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  1. Aysen Mustafa

    Mid 70 Male & Potential Issues

    Yes, definitely.
  2. Aysen Mustafa

    Mid 70 Male & Potential Issues

    I usually go to the bathroom at least once a night, and try to do it quietly. In regards to sleep, I use silicone ear plugs and melatonin. You need to start using melatonin beforehand as it takes a while for it to be effective.
  3. Aysen Mustafa

    Policeman’s Heel / Foot Pain

    Cold foot baths and massage were helpful. I have foot stretches that help stretch the calves as well which I will be doing next time.
  4. Aysen Mustafa

    Policeman’s Heel / Foot Pain

    I wore Merrell's for the wide toe box; however, I don't think there was enough sole support. My whole foot ached each morning and even when I finished first thing in the morning the soles of my foot hurt on hitting the ground. I agree some form of gel soles is what I will be adding to my shoes...
  5. Aysen Mustafa

    Camino with PTSD

    I found the foam ear plugs didn't help. Get some silicone ones. Only a couple of euros, and you might be able to make new friends as I gave some to another pilgrim who also didn't find the foam ones working. sorry, that might work for you but I doubt it will work for most people.
  6. Aysen Mustafa

    Swollen Feet = Blisters

    I did see the Merrell Siren Strap in store but I purchased the Teva Sandborn because there were fewer straps that could rub my foot. I have wide feet. Other than that they appear to be similar. I will test my sandals on a one day walk in the next month or so.
  7. Aysen Mustafa

    Swollen Feet = Blisters

    Any women reading this post and walked in sandals, which brand were they? Did they have a closed toe in case you hit a rock? I took a pair of Teva Tirra with me but didn't walk in them because I didn't want to carry my Merrells. I have just bought Teva Universal Sandborn sandals but I don't...
  8. Aysen Mustafa

    Plan B - in case of illness?

    If you have the time take a couple of days off after arriving in Europe flight before you commence walking. I flew into Paris and spent three days there and did a lot of walking, I then took the train to Bayonne and spent another two nights. I then took the train to SJPDP and commenced walking...
  9. Aysen Mustafa

    Toe problem

    I think I also had plantar fascitis. I haven't seen a doctor or podiatrist but exercised and the heel is better. I am planning on a 20km walk soon, when weather improves and walking the camino again in 2020. Next time, I will be doing foot exercises every night and day.
  10. Aysen Mustafa

    Toe problem

    Thank you C clearly and Robert Hailwood, obviously not what I wanted to hear.
  11. Aysen Mustafa

    Toe problem

    I noticed after a couple of weeks of walking that my second smallest toe was aching. I kept thinking I had a blister but no. The underside of the toe appeared swollen and white and when walking hurt as it moved around in my shoe. So I taped it up. I finished walking two months ago, and while the...
  12. Aysen Mustafa

    Heel pain

    thank you all, Do you think that carrying the backpack was a contributing cause. My pack initially weighed 11kgs, I eventually posted 2 kgs to Santiago and got rid of more stuff. However with water I was carrying more than 10% of my body weight. Ps iPad was the main problem.
  13. Aysen Mustafa

    Heel pain

    Will practise some plantar fasciitis exercises and if not improved see a podiatrist. Thank you for your post.
  14. Aysen Mustafa

    Heel pain

    Thank you, I suspected I had a mild case of plantar fasciitis before I started and I stupidly didn't do exercises along the way.
  15. Aysen Mustafa

    Heel pain

    Both feet, I started noticing heel problems by about week 3. I should have bought some gel inserts, although not sure that my Merrells would accommodate them. Tiptoes are ok, I think.
  16. Aysen Mustafa

    Heel pain

    Three weeks since I finished walking the CF from SJPDP and when I walk barefoot my heels still hurt. Any recommendations! I am flying home tomorrow?
  17. Aysen Mustafa

    Stockings for blister prevention

    While in NZ in December, I came across a travel magazine with an article about the Camino. The article started off, 'But first, buy a pack of lady's stockings.' Apparently you wear the stockings under a pair of socks, and hikers swear by it. Anyone heard of this?

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