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  1. Scott Fraser

    I may have broken my leg! Pls help in Pontevedra!!!

    Trecile said: “You should also call Allianz and ask them how to proceed. Make sure that you have all the necessary documentation to file your claim.” This is very good advice. I had to abort a Camino in 2019. I didn’t call the insurance company or see a local doctor. I just flew home to see my...
  2. Scott Fraser

    Best travel insurance

    I had to abandon my Camino once due to a very painful knee. I thought my insurance would cover the extra costs of a non refundable return airfare, but it didn’t. My mistake was not consulting a doctor before booking the flight home. If I had done that and the doctor had advised I stop walking...
  3. Scott Fraser

    Managing Knee Pain: What Has Worked for You?

    As they say in Oz, Goodonya! Just keep walking. For my upcoming walk I have decided to ship my pack forward every day. I also have a Plan B. I didn't mention in my previous post that I'm doing this one with my grandson and two of his friends. If my knees give out I will rent a car and...
  4. Scott Fraser

    Managing Knee Pain: What Has Worked for You?

    I won't bore you with the all the details but my knees have been up and down over 4 Caminos. Camino 1: Full Frances, age 71, swelling and some minor pain on days 4-10, probably caused by a very heavy pack and an overweight pilgrim. Issues resolved with ice, Ibuprofen and Jacotrans. After...
  5. Scott Fraser

    Advice please on Achilles tendon

    I usually do a strong forward lean with the heel on the floor. One foot then the other. Rinse and repeat.
  6. Scott Fraser

    Advice please on Achilles tendon

    Are you stretching regularly? I had a very painful Achilles tendon for over a year. Turns out my problem was caused by a tight calf muscle. A massage should relax the muscle. Regular stretching (3-4 times / day while walking) will keep the calf muscles long, which takes pressure off the...
  7. Scott Fraser

    Tips for Uphill Walking or Hiking

    I have found the zig-zag especially beneficial on steep downhills at it constantly changes the loading on the knees and leg muscles.
  8. Scott Fraser

    Should I pack backup eyeglasses?

    Do a cost-benefit analysis. The way I see it: Costs are minimal -- Eyeglasses don't weigh much nor take up much room in your pack. Benefits are huge -- you can see and more fully enjoy your Camino. YMMV. Buen Camino.
  9. Scott Fraser

    Heart condition on the Camino

    You might consider looking into getting a Kardia mobile EKG device which will let you see if your rhythm is normal or there are signs of Afib. It's used with a mobile phone app that lets you send the EKG to your doctor by email for a their review, or for a fee, you can have Kardia arrange for a...
  10. Scott Fraser

    Does anyone know a good clinic for blisters in Burgos?

    Please encourage your friend to seek professional help. A badly infected blister can end a Camino. Properly cared for blisters will slow, but should not stop, your progress. An idea: if you can’t find help locally and your has a friend at home who is medically trained (or perhaps her doctor)...
  11. Scott Fraser

    Question for the Blister Experts...

    I arrived in Santiago today and have been nursing an awful blister a cm or so above my heel since Roncesvalles. It was situated on the Achilles' tendon where the skin is thick. It was over an inch in diameter with the roof badly torn before I caught it. Not good. Lessons learned: 1. At the...

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