Got a small problem 'down there'...
The past few weeks I've been doing penance on the trainer in the basement until things get warmer and lighter. Not having any real problems or pain while on the bike. The other day I had my physical, and mentioned to the Dr. about the discomfort I have in my nether region. After the 'turn your head and cough' and some probing around, he said I have a hernia. Lucky me! From the brief research I did it usually requires surgery to fix. I go the surgeon on wednesday to have it checked out.
So if I do have to have surgery, can I still ride? or will I have to wait x number of days\weeks\months before I can ride again? Does anybody have any insight from experience about what I'm going to go through. I was really looking forward to riding much more this year than last. BTW I have no idea how this could have happened! |
Originally Posted by leob1
(Post 21346856)
The past few weeks I've been doing penance on the trainer in the basement until things get warmer and lighter. Not having any real problems or pain while on the bike. The other day I had my physical, and mentioned to the Dr. about the discomfort I have in my nether region. After the 'turn your head and cough' and some probing around, he said I have a hernia. Lucky me! From the brief research I did it usually requires surgery to fix. I go the surgeon on wednesday to have it checked out.
So if I do have to have surgery, can I still ride? or will I have to wait x number of days\weeks\months before I can ride again? Does anybody have any insight from experience about what I'm going to go through. I was really looking forward to riding much more this year than last. BTW I have no idea how this could have happened! |
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Reckon many here will have had hernias. Best to get them done ASAP because they can only get bigger. Usually, lifting heavy stuff causes this if you do it incorrectly.
When mine was scheduled, the young dark surgeon fella did a splendid job, old fashioned surgery was considered best with a mesh fitted. the British Health Service being what it was (it's got worse since) I'd had to wait and got to buying restraints for the area affected. Straight after the op. I was walking around the ward. I never felt pain, just discomfort for a short time. I stayed off the bike for a fortnight, but walked every day since the op. No problems three years later. The scar too has gone. |
Originally Posted by leob1
(Post 21346856)
The past few weeks I've been doing penance on the trainer in the basement until things get warmer and lighter. Not having any real problems or pain while on the bike. The other day I had my physical, and mentioned to the Dr. about the discomfort I have in my nether region. After the 'turn your head and cough' and some probing around, he said I have a hernia. Lucky me! From the brief research I did it usually requires surgery to fix. I go the surgeon on wednesday to have it checked out.
So if I do have to have surgery, can I still ride? or will I have to wait x number of days\weeks\months before I can ride again? Does anybody have any insight from experience about what I'm going to go through. I was really looking forward to riding much more this year than last. BTW I have no idea how this could have happened! |
Originally Posted by FBOATSB
(Post 21347959)
Discomfort? I suggest you google up some hernia specific exercise instead of jumping under the knife. I had excruciating pain from an inguinal hernia diagnosed by an actual hernia surgeon. After his exam he said yup you've got a hernia alright come back in five years and we'll talk. Anything before that is considered elective surgery. Targeted exercise has left me symptom and pain free as long as I don't do anything stupid. I realise everybody's case history is different but I have had surgery before and don't relish the idea unless absolutely necessary. On a different note my orthopedic surgeon tells me any doc that tells me that I "need" a knee replacement I should change docs. He said I will know when it's time. I'm holding steady with Diclofenac and Cortisone for now. Everybody's mileage will differ, I know.
Can you give us examples of hernia targeted exercises that help you get symptoms free of inguinal hernia . Thats what I have and im looking for ideas how to manage to avoid an operation . Thanks . |
Originally Posted by richardg40
(Post 22489666)
Can you give us examples of hernia targeted exercises that help you get symptoms free of inguinal hernia . Thats what I have and im looking for ideas how to manage to avoid an operation . Thanks .
And of course cycling helps I believe. Any physical therapist can get you started incrementally if you're in a lot of pain to start with. I still have not had the surgery. |
Check it out: https://www.bikeforums.net/fifty-plu...l#post22489769
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Thanks for your reply , With summer coming I will do more exercise and also exercises lying on my back without the hernia poking out . The only time my hernia hurts is while wearing a truss . Also if im siting for too long in a meeting I have to stand up . Its not pain but just like a numb feeling down there . It doesn t feel good .
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when I had back issues, the way I got out of bed was to roll onto my front then slide off feet first. easy on the back, easy on the abs
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Originally Posted by richardg40
(Post 22489922)
Thanks for your reply , With summer coming I will do more exercise and also exercises lying on my back without the hernia poking out . The only time my hernia hurts is while wearing a truss . Also if im siting for too long in a meeting I have to stand up . Its not pain but just like a numb feeling down there . It doesn t feel good .
Keep your doctor in the loop re: numbness. |
No I bought several truss but with velcro . They hurt specially if im driving my car . It digs in too much sitting down .
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Originally Posted by leob1
(Post 21346856)
The past few weeks I've been doing penance on the trainer in the basement until things get warmer and lighter. Not having any real problems or pain while on the bike. The other day I had my physical, and mentioned to the Dr. about the discomfort I have in my nether region. After the 'turn your head and cough' and some probing around, he said I have a hernia. Lucky me! From the brief research I did it usually requires surgery to fix. I go the surgeon on wednesday to have it checked out.
So if I do have to have surgery, can I still ride? or will I have to wait x number of days\weeks\months before I can ride again? Does anybody have any insight from experience about what I'm going to go through. I was really looking forward to riding much more this year than last. BTW I have no idea how this could have happened! |
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