New saddle issues... when to see a doctor?

[Biciclista]

I'd give it a couple days. Make an appointment today for later in the week with an option for canceling if you get better in a few days?
that sounds like some saddle. what kind was it?!

[Blue_Fedora]

I'd give it a couple days. Make an appointment today for later in the week with an option for canceling if you get better in a few days?
that sounds like some saddle. what kind was it?!

It was a Terry Damselfly I had really high hopes for it but drats it's not "the one". I should've included that info when I wrote it but I've now updated the original post in case anyone else was interested.

[KnottedYet]

Blue, post up your measurements and preferences. There is a wealth of experience with saddles floating around on this board and someone here can probably recommend a saddle or two to try.

Give us:
1. Your outside ischial tuberosity span
2. You center-to-center span
3. The results of your "cut out" test
4. Whether you prefer pear or T saddles


About the nerve damage; please call your doctor today. It's been 2 days since injury and you're still numb, that's not good. If your own doc can't see you today, maybe someone else can? At this point, the concern is to treat the damage if possible so that it doesn't become permanent. Don't be surprised if you are prescribed some meds. The doc may also need to do what feels like a pelvic to be sure you haven't damaged any other neural branches.

And, of course, you need to ride a saddle that fits you better so it doesn't happen again.

[Zen]

2. Your center-to-center span

I need enlightenment on this one, please.

[DarcyInOregon]

When I was going through the process of getting my perfect saddle back in 2007 the Terry Damselfly was one I tried. I made it one mile down the road and the pain was so tremendous I turned around and went back. I shipped up that saddle and sent it back to Terry. I ended up with a Selle An-Atomica, which is the saddle that gives me perfect bliss for long rides.