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I recently got a stationary bike, but it had a really bad seat and hurt when I rode it. After I got problems with my prostate (peeing all night), the doctor says it's nothing bacterial and I should let it rest.
Does anyone here have an idea how long this will take to fully heal cause it's really messing with my sleep.
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mark02906 tom29030
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I would give it a couple of days. Try short walks and gradually increase activity over the next week.
It might take a couple of weeks depending on your age and condition.
You can change the seat or get a cover that fits over it.
I take spinning classes a couple times a week and generally don't have a problem, but each of us are different. Some people add covers, but most don't.
If you try the bike again after making adjustments and it hurts again, it's on something else. I couldn't run while on flomax (tamsulosiln) so I started walking more.
Good luck
JerryR mark02906
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Mark, I ride a bike regularly and I don't think it effects my prostate very much. I have a medium wide seat with a "love canal" and I try to sit further back on the seat - more on my buttocks than on my prostate. Good luck.
reg52510 tom29030
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I had a similar situation last summer when I spent a lot of time on my bike. I had great difficulty to initiate urination and I was very worried until I figured out it was the bike seat that was doing it. I probably recovered after a week or so. I won't be riding my bike unless I can get a prostate friendly seat. I hope you recover as quickly as I did: I'm sure I don't have to remind you to avoid your bike.
Perhaps warm baths might speed recovery?
nealpros tom29030
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You can get a seat that looks like 2 hamburger buns. You put your "buns" (pun intended) on those buns to ride. They carry all the weight, and your prostate doesn't.
Neal
mark02906 tom29030
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nealpros is right about trying a different seat (or padded shorts). I don't have his experience with different seats. You can do some research on the internet to find seats that are "prostate friendly", but a trip to a good local bike shop may pay dividends. Other sources of info are local bike clubs.
Lastly, check your seat height.