Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
I don't know that I'd take pyridium regularly.

Is it safe to numb your urinary tract when there's nothing wrong? If nothing else, it will stain your underwear and chamois that bright yellow.


nscr, that stuff is just an anesthetic. It doesn't cure infection, just keeps you from having to pee every three minutes. Try cranberry juice, and if that doesn't work and you want to try one more OTC remedy before going to the doctor, Cystex has an antimicrobial.
I would be phoning my doctor-sister on this. Any drug is absorbed by the skin for a long period of time can't be always good.

For certain, I wouldn't be going on a long touring rides for several days/weeks by using such a drug often, without consulting a doctor. I still wouldn't. It doesn't sound right, an anaesthesia. Maybe look into different chamois for shorts, saddle type/adjustments. Takes time to look into the latter non-drug options.

Takes me awhile to find the right types of saddles whenever I buy a new bike. Or at least, I try alot of different saddle positions. I have 4 bikes.