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  1. flyswatty

    broken wrists

    I am curious...How did everything turn out for you and your sister? I hope that it went well. Cheers, Sonya
  2. flyswatty

    broken wrists

    Agreed. Last year when I walked and had three days of struggling with severe leg cramping, I used the luggage transport service to help out with this. It's a handy service if you need it.
  3. flyswatty

    broken wrists

    I broke my right wrist (also my dominant side) a number of years ago and got the cast off right before I went travelling in Spain and Portugal. I was not walking the Camino but was travelling with a backpack. It wasn't fun. My wrist/arm were horribly weak and I had to have help from a friend...
  4. flyswatty

    Calluses? To Remove or not to Remove?

    Hey There: I am thinking ahead and wondering if it is better to remove calluses before the walk. Do calluses make one more vulnerable to develop blisters? Any thoughts? Thanks in advance! sonya
  5. flyswatty

    How can I avoid blisters!!!???

    I am curious about advice pertaining to calluses. If too large/thick, would this make one more vulnerable to blisters? Would it be advisable to have a pedicure a month before so as to avoid starting with big calluses. Any advice or recommendations?
  6. flyswatty

    How can I avoid blisters!!!???

    Hi there: I'm glad to see this topic. I've been walking for 6 days now (after starting in Burgos) and developed 2 hot spots, both at the lower side of my heel on the inner parts of both feet. I applied compeed and I've had it on for 4 days now and very slowly the compeed is starting to lift...

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