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I Have Multiple Bakers Cysts Behind My Knees, Is This Common For RA Positive?
Hello LisaBough, I have a cysts on my left down below my knee, I showed it to my rheumatologist, she didn't want to talk about, it's fatty tissue just under the skin, it doesn't hurt, it sticts out when I put weight on my leg. (So that's what that is a bakers cysts) Thanks for sharing
Yes, it is common for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to develop Baker's cysts. These fluid-filled sacs form behind the knee and can cause swelling and discomfort. About 15 percent of people with RA experience problems in the knee joint, which can lead to the formation of Baker's cysts. If you have swelling behind Show Full Answer
Yes, I also have them behind my knee and on my upper left thigh. Not painful but they feel hard!
I twisted my leg and my cyst ruptured. I also tore my tendon but it was extremely painful. Just hoping no more rupture. Thanks for responding! π
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