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  1. K Turner

    Hep A/B vaccination

    I got my Hep A before my Camino in August. I was up-to-date on others. I'm in the US and was able to get it at Costco (a warehouse club, often with a pharmacy) for a surprisingly low price. My immune system is rather weak so I figured it was a simple preventive step I could take. For a few...
  2. K Turner

    Suggestion to Ivar and the dangers of giving medical advice

    Agreed! I would hope those who ask questions will take any advice with a grain of salt and some common sense. A few days ago on the CF just outside Rabanal, a woman in front of me cut her head open. Her group had a tiny first aid kit, but none of them knew what to do. I carry a well-stocked...
  3. K Turner

    Drink tap water between Burgos and Leon?

    My husband and I are in Astorga tonight and so far so good. We drink tap water exclusively. I did however get several cartons of zumo de naranja for a vitamin C boost, as one of the 24 people in our albergue room has what sounds like a nasty case of bronchitis. I feel badly for her, certainly...
  4. K Turner

    Cortisone Hip Injection

    I hope you heal quickly and have a buen camino. That must be tough, especially with the foot! I get hip injections regularly but opted out of the last one, and I'm on the Camino Frances right now. I've never had a reaction other than temporary heart issues, but didn't want to take a chance...
  5. K Turner

    Drink tap water between Burgos and Leon?

    I'm in Castrojeriz right now and haven't had any issues. In Hontanas the first fuente (a really big one) had a sign saying they couldn't guarantee the water was sanitary. I moved on to the next one. No problems at all.
  6. K Turner

    Monkey Butt

    I'm going to visit the farmacia tomorrow here in Puente la Reina. Zinc oxide it is! 🤫 I'm so glad for this thread!
  7. K Turner

    Tick bite meat allergy

    I haven't gone on my Camino yet (leave tomorrow!) but understand food allergy challenges. I made sure to learn the Spanish names of the problem foods, and made a graphic showing them, just in case. Be sure to have emergency medication in case of reaction! (I have no knowledge of tick bite/meat...
  8. K Turner

    Heat Wave Electrolytes

    I usually just put a wee bit of salt in my water if needed. Maybe I'll see you there! I start the same day!
  9. K Turner

    Free medical treatment for pilgrims?

    If something happens while I'm there next month, I expect to pay. As an aside, the costs in this thread shock me. Of my 3 dozen (plus) surgeries, most were $350,000 each plus $150,000 each for hospital. That's with insurance. Regular doctor visits run me $400. Is it any wonder I'll be sleeping...
  10. K Turner

    Medical Alert Bracelet

    I have my medical info on one side and my ICE contacts on the back.
  11. K Turner

    Urban myths about boots and backs— are there others?

    It took a good amount of trial and error on to find what works best for me. I have Ehlers-Danlos, a connective tissue disorder. The collagen defect causes daily joint dislocations. I use a single pole to keep one hand free, and for stabilization as well as to make awkward steps safer. Using two...

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