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Obtaining Anticoagulants from Spanish Pharmacies with a UK Prescription whilst on Camino
It would be so much easier for you to take the new generation of anticoagulants which are in pill form and require no monitoring and less space and weight in your pack. I carried mine with me in my pack on both of our Caminos.I hope you can safely switch to one of these options. We are all...- lvf
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Recent DVT, Camino Frances and reliable way to transport baggage/medication
4 miles is awesome!!! You can build from there. I first started doing laps around my kitchen table, then walked down our driveway, and added from there. I’ve always recovered by being active and listening to my body. You’re doing it! Keep it up!- lvf
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Recent DVT, Camino Frances and reliable way to transport baggage/medication
I too am on blood thinners for a genetic predisposition to forming DVTs. I’ve hiked two Caminos with a blood thinner ( pills … Apixabam or Eliquis). It all depends on what your physician says, but I was always started out on injections after a DVT episode, then was switched over to pills. As...- lvf
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Walking the camino with a residue of thrombosis?
I too am walking with history of deep vein thrombosis. I’m bring my blood thinners, drinking plenty of water , and wearing a medical identification bracelet that gives a brief explanation of my condition and the medication that I’m on. This will be our first Camino.- lvf
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