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The podiatrist is the one that pointed out the callus, and pointed out that they were likely caused by the shoes I’ve been wearing since last April. She pulled out the insole and there was actually a crater there! She did shave some of it...
I agree that the first step would be to consult with your podiatrist, since you have one.
For myself, a few months prior to a walk, I begin to GENTLY work on calluses with a pumice stone or foot file. The key is to not injure surrounding...
First. I would see a podiatrist, not only to treat those you have but also to advise on teatment should others form whilst walking.
I can get large calluses forming on the inner side of my heels.
Probably due to contact with my orthotics /...
Since you already have contact with a podiatrist she would probably be your best source of advice. My own practice with calluses when they develop is simply to file them down with a pumice stone - wet and with a little soap to make the action...
It is a mystery to me too.
Mememememe. Only me.
Such a miserable state of mind to inhabit.
@Antnix1, I hope you left a counteracting review. But geeze. Sometimes you just want to review the reviewer.
On my first Camino hot water was such a rarity that I noted down in my diary the days when I found hot showers in a refugio. Remarkable how expectations have been raised over the years! :cool:
On arriving at the last available Albergue, minutes before the sole Hospitalero went off duty, a small group asked to inspect the beds before checking in. They were surprised at the "No" response. They repeated the request to see the beds, and...
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