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  1. Scott Sweeney

    Looking for a weight loss accountability partner who has walked the Camino

    I have never lost any weight while walking. Especially in Spain where the food is so good. Now I will say I never gain weight but I've never lost weight either. All the breads and cheeses.... I enjoy food and I enjoyed walking.
  2. Scott Sweeney

    Experience with Plantar Fasciitis

    Rest, Ice and exercise. Buy a good walking boot.
  3. Scott Sweeney

    Advice needed: Managing a large blister on the heel

    If it was my heal, I would run a needle and thread the blister. Leaving about a half inch of thread out both sides of the blister. Drain the blister, let the thread wick water out of blister. Cover with bandaid.
  4. Scott Sweeney

    Why is my nose bleeding so much?

    Not a doctor but it could be a blood pressure issue or excessive heat will cause it. I would be checked out.
  5. Scott Sweeney

    I'm so discouraged!

    Try Duct tape.
  6. Scott Sweeney

    Sleepwalking on the Camino

    Tie your foot to the bed. Sounds terrible but we have a friend who got an extremely infected tooth and Sinus infection. She was transported to a hospital the following day. She was delusional from fever but she knew enough to tie one leg to a tree so she wouldn't wonder off before help came. (Or...
  7. Scott Sweeney

    Your Ideal First Aid Kit for the Camino

    Over the years we've learned one thing, you can't prepare for everything. You can be ready for those issues that are common for yourself as a walker. I take care of my feet and know how to lace and knot my boots.We carry a; needle and sterilized thread. Common size bandaids Triple antibiotic...
  8. Scott Sweeney

    Do you "push off" when you walk?

    Good luck with your toes and the ball of your foot. I agree the Camino is not the place to start walking different and I'm not sure you want to wake up amused muscles. Best of luck.
  9. Scott Sweeney

    Creams, sprays, ointments... AGGGHH!

    I always found where soaking your feet may feel good but it also softens the skin. Soft skin in a walking shoe or boot sounds like a blister invitation. We each have our habit's I reckon.
  10. Scott Sweeney

    Creams, sprays, ointments... AGGGHH!

    Wear a hat with a brim and sunscreen. With pharmacies everywhere I can buy something for pain if and when I hurt. You smell a lot of Ben Gay on the Camino but I'm not sure that it works. Wendy uses Vaseline and still gets small blisters so..... Take sunscreen for your face and a small tube...
  11. Scott Sweeney

    Last Minute Questions! (First Aid and Water)

    Band aides, Neosporin cream, needle and white thread , tweezers and nail clippers. Also ibuprofen and a few Pepto capsules. I have always been fortunate enough not to suffer from blisters or drink from public fountains so my first aid is minimal.
  12. Scott Sweeney

    Help with blisters!

    Your boot is loose on your foot. Snug up the first couple laces and on the third one tie a knot. Your foot is sliding forward as you're walking.
  13. Scott Sweeney

    Question (about walking poles) for older walkers

    It's totally a personal thing. We always walk with poles. Stranger to become part of the rhythm, part of the prayers. Then and consciously keep me from putting a hand in my pocket for having my hands swell. Totally personal preference.
  14. Scott Sweeney

    Hot Water?

    When we walked the Madrid in November of 2019 we stayed in in a house Coca and when asked about heat she handed each us a hot water bottle. So suppose it's possible.
  15. Scott Sweeney

    wearing a backpack over a pacemaker -- any problem?

    If your backpack is fitted good you should not have an issue. Utilize the waist strap to keep the weight off your shoulders. If your cardiologist says it's good go for it. Burn Camino
  16. Scott Sweeney

    Should I pack backup eyeglasses?

    You You would be surprised how few opticians you see outside of the larger cities. The second pair in a soft case will take up very little space or add any significant weight. Take the additional glasses.
  17. Scott Sweeney

    Camino after weight loss surgery

    Sausages and jerky are also high in sodium which can result in water retention. Might I recommend nuts and trail mix also. And include fruit's with portioned amounts of bread.
  18. Scott Sweeney

    BlisterStuff

    Sounds and discription sounds like a skin softener. If you are prone to blister's may I suggest articles on lacing and tying boots. Also duct tape. :-)
  19. Scott Sweeney

    LIVE from the Camino Injury Advice

    With legs together cross right foot over left and do toe touches. The cross your other foot and bend to toes again repeat in reps of 5. Than another useful stretch is extend arms against a wall or door way, stretch on leg out behind you with the other bent in front of you. Push with the...
  20. Scott Sweeney

    Stuck in Hornillos with suspected shin splints

    We Irish are a strong bunch.

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