Hi,
I'm very new to cycling and after my first couple of rides I came down with a UTI..did anitibiotics...then had to be treated for yeast from the anitbiotics. I've recovered by I'm still dealing with irritation in my soft tissue area, mainly my urethra (my sitting bones are coming along fine it seems). I know now that I need to check in to a few things, such as an anitomical seat, tiliting mine present one down, proper hydration, etc...but has anyone struggled with this when they were first getting into cyling??? Mine husband was previously an serious cyclist and is getting back into the sport. I am joining him. He's very educated but obviously hasn't had to deal with this issue and can only offer his experince in the "saddle" as a male.
Appreciate your feedback!!
Kathie
I'm very new to cycling and after my first couple of rides I came down with a UTI..did anitibiotics...then had to be treated for yeast from the anitbiotics. I've recovered by I'm still dealing with irritation in my soft tissue area, mainly my urethra (my sitting bones are coming along fine it seems). I know now that I need to check in to a few things, such as an anitomical seat, tiliting mine present one down, proper hydration, etc...but has anyone struggled with this when they were first getting into cyling??? Mine husband was previously an serious cyclist and is getting back into the sport. I am joining him. He's very educated but obviously hasn't had to deal with this issue and can only offer his experince in the "saddle" as a male.
Appreciate your feedback!!
Kathie