Feeling super frustrated. Taint issues continue. UGG
09-11-21, 10:23 AM
#76
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In order to help others with this problem, I ask you to outline what you've done to solve this problem.
What saddles have you tried?
Have you seen an docs? What have they said?
Of all the advice you've received, what have you tried out?
Thanks.
What saddles have you tried?
Have you seen an docs? What have they said?
Of all the advice you've received, what have you tried out?
Thanks.
09-13-21, 06:15 AM
#77
Senior Member
If I recall correctly, the OP has made either 3 or 4 posts on this subject. I'm pretty sure he's been asked these or similar questions on each. I don't recall him ever answering them in detail.
He seems unwilling to accept "you're gonna have to use trial and error to find what works for you" as an answer. Rather, he appears to want someone to give him a "magic solution" regarding how to fix his problem.
Unfortunately, it's been my experience that in the real world magic solutions often don't exist. Trial and error is pretty damn commonly used to find answers, and sometimes it's the only one that works.
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09-13-21, 06:26 AM
#78
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.Prostate irritation is a known effect of cycling for men, particularly if the saddle is maladjusted. That can cause transient difficulty in urination.
However, so can prostate enlargement due to either benign reasons or cancer. Add an early case of either of these conditions to cycling-caused irritation, and the OPs symptoms are plausible.
Early onset prostate cancer is not unknown, and unfortunately typically progresses quickly (it's what killed Frank Zappa in his early or mid 50s). Early detection is particularly important in this eventuality. The advice to see a doc to rule that out is IMO sound if the condition is persistent - particularly if there is any history of prostate or breast cancer in the family. (There is apparently a rare but now detectable genetic anomaly that increases the likelihood of developing one of these two cancers depending on gender.)
Not a doctor, but have learned a fair amount about prostate issues due to family history and personal experience. And yes, increased difficulty in urination was definitely a symptom.
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09-13-21, 10:17 AM
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Not sure if you're being facetious, or chiding therunt for his advice. But his advice is sound.
Prostate irritation is a known effect of cycling for men, particularly if the saddle is maladjusted. That can cause transient difficulty in urination.
However, so can prostate enlargement due to either benign reasons or cancer. Add an early case of either of these conditions to cycling-caused irritation, and the OPs symptoms are plausible.
Early onset prostate cancer is not unknown, and unfortunately typically progresses quickly (it's what killed Frank Zappa in his early or mid 50s). Early detection is particularly important in this eventuality. The advice to see a doc to rule that out is IMO sound if the condition is persistent - particularly if there is any history of prostate or breast cancer in the family. (There is apparently a rare but now detectable genetic anomaly that increases the likelihood of developing one of these two cancers depending on gender.)
Not a doctor, but have learned a fair amount about prostate issues due to family history and personal experience. And yes, increased difficulty in urination was definitely a symptom.
Prostate irritation is a known effect of cycling for men, particularly if the saddle is maladjusted. That can cause transient difficulty in urination.
However, so can prostate enlargement due to either benign reasons or cancer. Add an early case of either of these conditions to cycling-caused irritation, and the OPs symptoms are plausible.
Early onset prostate cancer is not unknown, and unfortunately typically progresses quickly (it's what killed Frank Zappa in his early or mid 50s). Early detection is particularly important in this eventuality. The advice to see a doc to rule that out is IMO sound if the condition is persistent - particularly if there is any history of prostate or breast cancer in the family. (There is apparently a rare but now detectable genetic anomaly that increases the likelihood of developing one of these two cancers depending on gender.)
Not a doctor, but have learned a fair amount about prostate issues due to family history and personal experience. And yes, increased difficulty in urination was definitely a symptom.
09-14-21, 08:38 AM
#80
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PSA testing isn't perfect - false alarms can occur - but getting tested annually (or maybe even more often depending on family history) provides a "baseline" for future comparison.
A gradual rise with age is expected, but a sudden jump should IMO definitely be checked out.
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