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Recondite Raider |
I replaced the saddle on my bicycle, and in the process of getting it adjusted where I wanted ( riding 10 miles, adjusting saddle height; ride some more and adjust saddle height and angle) I ended up with a saddle sore/boil between the perineum and the inner thigh. I have been keeping it washed and putting silva sulvadene (spelling?) on it, but it is in an area where I can't cover it with a dressing. Thanks for any help. Dave __________________________ More blessed than I deserve. http://davesphotography7055.zenfolio.com/f238091154 | ||
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Start using a good chamois cream if you’re not doing so already. You already know about keeping up hygiene in the ears from the sounds of it. I would highly advise getting a professional bike fit. I had one done last year and he positioned the saddle in a spot that I would have never thought of trying myself. I too, had been battling with trying to figure out to adjust it and had no luck. He had it figured out within 5 minutes and only a couple of fine adjustments after doing the initial major reposition. Find someone who has been doing bike fits for a long time....not some kid that went to Trek’s one day long bike fit class. One product that I believe has helped me in the past was Doc’s saddle sore ointment. It happens to be the same brand as the chamois cream that I use, when I do use it. It’s a small tub but it’ll last a long time. | |||
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When I was racing bicycles and reading biking magazines, there were articles published a couple times a year on this topic. Don't they still cover it? -------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18 | |||
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Ammoholic |
Am I the only one who read the title and expected something about giving the horse a rest for a bit and looking into saddle or pad/saddle blanket changes to avoid pressure points? The actual problem sounds a lot more personally painful and challenging to deal with! | |||
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If it is a boil you need antibiotic cream such as Bactroban. | |||
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Curing and preventing are separate considerations. To cure: neosporin. Hot baths are miraculous. Time off if possible. To prevent: 1. No question that it helps to gradually increase saddle time and get used to it: build up some "leather" down there. 2. Fanatical crotch cleanliness. 3. Fanatical chamois cleanliness. Take your shorts into the shower with you and scrub the crap out of them immediately after each ride. Leave some laundry detergent in the shower stall. 4. Chamois creme to reduce friction. There are a lot of formulations, but simple vaseline is used by a lot of pros. A little goes as long way in this application. Good -fitting saddle and shorts. But those are so personally variable that it is hard to give advice. Cyclists spend a lot if time and money searching for perfection. Let your own feelings guide you. "Crom is strong! If I die, I have to go before him, and he will ask me, 'What is the riddle of steel?' If I don't know it, he will cast me out of Valhalla and laugh at me." | |||
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The Constable |
NO , not the only one. | |||
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Not really from Vienna |
I’ve had good success treating boils with Iccthammol ointment. It’s a salve that will make the boil head out and drain, usually in one night. https://www.riteaid.com/shop/r...t-1oz-28-3-g-0398773This message has been edited. Last edited by: arfmel, | |||
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Muzzle flash aficionado |
Stop riding for a while? flashguy Texan by choice, not accident of birth | |||
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Banned |
Look up caring for decubitis ulcers | |||
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I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I am not |
keep doing what you are doing and take a couple days off to let it heal | |||
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Take sitz baths. | |||
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Raised Hands Surround Us Three Nails To Protect Us |
I use lots and lots of this https://www.seventhgeneration.com/diaper-cream ———————————————— The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad. If we got each other, and that's all we have. I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand. You should know I'll be there for you! | |||
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Master of one hand pistol shooting |
Assos Skin Repair Gel 75ml https://www.cyclingweekly.com/...eam-explained-139014 SIGnature NRA Benefactor CMP Pistol Distinguished | |||
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As other have said, in general, rest and a skin care cream will get you back in action. I wear padded bike shorts that make a nice difference. I usually rub some skin cream down in that area after a ride if I'm a little tender. I don't ride every day so usually just a day off is enough for me. | |||
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PopeDaddy |
Nope. I was going to comment that when we are in Montana each summer we ease into our saddle by time and distance with a day off in the middle of the week. By the end of that routine we’re good to go. So nope, this is a lot different than than what I expected. But I feel for you....sounds like a great excuse to get out of some yard work though! 0:01 | |||
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Run a bead of gold bond ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Live today as if it may be your last and learn today as if you will live forever | |||
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Before I got in here I was wondering if the said saddle sore was on the op or the horse? | |||
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Staring back from the abyss |
You just need yourself some good drawing salve. ________________________________________________________ "Great danger lies in the notion that we can reason with evil." Doug Patton. | |||
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Recondite Raider |
Thank you all for the suggestions. I do wear padded bib shorts, and keep them clean (wash after every ride). I have had a bike fit prior to changing to this saddle, but this saddle's height was a bit taller than my previous saddle (I have it dialed in now). I picked up some drawing salve last night, and man does the sore feel better. __________________________ More blessed than I deserve. http://davesphotography7055.zenfolio.com/f238091154 | |||
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