Going to the Doc for my Saddle Sore tomorrow

[emily_in_nc]

Just a follow-up. Since the cortisone injection, the sore has completely gone. It's still discolored, and that will likely take awhile to get back to normal, but there's no swelling, no tenderness, no cyst, nothing. I haven't ridden yet (even on the trainer) since I've been working late every night ($&#*%@ job), but I feel sure that riding would have been no problem even the day after the injection. I am so glad I had this done and won't hesitate to get an dermatologist appointment for another if I ever get a recalcitrant sore even during the riding season. It was one of the smartest and least difficult things I've ever done to cure a small but misery-inducing problem!

Emily

[Triskeliongirl]

Glad to hear you are doing better. If you think this is a one time thing don't worry, but if it recurs, perhaps its because your pelvic bones are uneven after your fracture. That happened to me (more bone was lost from fracture sites). I noticed that the sit bone marks are different sizes on each side on my brooks saddle, which is why I think that saddle works so well for me post-accident. I know you think you need a cut-out, so you could try an anatomica which is leather with a cut-out, although I too thought I needed a cut-out until I got my brooks finesse, and got it adjusted properly (level on nose, which means rear is a tad higher, proper height).

[RoadRaven]

Just a follow-up. Since the cortisone injection, the sore has completely gone. It's still discolored, and that will likely take awhile to get back to normal, but there's no swelling, no tenderness, no cyst, nothing.

Most excellent.
And thank you for sharing with us, because this could be just the thing if the same thing reoccurs in our house.

Looking forward to hearing about a positive and comfortable ride