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  1. HedaP

    Any reports of illness

    For a short bus trip of about an hour and 30 minutes, chances are the bus will not have a toilet. It sounds like you have been very sick. I hope you get well soon.
  2. HedaP

    Walking after a broken ankle

    Just before Christmas 2016, I stepped in a hole in the grass while walking the dog and broke my ankle. Stable, simple break of the tibia, nothing like what you did, Michelle. I was given the choice of plaster or rest for 6 weeks. I chose the rest option because I was booked to walk the CF...
  3. HedaP

    Ibuprofen - Cautionary Tale

    Oh that sounds thoroughly unpleasant. Wishing you a very speedy recovery @LesBrass.
  4. HedaP

    Another shoe/blister thread

    My advice (which may well get howled down and I don’t have a problem with that because we all have our own opinions) is as soon as possible, ditch the shoes you have and get new ones. There are camino shops in Zubiri and Pamplona. If you cannot find a shoe that works then go for a sandal. Don’t...
  5. HedaP

    Epsom salt substitutes for muscles

    :eek: Potatoes, tomato sauce, spinach/chard (am assuming Spanish equivalents here), white beans, yoghurt. It’s good to know that based on standard pilgrim fare, most pilgrims will not be deficient in potassium. Have to admit I make my own magnesium “oil” using magnesium chloride and...
  6. HedaP

    Blisters pre- walking

    Been there, done that. When it happened to me it was because I had the wrong shoes. This is a fraught topic on this website and so I hesitate about what to say next but for me what eventually worked was trail runners with a wide toe box and narrow heel. They don’t work for everyone. Whatever...
  7. HedaP

    Prescription drugs that needs to be refrigerated?

    Just in case you need a backup for the frio, in my experience there was a greater chance of municipal albergues having a fridge than any other type of albergue. Wishing you a healthy and buen camino.
  8. HedaP

    Ibuprofen side effects

    The recently released results of a Danish research study show that even small doses of ibuprofen have a negative effect on male fertility and sex drive. Long term consumption may result in permanent damage...
  9. HedaP

    Dromomania

    Well that explains my previously inexplicable urge to walk every known camino plus have one or more avatars and I’ve been thinking my forum name is particularly boring!:p:p:p
  10. HedaP

    Curious about achievability of Camino at 50, slow walker

    Oh I am sorry to hear your news @gimpypilgrim. I hope you find what you are looking for.
  11. HedaP

    Curious about achievability of Camino at 50, slow walker

    I am another one still thinking about this thread. My advice would be to book all your accommodation in advance and the same with luggage transfers for your backpack all in advance. With your health problems I would recommend private accommation if you can afford it so that you get a good nights...
  12. HedaP

    Curious about achievability of Camino at 50, slow walker

    Thank you @gimpypilgrim because this thread has made me feel good. Much useful advice above. I’d like to add that you might be surprised about the recuperative effects of breaks to have second breakfast, mid morning coffee or tea, another break to have a daily aquarius limon, yet another for an...
  13. HedaP

    An angel on the Camino

    Woollen socks and teva sandals? Does depend on where the sandals straps lie and where your blisters are but these sandals have worked wonders for many pilgrims. I know maybe not the latest fashion look that is unless you are on the camino. ;) Take care and try not to worry. The camino will be...
  14. HedaP

    An angel on the Camino

    Lovely story. Glad you found so much kindness and good medical help at a time when you really needed it. Buen camino, peregrina.
  15. HedaP

    Sick in Sarria

    Nothing to add to excellent advice already posted above except my best wishes for a speedy recovery for your Mum.
  16. HedaP

    The pilgrim next to you just had a heart attack?

    Great thread. Have kept my first aid training current for many years. It’s been hinted at but not sure anyone has been specific about just how physically demanding it is to do CPR. The guidelines recommend swapping every 2 minutes for this reason. And with each of my courses there are fewer of...
  17. HedaP

    Turf Toe 9 days before start of Camino. Any advice?

    I had to ask Dr Google about turf toe because had never heard of it. Hopefully not too much ligament damage done and just a simple sprain. Not sure how much it costs you to get to Spain but for me the cost is significant so I always factor any costs involved in being able to walk against the...
  18. HedaP

    Medical bill from Spain

    Wow, that's an unpleasant surprise. You might have trouble making a travel insurance claim two years after the event unless you notified them of the incident within the limited number of days specified in the fine print. Best of luck.
  19. HedaP

    Lost feeling in toe

    Can't hurt to get your pack sent on but I too would be looking at shoes. The nerve to your big toe runs done the top of your foot. Hoping it resolves itself soon.
  20. HedaP

    Question for the Blister Experts...

    Yes, with respect, I'm thinking much the same as C clearly. Don't worry too much about stocking up on a lot of blister care products because they are readily available in most supermercados and some tiendas. However things like ibuprofen, panadol, antihistamine etc. and of course any...

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