Saw my Dr today and I told him I'm going to the loo too often. All blood and urine tests have come back negative so he asked me if I'm cycling. He thinks it's possible that my saddle could be the problem. Anyone else had or heard of similar problems to this?
yes, and you need a second opinion. You may simply not be able to release all the urine in your bladder. Ask for a referral to a GU department and get yourself checked for prostatitis (you didn't mention a flow test, and if you haven't had a flow test then your doctor is an arse). Be aware that there may be nothing that can be done to correct the underlying condition (although if you're feeling in need of a thrill you might google TURP videos) but you need to work out how to minimise the risk of urinary tract infections (which, let me tell you, are not fun) and what to do if you are struck down by a urinary tract infection (that would be take yourself to A+E). Bear in mind that a UTI can take 9kg off your weight in a week, and not in a good way.
But...........take it from the consultant at Guys which has a department specialising in this very thing. Cycling doesn't cause prostatitis. You can do yourself a favour by getting a saddle with a groove down the centre (I ride a Spesh saddle which is pretty much in two halves) but if your prostate is enlarged you have a problem whatever you do, and you need to be able to manage it, even if it can't be sorted.
Anyroadup - second opinion from somebody who knows about this stuff. I know you're 170 miles away, but in your position I'd ask for a referral to Guys.
Oh - and cranberry juice. It sounds like some New Age hokeyjiggerypokeynonsense, but I've not had an infection since I started drinking the stuff.
