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  1. Ed Aster

    Anybody out there doing a Camino with A Fib?

    Many thanks to all who responded, after completing the Frances in 17,18,19 before being diagnosed with AFib i knew the Camino was an important part of my life. At 73 now am prescribed some good meds that have calmed down the aspects of AFib , my Cardiologist has me off our local mountain here in...
  2. Ed Aster

    Anybody out there doing a Camino with A Fib?

    I have A Fib and would like to hear from other walkers/hikers with the same who are walking a Camino and how they deal with it.
  3. Ed Aster

    Heart condition on the Camino

    I have done 3 Caminos 2xCF and Camino Portuguese in 2017 18 19, I have developed a heart condition A Fib with palpitations and shortness of breath. I am walking 4-5 times a week 4-5 km a day and feel good doing so. I want back on the Camino but would like to hear from others who have dealt with...
  4. Ed Aster

    Minor Glitch Hopefully - Asking for Prayers

    From one cancer survivor to I’m praying to another, god bless you.
  5. Ed Aster

    Drink tap water between Burgos and Leon?

    I did the Burgos to Astorga stages this May and had no problems drinking the tap water at all. I don’t drink alcohol so water is my drink of choice. Enjoy!!!
  6. Ed Aster

    Insole question

    I’m on my 4th pair of Columbia Ventrailia trail shoes and the first thing I do is take out the original inside inserts and replace with Dr. Scholls heavy duty inserts. Works a charm and creates added comfort for my high arched feet.
  7. Ed Aster

    Massages on Portuguese route for bad back

    My back went out on the Portuguese, if you are on the coastal near Oia stop at Casa Puerta and they will direct you to a great Physio who helped me big time. Good luck
  8. Ed Aster

    knees -- braces?

    Hi Kestrel, having just completed the Camino Portuguese I would recommend you consider a compression sleeve for each knee. I am 70 years old in good condition and have great knees because when I do long distance walking I wear them religiously. These are the ones that you pull on each leag over...
  9. Ed Aster

    Preparation to avoid some feet problems

    I’m on the Camino Portuguese right now on day 5 and have the same two blisters in the exact same places as last year on the Frances. I trained for the past 5 months with trail runners and backpack and feel for 70 am in good enough shape. Blisters are just a part of doing a lot of walking. I have...

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