haemodialysis on the Camino route?

[rachelireland]

Hi. I am a haemodialysis patient which means I have to receive 3 or 4 hours dialysis every alternate day. The most I can stretch out a break in dialysis would be 48 hours without any.
I was wondering if anyone knows of someone who may have found a way to do the Camino while linking up with local dialysis centres to gey their treatment on the way? Any help or advice greatly appreciated.
Sincerely
Rachel

 

[mspath]

Hi. I am a haemodialysis patient which means I have to receive 3 or 4 hours dialysis every alternate day. The most I can stretch out a break in dialysis would be 48 hours without any.
I was wondering if anyone knows of someone who may have found a way to do the Camino while linking up with local dialysis centres to gey their treatment on the way? Any help or advice greatly appreciated.
Sincerely
Rachel

Hi Rachel,

Welcome to the Forum!

Do browse through the Forum topic regarding Medical Issues to read many inspiring posts by other pilgrims who have walked in spite of various health problems.

From another web here is one account of a pilgrim needing dialysis walking through Galicia.
Click here to read more of his story.

Please do let us know other sources and accounts that you find in your current search for info.

Good luck and Buen camino!

Margaret Meredith

 

[minanni]

Wow Margaret! Your information and knowledge just keeps giving and giving!! I so admire all the kind help and words of encouragement you give everyone on this forum!! You are a true Camino angel!!

 

[minanni]

And good luck Rachel!! Buen Camino!!

 

[Nanc]

Hi Rachel,


From another web here is one account of a pilgrim needing dialysis walking through Galicia.
Click here to read more of his story.


WOW great story. Not just of Juan Antonio's choice to live a full life unimpeded but for all the wonderful pilgrims who chose to share his journey. A true gift of fellowship. May I earn and learn that lesson in selflessness .
Nanc

 

[Nanc]

Whoops poor editing see my comment in yellow box

 

[smj6]

...account of a pilgrim needing dialysis walking through Galicia.
Click here to read more of his story.....

I agree, a very inspiring story which also puts into perspective many of the worries/ fears of some pilgrims. Thank you for sharing, Margaret.
Suzanne

 

[CaminoDebrita]

I can't like your post enough! Thank you for sharing your exciting plans.

I have a great deal of empathy for you in your quest to find a way to make your journey! I will be glad to find out how everything goes.

Buen Camino!