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2009-06-26 9:08 AM


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Subject: saddle sore? what is this?
Just last night after a ride, I noticed something strange on the inside of my upper thigh.  It is difficult, but the best I can describe it as is a pimple/ingrown hair only without any sign of a head or irritation at the surface of the skin.  Looking at the area where it's at, you would have no idea it is there.  It is very painful to the touch.  I have a relatively high threshold for pain, but If I apply any pressure at all, the pain is immediate and goes up to a 7 or and 8 in intensity if I try to do any more than lightly touch it.  I'm at a loss for what this is, the best I can come up with is saddle sore, but I have never experienced anything like this.  I have ridden the past 5 days here (avg 20 miles per ride) and it has been exceptionally hot (95+ every day) so that area has been exposed to some moisture.  The spot is roughly the same area of my thigh that would rub against my bike seat as I pedal. I've had weeks before where I've ridden twice the miles without any issues, so I don't know why this would pop up now.

Anyone out there have an idea what might be going on?  Any ideas for how to treat it?

Thanks in advance!

Eric


2009-06-26 2:15 PM
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Subject: RE: saddle sore? what is this?
Keep an eye on it, it can possibly be the start of a boil or cellulitis, if thats the case, you should see your health care provider.
2009-06-27 8:19 AM
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is it putting off any heat? Does it look like a "spider bite"

If its putting off heat get it looked at. Especially if its in a position to be irritated. I have a sneaking suspicion it might be something not good.

I have had MRSA so many times its not funny, my body wont fight it. Always starts with an ingrown hair thats irritated, then gets infected in a position thats getting rubbed or worked such as you describe.
2009-06-27 1:06 PM
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Subject: RE: saddle sore? what is this?
You said that you rode the last 5 days in a row, did you wash your bike shorts between every ride? Bacteria/fungi LOVE that warmth + moisture.
2009-06-27 10:47 PM
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Subject: RE: saddle sore? what is this?
And put your shorts in the dryier at low temp for a few minutes to finish drying them out. Over night hanging is not sufficient onless you let them hang for more than 24 hrs, sometime more depending where you live.


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