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I admit to being a regular user of Ibuprofen especially when I got tendonitis on the Camino Frances in May/June this year. They seem to be easily available and not expensive - ask at any Farmacia - the name is the same but pronounce the I as ee not eye. However, yes, they do vary in strength and...
Hi Sean
I don't normally get blisters, but with the heat on the Meseta last month I got enormous ones. On my left heel I had a blister on top of a blister on top of a bruise. Anything you can do to keep your feet cool will help.
If you go on to the British "NHS Direct" web site or the BBC...
For what it is worth, I always wear purpose made walking socks, clean every day. Don't do long walks until my boots are worn in. Stop as soon as I feel a hot spot and tape it with micropore. Be prepared to stop regularly at the beginning of a walk to adjust the boots until they are comfortable...
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