• For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here.
    (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)

Search 69,459 Camino Questions

Advanced search…

Search results for query: *

  1. tigermike

    Ibuprofen creme

    Most pharmacies in Spain carry an ointment called, I believe from memory, Radio Salil. It's similar to what used to be called 'embrocation' in the UK, a cream much favoured by rugby players back in the day to thwart cramp and other muscular aches and pains. Radio Salil seems to be a concoction...
  2. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Hi Glamgirl You triggered a memory, thank you sooooo much, see below.....
  3. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Apologies for my late reply, please see today's update.....
  4. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    This is a very late reply I know, so please forgive me, but a recent prompt from @Glamgrrl triggered a memory, and for that I am extremely grateful. First off please let me say that the memory can play some very strange tricks, I get that, however I am shocked at my own complete lapse of recall...
  5. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Back at you buddy.... I'm in Blighty - mad dogs and Englishmen - and all that ....:eek:
  6. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    And every bridge thereafter I hope :cool:
  7. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Good to hear from you Doctor Rob. Just had to finally capitulate and throw the towel in on my bursitis after 7 weeks and get the Cortisone. Its a temporary cop out I know but I needed my life back, however short lived. The CF in December is gonna be an interesting experience - like you say-...
  8. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    We speak the same language @SYates...... Hope to be in SdC on New Year's Eve - where's the party ???
  9. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    In my capacity as Secretary General of 'Los Locos Peregrinos' may I enquire whether your your club offers any sort of reciprocity ?
  10. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Never say die indeed @kirkie - hope all goes well. And, if indicated, don't be fearful of a Cortisone injection to relieve the immediate discomfort - Doctors know what they are doing :)
  11. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Thanks buddy - don't know about the 'inspiration' bit - irredeemable basket-case more like :D:D:D
  12. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Finally got my diagnosis...."Seronegative inflammatory oligoarthritis (peripheral spondyloarthritis pattern). Quite a mouthful.... Its a reactive form of the disease and my recent experience post-Camino was almost certainly as a result of some peculiar bug I contracted on 'the way'. My...
  13. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Thank you everyone for your kind messages of wisdom and support. Truth be told I still have a nagging suspicion about Lymes disease despite negative bloodwork etc. Was in Sweden mid June to mid July; semi-rural area where Lymes and TBE has been steadily on the increase for some years. It seems...
  14. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Does anyone have any data on CRP levels when Lymes disease hits ?
  15. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Thanks @twh So far the steroids seem to be doing the trick. Swelling on both wrists and knee almost gone - guess the aches and pains will take a bit longer. Although my CRP was elevated (57) it was not considered within the range to indicate a bacteriological infection; more like viral. That...
  16. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Thanks buddy. And you're right - I will beat this. Am already living with both chronic heart disease and cancer, so this contender for a most unholy triumvirate is not gonna get so much as a toe hold if I can help it !
  17. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Hi @iomura I did mention this to my specialist on Thursday, as well as one or two other 'possibilities'. He listened and, as I said in a previous post, was extremely thorough. And, whilst not ruling anything out at this stage, was not persuaded that PMR was the issue. Time will tell, of course...
  18. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Thanks @Iriebabel this is my hope too.
  19. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    Thanks Kanga - managed to dodge the DVT bullet too - so all is well in the world :)
  20. tigermike

    Severe joint and muscle pain post Camino Frances

    UPDATE.... Got a call around 3pm from the hospital. They were concerned about a test result - my potassium was off the charts. Asked if I could pack a toothbrush and return - said they'd retake the test, but if the figure was confirmed I'd be admitted immediately. Not good news - but the fact...

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Latest posts

This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top