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    Stuck in Hornillos with suspected shin splints

    I thought my Camino was over last year after coming down from O Cebriero. Walking up hill did not seem to bother it but coming down .... oh my goodness. My right shin had been on fire for over 2 days while walking and I limped into Hospital by taking 3 - 4 steps at a time and stopping. As I...
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    What kind of pain is that??

    Please don't ever ever ignore chest pain even if you think it is nothing. Please don't rest to see if it will go away, you can loose valuable time, please don't go to bed hoping it will be gone in the morning. If you have pain in your chest while exerting yourself (like walking up a hill) then...
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    First aid on Camino - some thoughts

    David I commend you, doing first -aid as a planned event on the Camino is very charitable and I can see that it would be very fulfilling. I am similar to Kanga, I am too selfish. I work in health care and when people asked me what I do for a living I was very hesitant to tell them because I...
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    Knee pain on the camino

    As a Canadian who grew up in the North this is what I call a toque http://www.twinfinite.net/2014/07/01/totally-real-canada-easter-eggs-video-games/toque/
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    Wrangling Your Medications

    I take enough for my travels in the prescription bottle they come in. I have seen medications packaged in sealed plastic baggies such as was described but they are packaged by the pharmacist and carry a label as to what each baggie contains. I have learned that it is invaluable to have a list...
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    Blister Prevention and Foot Care

    In regards to the question of how to treat blisters I am answering not a seasoned peregrino but a seasoned walker and health care professional. I cringe when I hear people draining blisters, it just increases the risk of infection 10 fold and yes, I have seen some serious infections from...
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    Blister Prevention and Foot Care

    Swear by using the proper socks. I get blisters every time on my right heel ... every darn time no matter what shoes I wear, until I started trying double layered socks that I got 2 weeks ago for the Camino. Today, 18 km, not a hot spot, not a blister not a nada. Amazing.

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