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Update: podiatrist shaved down the calluses on both toes. Wow. No more pain! He suggested to still use the gel pad between the toes, which I will do. Went for a 5 K walk yesterday…no issues. Phew. I’m feeling much better about my walk now! Who knew the solution was so simple? Obviously not me!!
This is all so interesting. Thanks to everyone sharing your experiences. I’m wondering how I will do on the descent to Roncevalles next week and will keep these tips in mind.
Ha ha gotcha. I suppose I wouldn’t be opposed to café can leche but coffee’s not really my cup of tea….HA HA
In all seriousness I would try it, though. 😀
I’m open to new experiences, that is for sure. I just am leery of the caffeine withdrawal headache. However I enjoy green, rooibois, black and herbal tea. I just would like to have that bit of caffeine in the AM. I can drink the tea black, if needs be. 😀
Well…I had thought of that, too. I am bringing some Tevas to wear at night, to give the feet a rest. They possibly might work as relief for part of the day’s walk but I haven’t tried them with any distance.
It’s a good thing we are doing luggage transport, lol. Got a lot of extra shoes to haul… 😬
Thank you, that is helpful to hear from someone who has the same issue. I do have the pads with holes in them. Positioning is tricky - it was what caused more pain yesterday morning. I have a couple of similar gel-type covers, one style with the toe cap cover and one that is more of a sleeve...
Everyone talks about the wonderful café con leche, but what if tea is more to your liking? Can you even get tea along the Camino (Frances)? I don’t drink coffee but my morning cup of tea is essential. 😬
I think I’ll be able to get an appointment before I go.
We did our longest walk so far today - 25/26 km. This morning my toes were painful. When we came home for lunch after 10k I started this thread. But before we went out for the afternoon, I had a long think and adjusted some things. I took...
I have one on the outside of the big toe and the other on the pinky of the same foot, between the toes.
In looking online it looks like o should be able to see a podiatrist next week.
Postponing isn’t really really an option. Everything is booked.
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