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29-08.-2007, 01:54 PM	#16
headrush223 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	Re: Cycle Touring and Prostate Problems Double Post - see below.

29-08.-2007, 01:55 PM	#17
headrush223 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	Re: Cycle Touring and Prostate Problems I am a 48 year old male and have been riding for 30 years. For the first 25 years I suffered from the numb crotch syndrome, but I was young and tough. I have a box full of saddles, but nothing has worked. I have a bit of a strange build with a wide pelvis (aka a fat ass) so I have tried many womens seats. 6 or 7 years ago I started using a Sefras RX saddle http://www.rei.com/product/737827 which elimnated the numbness for the first time, but the last couple of years I have been suffering from weak stream and an apparent small bladder. My goal is to ride 100 days/year (May-Oct). Mileage is low because it's a 500 m climb. I haven't been riding as much this year and I can tell the problem is worse on the days I ride. Much good information on this thread. I have been thinking about talking to a doctor about this, but my experience with doctors hasn't been all that good and I prefer to avoid drugs. I am now ordering the Rido saddle. One more thing: I have always ridden with my saddle nose down. In spite of the fact it was very uncool.

18-09.-2007, 12:56 AM

#18

stevetroyer

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Re: Cycle Touring and Prostate Problems

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Originally Posted by GwynBurn

As a sixty two year old gent I get severe prostate problems with each cycling tour, usually 3 or 4 days into the tour. Awaking 5 times a night for a pee is not good for me or for fellow hostelers. At home I only suffer slight problems normally, using mild drugs. Could do a 200K tomorrow and not suffer any symptoms at all (except being knackered) 'Numb Bum' is not a problem. I have a comfortable Terry saddle (the one with the hole). I want to cycle the Lands End to John O' Groats but dread what damage I might be doing to my prostate!
Are there any other sufferers out there ? Any solutions? Different saddles? Suspension seat stems? Any cycling Urologists out there?

Start riding a recumbent. I had the same problem while riding a standard cycle. My urologist told me that he rides a recumbent and that he would never use the standard cycle again because of what he has seen with riders in the past.
I took his advice and my problems went away. I am now riding at least a hundred miles a week and am no longer dealing with the problems you describe.

30-10.-2007, 06:31 AM

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dwaller

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Re: Cycle Touring and Prostate Problems

I would recommend trying the Trico split-rail (I have 3 of them). It's the best one that I've found for relieving pressure in the wrong places. The width (of the split) is adjustable, as is front-to-rear saddle tension. It's a hard saddle (not very comfortable on the sit bones), and I've had problems with chafing/saddle sores because I sit so far back on the saddle, but I've partially solved that by modifying the contour of the side of the saddle with a file and sandpaper (some portions of saddle can be filed down without harming the functionality of the saddle).

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Originally Posted by solidengineer

I read OHsingltrakr's post regarding saddles, but am actually more interested in his first sentence re post-surgery issues . I'm 50 and had been suffering from bouts of prostatitis for 10 years- but 5 of the last ten I was a very serious cyclist with no obvious correlation of symptoms to cycling. Because I had low flow and responded well to alpha blockers, doctor gave me a Trans Urethral Incision of Prostate (TUIP- kind of a TURP light) to relieve the systems. That was 13 months ago. Since then, I can't bike, even lightly without causing pain, urgency, frequency, low flow, serious burning pain that lasts for two days. I've used every possible seat, including all those mentioned in this thread, tried recumbent with Euro hard shell seat, everything I can get my hands on. Nothing works, except standing the whole time (on an upright bike, that is). I've all but given up at this point. Very very depressing. Anybody else out there experience anything like this. Any suggestions. I can't get really get any urologist to help.

30-10.-2007, 08:39 AM	#20
n crowley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: dublin ireland Posts: 383	Re: Cycle Touring and Prostate Problems However I have now put the saddle down again and will concentrate on pushing back onto it for a much longer trial period. Sincerely Gwyn Burn[/QUOTE] It's all about the pedalling, it's possible to put the tip of saddle 2 inches or more lower than sit bone level with no sliding forward or pressure on the hands/arms because the actual pedalling is using forcing backward on saddle instead of the lower back for pedalling resistance purposes, but this is a very different style of pedalling. Using the hips and forcing backward on saddle for pedalling resistance is also the answer for the worst persistant lower back pain when on the bike and the tipped down saddle also provides a more comfortable aerodynamic riding position.

11-03.-2008, 05:31 AM

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Fujiman

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Re: Cycle Touring and Prostate Problems

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Originally Posted by Cowboyathlete

I swear by saw palmetto, I also take pygeum.

I was told I have prostatitis about 8 weeks ago and have not rode in about 3 month's. Have been on antibiotics for most of the 3 months (first told I had Epididymitis) I was not really feeling a whole lot better from the antibiotics, but started reading a lot of prostate info and came across some doctors sites that recommended Zinc and Saw palmetto. I started taking them about 2 weeks ago and have started feeling better than I have in a couple months. Sites said about 90% of prostatitis cases showed very low amounts of zinc in the prostate and that is what it uses to produce its fluid. They are both natural anti inflammatory aids.

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15-05.-2008, 12:37 AM

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Re: Cycle Touring and Prostate Problems

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Originally Posted by dwaller

This is the saddle I use also and have found it to be the ONLY saddle I can ride on. Before this saddle came out it had gotten to the point where I could not even ride. I suffered through buying and trying numerous saddles and finally gave up thinking I would never be able to cycle again.
I am a 48 yr old male and have had prostate problems for over a decade. Frequent bouts of burning while urinating, trouble starting flow, the whole set of symptoms.
My problem is bph. The one thing I've found that really helps me is if I lay off the coffee and sodas. These contribute heavily to my problems. The sodas I have little problem staying away from but the coffee is another story. LOL!
I take saw palmetto and have found that it does help to some degree.
Try the Trico saddle, it's a little heavier than some out there but it is a great one!

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15-05.-2008, 09:01 AM	#23
Farmguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 44	Re: Cycle Touring and Prostate Problems I just bought one of these Sella Evolution saddles and after 300 miles I really like it. No soft tissue problems, no numbess. Spendy, yes, but it really seems to work. The only issue I have is that all your pressure is ONLY on your sit bones, but thats just a little getting used to. I can ride without out needing to get out of the saddle, so far, 90 minutes straight and no reason to move or adjust. ttp://www.sellesmp.com/en/evolution.htm

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