sugargypsy
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- CF 2019
Planning: CP / CF or CdN 2022
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I think that everyone should heed that advice. The old needle and thread treatment just creates a pathway for bacteria to enter the wound.The advice I’ve taken without question is to avoid ‘solutions’ that involve draining the plasters using a needle and thread.
IF you decide to drain the blister with needle and the thread ALWAYS use thread soaked in iodine and disinfect the needle over the fire (cig lighter would do)!!! Otherwise it might be a disaster as @trecile wrote. And after the "surgery" cover the blister properly and clean it at least once daily with either iodine or pharmacy alcohol.I think that everyone should heed that advice. The old needle and thread treatment just creates a pathway for bacteria to enter the wound.
Using a lghter to sterilize brings carbon into the wound. Bring clean blades. Watch Youtube videos on blister care.IF you decide to drain the blister with needle and the thread ALWAYS use thread soaked in iodine and disinfect the needle over the fire (cig lighter would do)!!! Otherwise it might be a disaster as @trecile wrote. And after the "surgery" cover the blister properly and clean it at least once daily with either iodine or pharmacy alcohol.
But I still don't recommend it!
If the Compeed is applied on a hot spot or unopened blister then you don't have to worry about infection. Compeed is called "second skin", which in fact allows your skin to grow over the blister and during that time body itself drain the water from the blister on the inside. But don't apply Compeed on open blister because that's definitely a recipe for infection. In this case gauze or something like that is much better....
Btw: The only thing I was very seriously warned to use is Compeed or anything comparable, because one can't check whether a blister gets infected, since they are not changed daily. Due to the neuropathy some people might not notice an infection right away, and get in to serious problems.
I'd recommend not using compeed because it is nearly impossible to remove if it becomes necessary to do so. As I understand it, compeed is used to cushion the area surrounding the hot spot/blister if it's closed. But at some point, that blister may open and it will be difficult to clean adequately with the compeed surrounding it. Your best bet with neuropathy is consistent preventive measures (taping vulnerable areas every morning & removing tape after walking, washing & drying thoroughly every nite, inspecting the entire foot & toes before & after washing for skin changes, tenderness, etc). You will avoid infection with vigilant skin care if you are not immunodepressed. Walking with closed blisters is painful so if you do not want to open them, it's imperative to prevent them. I encourage you to learn how to do dressings if needed before you begin your Camino (online videos) & also practice taping potential blister areas with paper tape. You should also practice using lubricants (glide, etc) to see how to effectively use them in conjunction with taping (eg tape won't adhere to the area where you apply lubricant so figure out in advance how to affix the tape effectively). If you practice all this before you go, you will save yourself hours of frustration on the Camino trying to find what works best for you. One more thing, consider trying gel inserts available over the counter. Dr School makes some fir about $20//pair and they may help a lot. Buen Camino.Thanks to all of you who answered.
Well, than I will just try to train as much as I can, hope that I'll find perfect shoes & socks. Then I hopefully won`t get any blisters and don't have to keep the distances too low.
Btw: The only thing I was very seriously warned to use is Compeed or anything comparable, because one can't check whether a blister gets infected, since they are not changed daily. Due to the neuropathy some people might not notice an infection right away, and get in to serious problems.
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