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Originally Posted by
marks4java
I am dealing with this issue now, and have talked to my sister-in-law who is a doctor, and she immediately said that cycling can create the problem.
I just got a road bike 2 weeks ago, and have increased my riding quite a bit, not to mention having my "back-side" on a harder seat than I am used to.
I am going to treat my "friend" before riding a lot, but for those saying or hearing that riding cannot be a cause, that is not correct.
The force of pushing during a ride, and with your pressure all centered on your tail, can definitely cause or activate a hemroid.
My next challenge is to try to find a better saddle. Anyone have any recommendations for a male saddle that distributes the pressure more???
I still say get enough fiber and it will absolutely not matter what kind of seat you ride on because they will never be an issue. Now if you already have them can the style of saddle effect them? Perhaps but lack of fiber will be the root cause, not the seat.
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