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Would you consider an ultra sound to see if there is any damage to soft tissue or tendons? You have two weeks to get a diagnosis. I say this as a fellow ‘knee sufferer’. I tried chiro and physio for knee pain and if was only after ultrasound that the underlying issue was diagnosed (I had a tear...
I’m on Via de la Plata in Aldeanueva. I need to see a doctor .. it’s not a medical emergency but a precious issue that needs attention. I went to the Centro de Salud and was told they cannot see me without a European ID card as the service is ‘public’.The nearest private doctor is in Palencia...
Hi there, I don’t have same problem, but thought I would share my experience with cortisone shot for foot problem. I had a ‘bursitis’ that involved fluid in sac on inside ankle area/where instep meets ankle. It caused me lots of discomfort and radiated to other area of foot, lower leg, calf etc...
Glad to hear it’s not a fracture, I too had tendinitis on Camino, I too went to a clinic in Burgos, No charge. When I asked the young docotor how much do I owe, he said, “nothing, I didn’t do anything, I only told you the diagnosis”. I shed some tears because of that kindness. Buen Camino...
I find walking in the city and Is harder on feet as you are walking on concrete and tile and there is no 'give'. Rural trails are more forgiving. Try going for walks in parks, forests, country lanes, along river paths. I've recently had physio treatment using dry needling to treat tendinitis...
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