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Q: Lump on the back of the Left Leg

asked by: Guycc1973 on July 5th, 2009

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Hello again,
I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of a Cortizone shot "giving" someone a lump on the back of the leg. The lump looks almost exactly like a Baker's Cyst, as of location and size. Everytime I look up info on a Baker's Cyst, I see that it can be corrected with a Cortizone shot. So I am trying to find out if something similar can happen from recieving the shot. PLus the other thing that is odd, is that the "specialist" diagnosed me with having chondromalacia, or "Runner's Knee" on my left, which doesn't quite fit with this lump, even if it is a Baker's Cyst. So please, if anyone else has an idea on it might be, please let me know.
Thanks,
Chris

Replies(2)

Lison

replied on July 17th, 2009

New User

Bakers cyst (knee)

I have ,the exact same thing on my right knee(in the bac
and now its painful,it seems that my knee got weaker
I show it to a dr.and she says do not worry it will disolve on its own,...
I dont think so its getting bigger, if anyone has an idea ,please advise
Thanks ,
Lysette

Guycc1973

replied on July 17th, 2009

New User

Hey Lysette. I don't know if this will help you or not, but I can at least tell you what my "specialist" told me (or at least what his assisant told me) He told me that the swelling can be cause from anything, standing too much on your feet, sitting down too long, too much activity....etc. He told me to elevate my legs everytime I lay down (higher than your heart) and to maybe purchase some compress socks, or leg sleaves. As I said, I do not know if this will help you or not, but at least this is something. Take care.
Chris

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