Going to the Doc for my Saddle Sore tomorrow

[emily_in_nc]

So...I finally decided I would make an appointment at the dermatologist to check out the saddle sore I got last summer that became chronic. My PCP checked it in late August at my yearly physical (or was it Sept?), and at that time she wanted me to have a dermatologist check it if it didn't go away after some time off the bike. She mentioned that it might have to be excised, so I decided to wait until the off season and give it a chance to heal. She didn't seem that concerned, but she did say that it didn't look likely to go away on its own (she's a cyclist too).

Once I got it, I only rode in very good shorts (Sugoi, Shebeest or PI), and on saddles that have always worked for me (Terry Butterfly on my road bike and Selle San Marco Atola on my mtb), but once it was there, it just wouldn't go away. It would shrink some, but every time I rode, it would start bothering me part-way into the ride and thereafter for a day or two.

The last time I rode outside was November 1 (mountain), and I've only ridden the trainer once, the first week in January, because of the danged thing. It has a purplish hue (sorry, TMI!) and is still a bit tender to the touch, and I know the minute I get back to riding this spring, it will flare right back up. I don't want to have to deal with this all of next cycling season, as a saddle sore takes a lot of fun out of it, as many of you can attest to!

So, we'll see what she says...I'm not excited about the possibility of excision, but it's worth it if it works -- I can't ride another season with it.

Emily

[Zen]

Have it taken care of. You've been suffering WAY too long.
The procedure is never as bad as we imagine.

[Velobambina]

Good luck, Emily. Sending good vibes your way for a quick healing.

[fatbottomedgurl]

ooohhh pooor babyyy. hugs to you, get better so when the weather turns you can try out that new fork!

[OakLeaf]

Owie, owie, owie.

Make sure they give you good pain meds after the surgery.

[RoadRaven]

Def go Emily (although I guess by this post I suppose you might be there!)

All that time off the bike should have seen that thing disappear.
Glad you are going and getting it sorted...

[Blueberry]

Hey Emily-

What did the Doc say??

CA