4. Joint Pain
In most cases, ganglion cysts do not produce symptoms of pain. However, some seniors with the condition may find that it increases the symptoms of their degenerative bone diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis.
Around 35-percent of patients receive pain symptoms related to the development of ganglion cysts. When doctors examine these cases, they generally find that the stalk of the cysts connects to tissue with nearby nerve endings. As a result, the root irritates the nerve, resulting in symptoms of pain in the patient when they flex the affected joint.
Patients with degenerative bone disease may need to speak to their doctor about possible changes to their medication that may help deal with the symptoms of pain associated with the condition.
In most cases, using anti-inflammatory medication does not cause any decline in pain symptoms. Patients with cysts on the wrist joint may also find that the pain increases when they flex their wrist.