Subject: ganglion cyst on top of foot Has anyone ever dealt with a ganglion cyst on the top of their foot? Mine is located right on top of a tendon at the very top of the foot (about an inch below where the foot meets the ankle ). It surfaced out of the clear blue, sometime back in December...and it looks like it has gradually gotten slightly larger in the last week or so. If I had to guess, I'd say it's about the size of a quarter and is very prominent when my foot is in a dorsi-flexed position. I've noticed recently, that when I wear cycling shoes...the 'tongue' of the shoe hits right on the cyst causing some mild pain. I don't feel it as much when I wear my running shoes, because I wear Nike Free Runs and there is no tongue on those shoes and it just "gives" a bit more so they don't irritate it as much. I've heard that sometimes these cysts just go away on their own...but after how much time? I've also heard that having them drained will often make them reappear quickly, so removal is often the better option. I really need to get this taken care of before cycling season is in full swing, because I certainly don't want my shoes causing me pain. Any info/advice on this would be helpful. Thanks! |