Lump on Clavicle

[sunniejam77]

This condition is getting very aggravating. I have had a lump on my left clavicle for 2 months. I went to two different doctors. One gave me a muscle relaxer, which was NO help. The second one diagnosed inflammation and put me on a steroid pac for 6 days, which helped with the pain in the shoulder area, but as soon as the medicine was gone, the pain came back. The lump never went away. X rays came back negative. I take ibuprofen for the pain, but I cannot continue to take that day in and day out. Is this something I am just going to have to put up with? Is there a possibility that it's something other than inflammation?

[louis682]

This sounds to be a ganglion cyst its harmless unless it pinges on nerves or other structure.....you may have it removed but theres a small chance it may return....its harmless but if its bothering you , an orthopedic surgeon may remove it in a simple procedure

[sunniejam77]

The bump is hard and bony, not soft at all. I looked it up and they are common on the wrist, hand,and foot. Thanks for your reply, it's something to ask the doctor.

[louis682]

yes well the doctor needs to see the lump and examine it personally not through a forum all the best

[sunniejam77]

I have gone to two different doctors, that is why it's so frustrating! I'll go back, though, to see if anything else can be done. Thanks.

[susan047]

Same thing left clavicle, and its bony and hard.  I sent you a personal message also.  I cannot take the pain anymore.  ITs making my neck and shoulder stiff.  Hurts to move it.  Pulling sensation on movement.  Being sent this week for a clavicle x-ray and also cervical spine due to degenerative disc disease which I have had for over 20 years.
This whole thing is upsetting as well as scary for me.  Nobody knows what I am talking about,not even the doctor.  I hope you get on here to respond.
Susan