Try doing a search on "cyst" and possibly also one on "saddle sores." There have been a few threads on the topic over the years, with various treatments and preventive measures. I think some folks have used a product called Lamosil (not sure of the spelling) during bike rides to help with saddle sores.
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03-27-2015, 01:10 PM #1
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03-28-2015, 09:42 AM #2
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I think it's called a Bartholin's cyst. That might help your search. It's not something I've had trouble with, so I can't really offer any suggestions, but I'm pretty sure there are women still on here who've had issues with them in the past. Hopefully one of them will chime in. Good luck and welcome to TE!
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03-30-2015, 06:55 AM #3
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Hi. Ive just googled Bartholin's cyst and they are located inside the vagina. My cyst is in my groin, where the top of my thigh meets my crotch. Ive been applying heat to it and it is slowly going down, am just worried it will appear again after more biking...
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06-27-2015, 05:46 AM #4
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Have you had any luck getting rid of the cyst/bump/boil whatever it is? Mine is in the same place and sounds the same. It appeared when we were on vacation and riding rented beach cruisers - flat seats, no cutout, lots of discomfort. Now it comes back every time I ride, and goes down if I'm off the bike for four or five days. I'm thinking of trying to modify a chamois by adding a piece of lambswool but can't say it's intuitive how I'd do that! Kind of an awkward spot! Any suggestions?
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06-27-2015, 11:00 AM #5
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Not sure if it will work for you but a pro cyclist recommended a combo of something like neosporin, a cortisone cream and desitin for saddle sores. I had a problem after I did a 130 mile ride.... it took over a year to completely go away, but I eventually did try this combo.
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07-12-2015, 05:44 AM #6
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During my never ending saddle search, I would get similar bumps. I found they were more like blood blisters under the skin. A hot bath and a needle and I was back riding. They are a pain for sure and I would look into a good fitting or different saddle. Also using preparation H helped, it is designed to help shrink inflamed tissue after all. I know an ironman that swims in the stuff.
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07-16-2015, 02:42 PM #7
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When I had to have some minor surgery in that area many years ago, I was told to mix distilled water 50/50 with hydrogen peroxide and daub it on the area with a cotton ball after every visit to the toilet. This prevented bacteria growth, which can be a problem in the groin area.
I use the same procedure for saddle boils and it seems to help them clear up faster.Queen of the sea beasts
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