ndb175
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- May-June 2023
Hey everyone. Just wanted to post something blister related since so many topics helped me so much preparing for my first Camino.
I’ve suffered with blisters since day 2 all the way to the end. Nothing better then blisters to keep you ‘in the moment’ right? It sure was painful and still is although I’m already home for 1,5 weeks.
Some things that helped me:
- Don’t be too scared of using a thread. I started late with this, because the idea scared me, but it’s been really helpful. You can buy a set at the pharmacy for like 3,50 euros. Weights nothing, might be worth taking it with you in your blister kit.
- Spend money on podiatrist visits when your not sure what to do. I’ve visited one in Logrono and in Leon. Both have been super helpful in giving advice and managing pain. Both cost me about 30 euros and they were the best euros I’ve spend on the Camino!
- You can buy pink padding in the pharmacy with adhesive on it which can really help managing pain. Highly recommend this for your blister kit!
- Ask for help! My heel blisters were so uncomfortable to take care of since I couldn’t really reach them myself without twisting my spine. It took me 4 weeks to finally ask a friend to help me. Don’t be like me and do it earlier, you’ll be surprised how helpful everyone is.
I’ve suffered with blisters since day 2 all the way to the end. Nothing better then blisters to keep you ‘in the moment’ right? It sure was painful and still is although I’m already home for 1,5 weeks.
Some things that helped me:
- Don’t be too scared of using a thread. I started late with this, because the idea scared me, but it’s been really helpful. You can buy a set at the pharmacy for like 3,50 euros. Weights nothing, might be worth taking it with you in your blister kit.
- Spend money on podiatrist visits when your not sure what to do. I’ve visited one in Logrono and in Leon. Both have been super helpful in giving advice and managing pain. Both cost me about 30 euros and they were the best euros I’ve spend on the Camino!
- You can buy pink padding in the pharmacy with adhesive on it which can really help managing pain. Highly recommend this for your blister kit!
- Ask for help! My heel blisters were so uncomfortable to take care of since I couldn’t really reach them myself without twisting my spine. It took me 4 weeks to finally ask a friend to help me. Don’t be like me and do it earlier, you’ll be surprised how helpful everyone is.