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The Book Method
Posted by Debbie (Doha, Qatar) on 07/24/2012
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The book method worked for me today. I had a ganglion cyst come up suddenly while on a diving vacation last week. I went to the internet and watched a few videos and had my husband watch as well. He smacked it for me and just like in the video... Gone instantly. No pain really.... And my wrist is cyst free :)
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Posted by Clintd (Paris, Tn) on 01/16/2012
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After months of having this cyst and debating over what to do, totally discounting the book method, I finally decided to use the book. It worked.
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Posted by Lynn (CA) on 10/12/2022
Several medical journals state this: "Don't strike your cyst with a heavy object. An old folk remedy for a ganglion cyst included thumping the cyst with a heavy object such as a book. Not only can this treatment injure the areas near the cyst, but also it can lead to infection and cyst recurrence."
Also, according to a medical doctor specifically, there's a strong chance of internal bleeding and scar tissue. This is no different than slamming your hand in a door while you have poison ivy blisters or sun poisoning blisters. I've had feminine cysts due to a condition I have, which behave similar to ganglion cysts. Warm compresses, NSAIDs, and complimentary remedies using anti-inflammatory herbs and spices work together to get rid of fluid filled cysts. It takes longer, but it's more healthy. If you're that desperate to get rid of it, get the doctor to drain it. If it comes back, they can discover why. You could be frequently injuring yourself through drain.
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Posted by Presouz (Sunny Ca) on 02/17/2023
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Years ago, I did get one and ended up doing the book method. I don't remember exactly how hard I hit it but I think it was hard enough and then I just use my thumb on the opposite hand and press down on it, so it would continue to drain after a couple of days of pressing down whenever I could it was gone thank you 🙏 Jesus! But in the 90s, I got a Barclays cyst on the back of my knee. Oh my god that took years. It finally started draining down the back of my leg and I wasn't paying for over two years.
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Posted by Roger (Australia) on 03/31/2016
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Ganglion cyst 10mm appeared on side of left thumb about 50mm below joint towards elbow. One hit with the palm of my right hand & it was gone. That's 2 days ago & no sign of it yet.
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Posted by Terry (Canada) on 10/09/2015
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I have a ganglion cyst on my finger, and it is very painful, I had surgery on it, it came back, I hit it with a book, nothing happened except more pain, I have an eraser taped to it for 3 days, nothing happening to it yet, giving up hope, that I will never get rid of it, I don't want surgery again, but if I have no other options.
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Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 10/11/2015
Terry, have you tried clay applications? It's slow but usually works.
