Pelvic nodes, stupid question

[Awksom]

I'm SLL. My pelvic/groin nodes are quite swollen. Does anyone have this and ride a bicycle.? Any issues? Thank you

[Newdawn Administrator]

Hi Awksom, unfortunately swollen nodes in the groin area can be an unfortunate symptom we CLL/SLL'ers suffer but yours sound pretty extreme and I notice from your other posts that you are struggling with prostate problems. It's certainly not a stupid question.

It must be particularly uncomfortable riding a bike too. Your last post said things seemed to have settled somewhat but if the problem is intensifying, please consult your doctor for further advice.

Best wishes,

Newdawn

[thelutondodger]

Hello Awksom,

I cycle petty much daily and have enlarged lymph nodes in the groin area (CLL 18 months post FCR - but lymph nodes returned in last three months) (and an enlarged prostate too by the way) I sometimes experienced unpleasant dull aches in the groin area (not unlike mild sciatica)

Following some minor knee surgery which has taken a long time to heal I found it difficult to "get my leg over" so traded in my faithful older bike for a younger model (some inadvertent double-entendres here!) The problem with the new bike was the saddle and the saddle height. I took it back to the shop explained my problems to the bike shop sales-person and we tried a couple of saddles out.

I have to say that it has improved matters somewhat; however I don't think I could cycle for long periods as in my younger days. Mind you I have pretty bad fatigue much of the time.

Another thought is that it might be a form of sciatica in the groin rather than the rear end!

Best wishes and happy cycling,

Roger

[Bethan49 in reply to thelutondodger]

Thanks for amusing me Roger!

[Awksom in reply to thelutondodger]

Thank you Sir