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  1. Joodle

    Pre-Camino podiatrist visit

    You have a Camino spreadsheet?? I am impressed! ( I did cut the tags out of my clothes to save weight. I am also a lover of Voltaren. I used it quite a bit my last Camino, as my good walking buddy, Canadian Katy brought me some from Canada. You can Now buy it at Costco! I’ve got mine ready for...
  2. Joodle

    An unusual medical ailment

    We had that happen to our dog. It was a bit creepy. It must have been horrifying, i mean fascinating to watch. I'm a nurse, but i probably would have screamed just a little.
  3. Joodle

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Have your Doctor check you for Polymyalgia Rheumatica. It’s an autoimmune disease that can come on quite rapidly and leave you almost bed bound. Prednisone can be like a miracle drug in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Google it and see if this sounds like what you’re experiencing. Just...
  4. Joodle

    Foot preparation

    I just returned this week, from walking the Camino Frances from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago. I didn't get a single blister. I wore Keen leather, waterproof, mid height boots. I thanked God every day (literally!) for my boots and hiking poles. I started off my training at home, by taping...
  5. Joodle

    Smashed toe

    I will need to find my joy within, if the weather is bad. I have decided to bring my umbrella. I have packed lightly, so this will be my big extravagance. I live in Washington state, so I am used to the rain. I may change my mind on my footwear and bring my Keen Water proof boots. They are...
  6. Joodle

    Smashed toe

    Thanks. I went to a dance studio store and picked up two gel foot caps. It covers the whole end of foot over toes. I will put them on when starting my descent into Roncesvalles. That should prevent the sore toes. My friend is a hiker and she told me about them.
  7. Joodle

    Smashed toe

    It's much better, Thank you for asking. It's still a little sore under the nail, but the nail has survived. I leave this coming Tuesday. I see that I will be starting out in rain, according to the weather forecast. I hope I don't have to do all the work of climbing the napoleon route without...
  8. Joodle

    Hip problem

    Yeah, why is that, that something starts to hurt at the far end of a planned 10 mile loop walk??o_O I am happy to announce that my smashed toe is healing very rapidly. I may still lose my toenail, but I probably would have lost one on the trail anyway!:D
  9. Joodle

    LIVE from the Camino I think I sprained my ankle-- advice?

    Oh Scooter, I'm so sorry that this happened to you. I know that we plan and plan and so look forward to our journey. Now to have this happen to you. If you have a few extra days, It's time to rest this ankle for awhile. My son played college basketball and had a bad sprain. He was instructed...
  10. Joodle

    Smashed toe

    p[- I've gotten some pretty good training in already, thank heavens! I know it's not broken, just a bit squished. It isn't as painful as yesterday evening. I am going to try an amble down our lovely Chehalis Western trail today. I just want to see how I do wearing my hiking sandals with the...
  11. Joodle

    Smashed toe

    The whole toe is now black and blue, but I am cautiously optimistic that i won't lose the toenail. I had to push a hot needle through the nail to release the pressure from the blood under it. (My Daddy taught me that one) I have wrapped it a bit and have on my hiking sandals (with socks) and...
  12. Joodle

    Smashed toe

    I am waiting for a new pair of shoes to come tomorrow, as I have decided the Merrell Kapra hiking shoes are too narrow for my right foot. I am getting the New Balance Leadville 1210. Lots of shoe drama since I started my Camino preps and I've been through multiple pairs. Today, I dropped a 3...
  13. Joodle

    The doctor says my dodgy knee is arthritis - advice please!

    I also have osteoarthritis in both knees. The first time I did a longer hike (8Miles) I went to get out of my car and walk into a store for a drink, my knees were so stiff from sitting for 45 minutes, that I could barely walk. It was'nt so much pain, just stiffness. Since then, I am slowly...
  14. Joodle

    I have a problem

    Thanks. That will be my special treat when I am beat up and sore. I leave in less than 5 weeks now. I am really feeling stronger with my pack walks. You have been such a help.
  15. Joodle

    I have a problem

    What does it cost for a massage in Spain? I don't drink, so I can use that money for massages:D
  16. Joodle

    I have a problem

    I will Espidifen my way through Spain:D

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