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  1. Nanc

    MRI for a hurting Pilgrim in Hontanas.

    i think OP said Burgos could ONLY do an xray not that an MRI wasn't indicated
  2. Nanc

    Urban myths about boots and backs— are there others?

    Hmmm Seems like we lost OP’s idea and have been revisiting the debate of poles/ verses non, boots verse trail runners etc My thoughts on myths? “ you can’t drink too much water “. ‘water intoxication is a thing “You should.....” “This is the best.... the only.......” What a foot , a back, a...
  3. Nanc

    Lack of balance

    I am not sure the medical process in your country but endure does not sound useful as other have said, seek another medical second opinion or get / ask for a referral some of the myriad of causes can be chronic and managed, some better than others, some can involve progressive disease...
  4. Nanc

    TrampersFriend

    I suspect you would find the fixed compression in the thread area to create rub spots My prior use of wool lanolin seemed to need the soft unfettered application for it to do its job Perhaps leukotape? I wrapped some around the ball of my foot as a blister preventative Perhaps Dave our foot...
  5. Nanc

    Has anyone experienced pneumonia and managed to walk the Camino still?

    Wonderful to hear you’re coming along The fatigue can last beyond the chest symptoms It sounds like you know how to listen to your body and pace YEY for a future Camino
  6. Nanc

    Injury Fractured knee cap?

    PLEASE be careful everyone! We love David but we are not her physicians., we have no know of the mechanics of her leg, other musculoskeletal issues nor the details of THIS specific fracture which may NOT be the same as any of the others who have shared their progress suggest a second opinion...
  7. Nanc

    Has anyone experienced pneumonia and managed to walk the Camino still?

    As wise people have said before, the Camino will be there when it is the right time Your health takes precedence! The judgement you use to make this decision for you right now will hold you in good stead on the Camino later
  8. Nanc

    Has anyone experienced pneumonia and managed to walk the Camino still?

    I, too, developed bronchopneumonia while on the CF ( thank you perigrina on day 1 who hacked all night with new onset of the flu that she caught from her hubby three day earlier- and I had jettisoned the surgical mask i wore to avoid the viruses on the plane ride over to save weight!) I...
  9. Nanc

    Help!? Just broken my ankle- no camino this May for me :(

    I had a comminuted ankle fracture that required plating and non-weight bearing for 8 weeks I was scheduled for trekking and lectures in China starting the week after I was allowed to weight bear. I DID NOT CARRY A LOADED PACK nor was I walking 20 miles as in Spain however, the activities...
  10. Nanc

    First aid kit for helping others

    thank for for your service, and sharing wisdom where in Spain do you dispose of used #11 blades? N
  11. Nanc

    Toe nails

    once you have worked out the best boot possible and lacing technique, consider hikers wool to soften the impact
  12. Nanc

    Ibuprofen side effects

    Deleted to avoid distraction
  13. Nanc

    BUY Betadine

    Double yes on medicinal honey Medicinal best. No bugs pesticides etc to put in a wound
  14. Nanc

    BUY Betadine

    Other medico can chime in , but my understanding is gels may be less potent ( think of active ingredient diluted in that slippery carrier) and they are moist and more occlusive Depends on what your wound needs
  15. Nanc

    BUY Betadine

    “Carrying peroxide” Peroxide had the historical use of “bubbling” away and cleaning wounds I am glad it’s worked for you But for people less familiar with its properties, remember it damages cells below the skin, so rinse it out . Use sterile saline ( available in small tubes) to rinse out...
  16. Nanc

    Injured my Right Hip In Training

    If you've already done 1000km you are more than prepared Taking this time to heal may actually benefit your body from the use, allowing micro recoveries in areas not even injured. Though not a sports doctor myself, I'd be willing to bet that taking a couple - few- weeks off will NOT hurt your...
  17. Nanc

    Walking The Camino Without Training. Fool's Errand?

    I saw many people of all sizes happily walking the CF (I preferred to get my pains and tribulations worked out as much as possible before the Camino so began about a year out.) If you're willing to stick to it, willing to adjust pace and plans according to how your body comes along, willing...
  18. Nanc

    What is in the essential first aid kit

    unfortunately I can't remember the brand. I THOUGHT it was poweraid like the drinks but I can't find that in any of the catalogs to confirm , sorry , my first batch came from the Pilgrim store in SJPDP
  19. Nanc

    What is in the essential first aid kit

    I needed only the following- though my experience on CF in September was based on MY body, shoes, weather etc which is unique to me and may not be what you experience 1) 8 safety pins a TREASURE for hanging laundry on the line! 2) paper tape- 1" best preventative for blisters ever, every...
  20. Nanc

    A sharing of caring

    [. But that means you can eat lots of Tarta de Santiago because it uses ground almonds instead of flour. WHAT!! You mean I could have been eating it all along!!??

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