Most doctors no longer recommend niacin for first line cholesterol control â except for people who can't tolerate statins. In those people, the benefits of niacin may outweigh the risk of potentially serious side effects.
The bulge creates a feeling of tightness behind the knee as well as stiffness and swelling and pain behind the knee and calf. For many, this pain intensifies when flexing or fully extending the leg. Often, these cysts go away without any treatment.
1) Bakers Cyst. What is it: Inflammation of the popliteal bursa (fluid filled sac) at the back of the knee. It is the most common cause of pain behind the knee. Symptoms: Swelling (like a small water balloon), tightness and pain behind the knee. Aggravating Activities: Bending and straightening the knee, walking, kneeling. Onset: Can come on after a blow to the back of the knee but usually comes on gradually.