I have had a ganglion cyst for about over 4 months now. At first it didn't hurt, but then a couple of months ago I have noticed pain around it, and whenever I put pressure on my hand like if I were doing push ups or leaning on something. I would also have pain in my forearm, like carpal tunnel syndrome, (which i could have since I have that same feeling in my other arm too). I went to an orthopedic and told him about the pain and everything. He said that to wait for a year and see if it will go away. What should I do about the pain? I have noticed that over the counter pain medicine doesn't really work.