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  1. Bajaracer

    Leg Heat Rash - Golfer's Vasculitis and socks

    I wore your standard beige elastic knee bands with the stiffeners on the side for the first half to Burgos, I wore them under loose long pants and got mild heat rash, they key is after you are finished walking for the day, take a shower and let your skin "air out" for the rest of the afternoon...
  2. Bajaracer

    Proper disposal of used diabetes supplies

    A 16-20 oz. plastic coke bottle till you can dispose of them, they're a lot thicker than the 500ml water bottles.
  3. Bajaracer

    Need help guys ASAP - feet question

    Have you tried applying a anti friction cream/stick/lubricant of some type like Compeed? I applied it religiously every morning before I put my socks on, it mitigated the mild blisters I had and prevented them from getting worse.
  4. Bajaracer

    Major cause of blisters and other foot ailments

    It has to do with your feet swelling up. http://www.fixingyourfeet.com/Blister-Prevention.html
  5. Bajaracer

    Major cause of blisters and other foot ailments

    Hydration is important to preventing blisters, so keep yourself hydrated throughout the day. When buying foot wear, wait till the end of the day to buy them with the socks you'll be wearing, your feet will be swollen from being on your feet all day and that will be the true fit your feet need.
  6. Bajaracer

    What to do if hit with a cold at the start of your Camino?

    Along with drinking lots of fluids, EAT! Your body needs fuel to fight off a cold, so fuel up and EAT!
  7. Bajaracer

    Major cause of blisters and other foot ailments

    Military personnel have no choice in the load they carry and the distance they have to travel, I was in the military for many years and did not enjoy carrying 50% of my body weight myself. On the Camino, you have the choice of how much or how little you want to carry and how far you feel like...
  8. Bajaracer

    Major cause of blisters and other foot ailments

    Start with brand new socks when you begin your Camino, I was using some high quality socks for a few months prior and they were trashed by the end.
  9. Bajaracer

    Back Problems on the Camino

    Jacotrans was 7€ per bag in jun/jul of this year.
  10. Bajaracer

    Glucose availability on the Camino Francés

    The Farmacias in the bigger towns will have what you're looking for, they take care of pilgrims and even help diagnose to determine what you need.

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