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  1. howardd5

    Experience with Plantar Fasciitis

    I had a twinge of PF after a vigorous walk in Scotland and was advise to walk barefoot around the house when I could. I also walked barefoot on grass outside . And within a week was better and 3 weeks healed.
  2. howardd5

    Walking the Camino with Gilbert syndrome 👨‍⚕️

    I have the Gilbert’s syndrome and the only drawback is you don’t have enough digestive enzymes to handle fats in your stomach which can ( not often) give you diarrhea when you eat too much straight fat and sometimes a yellow ting to the whites of your eyes. The valve that allows fat digestive...
  3. howardd5

    Hiking with bad popped blisters

    One item I don’t see mentioned is how you lace your shoes. If you have heal blisters you probably have your heals rising up and down while you walk. Add moisture and bingo a blister. I tie my shoes in two parts . Once down the bottom to secure the toes but another lace up higher that can be...
  4. howardd5

    Hiking with bad popped blisters

    From my experience it’s best to soak the piped blistered foot in a bucket of warm salt water for 40 min a couple times letting them dry out well in between.. then cover with Vaseline and a cotton bandage overnight. You could rest a day and try again tomorrow. Make sure your raw wound is covered...
  5. howardd5

    Electrolytes.

    I bring along small packets of , EmergenC electrolytes power and dump one in every liter of drinking water. I feel a difference . I walked the Camino once in August( never again) and it was tough enough . But I generally carry a dozen little packets
  6. howardd5

    Old healed blister. Dead skin came off, no blister, should I tape?.

    I would rub vasoline into the spot and cover it with gauze with tape . After a week soak in warm salted water to toughen the skin
  7. howardd5

    Increasing protein consumption

    One item I need and enjoy is good quality “trail mix” . It give you protein and good fats . Walmart has a new trail mix Omega 3 . It’s got excellent walnuts , almonds& pecans plus dry fruit and seeds. It’s concentrated but heavy . A couple handfuls and water is enough all day . Try it at home...
  8. howardd5

    Ticks on the Frances?

    On a dozen Caminos I never saw a tick
  9. howardd5

    So this is what dehydration feels like

    The first sign of DH is your mind wanders and the last sign is you no longer sweat . In heat stroke you start seeing in black& white and are not really thirsty but confused . I've been there are it can seriously damage you long term . If you are in the Army you can be dropped from Ranger School...
  10. howardd5

    Blisters, Red toe, toenail loss

    Sorry about your feet . I've been there and done that .I think it all goes back to your shoes are not a whole size larger. Yes a whole size ! Send them on and take them home to wear . I have learned the hard way about feet on the Camino . My feet any way . They sweat and thus get blisters with...
  11. howardd5

    Distinguishing “Normal Pain” from Potential Injury

    I think some adjustment of your foot to the walking is normal , but during that time, maybe a3_4 day, go easy , don't do 30 k ,20 or less and rest the "old dogs ". If you do have a strain or sprain you are risking a long & painful trip . I have done it the wrong way enough to advise go easy ...
  12. howardd5

    Inter-Metatarsil Bursitis

    I had a painful knee after last may's west highland way hike in Scotland .it would not go away .anti inflammatory pills was only of little help . I went to an orthipedic who said you are getting old and live with it . I went to a sports ortho who immediately said ,i can fix it arthoscoptly ...
  13. howardd5

    Inter-Metatarsil Bursitis

    I have taken this as a supplement off and on in pill form ,it is supposed to help rebuild the cartlidge in the joint . I did not notice any re!ief but since i have a BIG bottle i take one now and again .
  14. howardd5

    Inter-Metatarsil Bursitis

    I have had a similar condition because of hiking on rough terrain in thin soled shoes . I thought it might get better by itself , but 3 months and it still was painful . I got one steroid shot between the bones in my foot( it was painful) but ina couple day I was fine . Dont wait get the shot ...
  15. howardd5

    Blister Treatment

    I agree ,i never use compeed . Vasolene and a taped dressing.drain in evening and repeat

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