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  1. Melensdad

    Camino Unscathed

    I got 1 blister, but it never popped. I also bruised the ball of my left foot while walking on rocks. But basically unscathed. Good fitting walking shoes, good wool hiking socks. My hiking shoes were well worn in and probably 8 months old before I left for my Camino. I too see people will...
  2. Melensdad

    Hot feet for no reason

    nidarosa, Yes, unfortunately, new shoes and boots are expensive, especially the ones with the newest technologies.
  3. Melensdad

    Hot feet for no reason

    Have you tried NON-GoreTex boots? GoreTex does not breathe as well as boots that doen't have it. Have you tried any of the "COOLMAX" socks? Have you tried any of the newest breed of breathable GoreTex with active ventilation that have come out in the past 12 months (LaSportiva Synthesis, and...
  4. Melensdad

    Blister Prevention and Foot Care

    Here is another article/video too => http://blog.nols.edu/2015/07/21/how-to-prevent-and-treat-blisters-video/
  5. Melensdad

    Walking the Camino with Plantar Faciitis

    Thankfully I've never suffered from this, but it can stop a walk/hike/run in its tracks and prevent further forward progress. I know a couple people who suffer from this, its a painful problem for those who have to deal with it. Hopefully this article will help a few people here on this...
  6. Melensdad

    Blister Prevention and Foot Care

    Blisters seem to be one of the most common health related topics on the forum, often related to the shoe and sock debates. I found an article that may be of some help to folks here. LINK to full article =>...
  7. Melensdad

    Ibuprofen

    Sounds like the stuff you can buy at an American convenience store :eek:
  8. Melensdad

    Ibuprofen

    Yes I am aware of that. What I am confused by is that I said that Valtoren was a NSAID. You said it was Diclofenac. Then I said that Diclofenac was, by definition, a NSAID. You then said "Not by definition..." So I am confused because either you are playing some semantics games or I am...
  9. Melensdad

    Ibuprofen

    I'm confused because generic Diclofnacs, according to => http://www.drugs.com/diclofenac.html Are defined as: "... a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation..." In any case, hopefully Albertagirl finds...
  10. Melensdad

    Ibuprofen

    As previously stated, the US requires a prescription. It is not available OTC here.
  11. Melensdad

    Ibuprofen

    And a Diclofenac is, by definition, a NSAID. What my Rheumatologist told me was that many who do not tolerate pills well seem to do much better with the Valtoren. That is the reason I suggested it.
  12. Melensdad

    Ibuprofen

    Can you buy VALTOREN in Alberta? I know it is available in Spain. It is a topical drug, in cream/ointment form, used for arthritis relief that reduces swelling. You can buy tubes of it and it has a REDUCED chance of upseting your stomach. It is NOT a Ben-Gay type ointment, this is a serious...
  13. Melensdad

    Ibuprofen

    I was going to warn of this as well. Here in the US, a standard dose is generally 2 tablets, or 400 mg. Make the mistake of taking 2 tablets in Spain and you'd end up taking 1200 mg in one dose. It pays to know the DOSAGES of drugs you normally take BEFORE you depart so you know how many...
  14. Melensdad

    Sweaty Feet!

    Lots of thoughts, obviously see your doctor, etc etc etc Stay away from boots, look to ultra-light / light trail shoes. Look to some of the newest/highest tech footwear. Light hiking shoes and trail runners are evolving very quickly with lightweight and breathable materials. For the most...

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