jcstites

same here tootsal! now i get to go crack them while im nervous playing petrushka.. ahhh! gotta play it for a rep reading orchestra in an hour
, AHHH!

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silverstar

I was told by my biology teacher that when you crack your knuckles, you're actually popping little 'bubbles' of carbon dioxide that form in the sacs around your joints.

Eh, oh well.

Lara

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bandman

There is no known medical cause of ganglion cysts, so I think you can rule out punishing yourself for cracking your knuckles. The good news is that if you have been properly diagnosed with a ganglion cyst you are not in danger of it being cancer. The bad news is that it will eventually cause the muscles to weaken, so you usually have to have it removed.

Sounds like I have experience -- yep -- don't worry, you will be fine after a couple of days. Something that helps is to remember to keep your hand above your heart (for 24-48 hours) to keep swelling down. A pillow to set your elbow on while studying or doing other things makes this easier.

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