Ulnar Damage

[Fredwina]

I always had problems with my hands going numb. Then I bought this bike:

May not be your cup of tea, and You do need to do some re-training, but it works for me! (You could always wear a paper bag over your head)

[ribbit_zap]

Thank you so much for all of the advice!!! You are all very helpful

I actually didn't damage my nerves by cycling. The problem started during a long hiatus from cycling, but I just want to make sure that I don't make it worse. I do have padded gloves, but I will definitely talk to my doctor and then take my bike for a tune-up...especially since my bike was fitted before I had this problem.

Thanks again!!!

[spazzdog]

use a earpiece/headset with cellphone too, because extended time in the "holding cellphone to ear" aggravates/can cause the condition.

spazz

[Tuckervill]

It's not easy to find the right gloves...the more padded the gloves for me the worst the numbness gets.

I would also consider a recumbent bike. In fact, I am considering it, eventually. Carpel tunnel syndrome.

Karen

[Fredwina]

One of the reason I got it was to AVOID having carpal tunnel surgery!
and yes, my dad had a poster next to the phone "do it TODAY. TOMORROW there may be a law against it!"

[Tuckervill]

Well, it is only money, after all!

K.

[tulip]

Thank you so much for all of the advice!!! You are all very helpful

I actually didn't damage my nerves by cycling. The problem started during a long hiatus from cycling, but I just want to make sure that I don't make it worse. I do have padded gloves, but I will definitely talk to my doctor and then take my bike for a tune-up...especially since my bike was fitted before I had this problem.

Thanks again!!!

It's important to get a professional fitting, not just a cursory look at your position. Also, this has nothing to do with a tune-up (not clear from your post). A professional fitting will take a couple of hours and cost $100+. It is well worth it, though.

Wahine mentioned strengthening your core, and that is sooooo important to proper cycling position and being able to keep pressure off of your hands. Don't delay!

And a recumbent is a great idea, too, but costs alot more than a pro-fit.