physician anyway as you should not have edema in all four extremities.

 

[valdz]

Best sound advice you can get on here.

 

[xeliex]

Please go to see a doctor ASAP and come back later telling us you are good.