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    Mid 70 Male & Potential Issues

    I would not worry about waking up other pilgrims to go to the bathroom. A walk to the bathroom is far less noisy - if even noisy at all - than all the snoring that goes on in the albergues. Most pilgrims likely sleep with earplugs anyway. Enjoy the journey and just be you! Buen Camino!
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    I'm so discouraged!

    For what this is worth..... I walked half of The Camino a few years back. On one part of the journey, I recall meeting a fellow Pelegrina along the way and I enjoyed the chat we were having while walking to the next town together. For whatever reason, I chose not to stop to change my...
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    Anyone trek The Camino with plates and screws in their ankle?

    @malingerer I thought this might make you smile as it did me. :)
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    Anyone trek The Camino with plates and screws in their ankle?

    @Cindy McGuire - This is great! The pictures are super helpful. My screws look like yours, except mine have remained purple/blue from scarring. I definitely think a gel pad is what is needed and I am hopeful I can use it without any issue like you have. Many thanks once again for being so...
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    Anyone trek The Camino with plates and screws in their ankle?

    Excellent advice, @Cindy McGuire! I think I will follow your lead on this. Thank you for taking time to reply. :)
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    Anyone trek The Camino with plates and screws in their ankle?

    Thank you for your reply. I am returning to The Camino, so I have a sense of what to expect. This time around, though, I will have a plate and 8 screws in my ankle; hence my question.
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    Anyone trek The Camino with plates and screws in their ankle?

    @Chevychase -- Thank you! I will research your shoes. (I love Balega socks for running.) Good idea to have a digital copy of my xrays, too!
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    Anyone trek The Camino with plates and screws in their ankle?

    Thank you, @Andpartner. You are inspiring! I appreciate you sharing your experience.
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    Anyone trek The Camino with plates and screws in their ankle?

    Thank you, JanieG! I may try out Oboz as well. I appreciate your response.
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    Anyone trek The Camino with plates and screws in their ankle?

    Ouch! Thank you for inspiring me!
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    Anyone trek The Camino with plates and screws in their ankle?

    Thank you. You nailed my concern - the skin to screw is very, very, thin. Seeing as though this is my 2nd visit to the Camino, it is still my preference to wear boots. I'm just beginning to walk in hiking boots again, so I guess we will see how I do.
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    Anyone trek The Camino with plates and screws in their ankle?

    Yes, I broke my ankle 1.5 years ago. It is a concern as I really want to trek in boots vs shoes, but I will modify as/if needed. ...and wow! You truly epitomize having a loose screw! :) I'm glad it doesn't bother you. Thanks for taking time to share your story.
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    Anyone trek The Camino with plates and screws in their ankle?

    I'm particularly curious if one experienced any chaffing of skin against the screws? I have a great orthopedic surgeon who will give me advice, but I'm really curious to hear from others in similar situations. Thank you!

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