Had a cyst on my big toe joint for about 8 months now...
I've been mostly grinning and bearing it, aside from ignoring NHS advice and draining it occasionally, and sometimes accidentally smashing the top off, but it keeps coming back and it's getting to the point where certain shoes make it uncomfortable and climbing shoes are pretty painful and make it near impossible to climb for any length of time.
Has anyone had one removed - NHS seems to suggest it's elective, but also seems to suggest you'll be on crutches afterwards?