Several days ago I noticed a little bump on the back of my right hand. The bump moves up and down as I flex my hand. It's kind of creepy.
After I demonstrated the bump and its movement to Lew, he went where all responsible people go to get a medical diagnosis: Google.
Lew's web search identified my condition as a ganglion cyst -- cause unknown and nothing to worry about. It should go away over time.
We had a good laugh when he read about the old remedy of smashing the cyst with a heavy book. Hence its nickname of Bible cyst.
(Postscript: By the way, some doctor friends at church confirmed Lew's diagnosis. So did my friend that works at a mortgage company.)
4 comments:
Gordon smashed one with a book on his hand. I remember him being in a lot of pain when he smashed it. I would not recomment that treatment.
Kathy
The websites Lew found didn't recommend it either, Kathy!
Ouch.... Poor Gordon....
Yeah, and after I smacked it with a book, it didn't go away. I couldn't describe the pain and still be "appropriate".
Gordon
Thank you for your restraint, Gordon.
This is -- after all -- a family blog.
;o)
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