After a long cycling weekend (for me), I have a new friend - mr. saddlesore. I tried icing it last night - a delicate and generally uncomfortable experience - with minimal results. Any advice from fellow victims, doctors, etc?
Thanks!
Couple of suggestions…
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Try taking a very hot bath and popping it. I would apply some an antiseptic/antibiotic if you are successful.
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Try applying ‘Triple Paste’ cream. It is used for diaper rash and can be purchased at pharmacies. Most times you have to ask for it. Works like a charm for my kids’ diaper rash. I have applied it in the past at the first signs of of a saddle sore and it has worked wonders.
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In the future, make sure you are wearing clean shorts and use a chamois cream like Assos. That stuffis worth the coin.
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Make sure you are clean and dry. Sleep without underwear.
Andy
Check out post #19 specifically, follow the rabbit hole.
Try different shorts and or different saddle position. Too high of a saddle will tend to cause such chafing.