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    CPAP tubing and SD card

    That degradation/damage is yet to be proven medically, unless there is some recent new data. There has been no company recall machines. One should do what one feels is in their best interest based on advice given.
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    CPAP tubing and SD card

    Some CPAP devices have a companion phone app that is free. They usually require the machine to have power for an hour after use every morning to upload the data. If traveling, I can pack my machine and it uploads when I plug it into power the next evening. I now have the heater turned off in...
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    Resmed equip need on CF (Resolved)

    Depending on where the split is located, consider placing gauze or a piece of fabric inside of the rim, tape the edges, and give that a try. If you check your scores on the ResMed app, the Leak Score should give you some indication of how successful that patching is working. Please post your...
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    Hospital Bill from Spanish Hospital

    Not an Allianz fan either. It appears that I could never supply enough documentation.
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    Strategy for losing a toenail

    Having lost the nails on each big toe a few times, I have learned to keep the nailbed protected and moist to keep the new nail growth somewhat soft. I have used second skin for over 35 years. My technique is leave the old nail in place, then only trim the very distal part of the nail as needed...
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    Fitness Plan Six Weeks Out for Camino Francés

    Our group was older guys and we trained 6 days a week, 3 hiking with progressive weight in packs, added hills, then steeper hills. On non-hike days we did exercise biking, swimming, resistance bands. In really bad weather, or really hot(85+ degrees F) we walked in parking garages to limit sun...
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    Experience of AA members on the Camino?

    A personal technique that I have used many times for many years in multiple countries, with family, friends, new acquaintances, and on the Camino. I simply state, " I will have a double, two Coke Zero". That usually generates a few laughs, no questions, and life goes forward. Funny though, wine...
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    Big toe callus

    Having had a similar issue with callouses on the sides of both big toes, with tenderness, and rare blister formation beneath the callouses, I can highly recommend consideration of two products. My go to product for blister prevention, blister treatment, and hot spots is known as Spenco Second...
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    Camino after weight loss surgery

    Congratulations on your success and your plan to Camino the Camino. A few items to consider, of which you are probably already aware. Your daypack might include spare underclothing, a few pairs of disposable gloves, TP, wipes, hand sanitizer, and plastic bags for disposal, as nature might call...
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    Anybody out there doing a Camino with A Fib?

    Correction: NO relationship to the company.
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    Anybody out there doing a Camino with A Fib?

    Understand that I am NOT providing any medical advice, I am just chiming in with some personal experience, and just IMHO. We trained doing 6-9 mile hikes 3-4 times a week, riding a bicycle, and swimming for 9 months and we were late 60s in age. We were 3 late 60d men with various chronic medical...
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    Heart condition on the Camino

    Oh, yes, and my funeral director friend at home, gave me his card and told me to tape it to my chest. And more than a few people asked if I was crazy and told me I would die. Hopefully, Camino Portuguese next year.
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    Heart condition on the Camino

    Personally, I have used the Kardia device for about 5 years and pay the $99 per year for unlimited machine reading of EKGs and found that to be quite adequate. Seeing your cardiologist is a great idea, and that doctor endorsing you taking added dose/s of metoprolol is a good instant treatment...
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    Travel insurance for US travelers over 70

    We have used GeoBlue for travel health insurance outside the USA with excellent website, reasonable rates(prior to Covid at least), and good customer service with ease of ability to contact them, again, at least prior to Covid.
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    Travel insurance for US travelers over 70

    Request for clarification of your post: Are you looking for annual health insurance for travel outside the USA? Or. Are you looking for annual insurance for travel costs, disruptions and such? Or. Both?
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    Travel insurance for US travelers over 70

    We have used GeoBlue, an Anthem company, for international health insurance for international trips. We also have a reasonable EA+ plan for emergency assistance, accidents, for US and out of country. We are over 70.
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    Walking with AVN ( avascular necrosis)

    In March 2020, two friends and I walked from Sarria to SDC. Our plan was to walk to Finisterre then Muxia then back to SDC, but Covid intervened. We were all 70-ish years old with various ailments and arthritides of various joints, some replaced, sleep apnea needing a CPAP machine. To maximize...
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    Health insurance while "Caminoing" during the Covid

    This is my experience. My wife and I are 70 and in the US. Both of us are US citizens with US passports, and I also have Italian citizenship with a passport, but have never requested an Italian health card because I want to be able to choose my hospital if possible. Most US health insurance...

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