ChristineW67
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- June "2014"
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Hola!
Loving my Camino but my feet are suffering. Went thru swelling in Estrella, horrid blisters in Lagrona, and now cramping arches in Astorga. It's frustrating because my heart and mind and body (sans feet) are so into this trek.
I'm staying hydrated and have top dollar insoles and good foot wear that I practiced in for months. Yes, my pack is probably heavier than most but I carried it often before I arrived and I can't figure out what to dump. And my med kit just gets bigger each day.
I'm thinking electrolyte problem. Just picked up some fizzy tabs of potassium/mag. What do you think?
Also - how many stamps do I need each day? Is 1 good enough? I only have 24 more spaces.
Thanks for your help.
Very wise Tattare ,you just take things steady, take your rests before you reach Sarria then may you be blessed with the strength of body mind and spirit to see Santiago, Buen camino.your 3 days behind me but I'm suffering from horrible tendinitis. I rested 3 days in astorga. first night at the main then last two at xan Javier by the cathedral. Both albergues are dives but xan had a fountain for soaking feet. There is also a bus that leaves to rabanal at like 1:30pm. So you can rest again. Before the big cross and the steep descent in el acebo. At the end of el acebo there is a new alberge something peregrino and its clean and nice.
the descent was bad so take the time to rest and maybe use jackotrans. I did $7 euro helped my tendinitis today. Tomorrow is a different story.
Hola!
Loving my Camino but my feet are suffering. Went thru swelling in Estrella, horrid blisters in Lagrona, and now cramping arches in Astorga. It's frustrating because my heart and mind and body (sans feet) are so into this trek.
I'm staying hydrated and have top dollar insoles and good foot wear that I practiced in for months. Yes, my pack is probably heavier than most but I carried it often before I arrived and I can't figure out what to dump. And my med kit just gets bigger each day.
I'm thinking electrolyte problem. Just picked up some fizzy tabs of potassium/mag. What do you think?
Also - how many stamps do I need each day? Is 1 good enough? I only have 24 more spaces.
Thanks for your help.
This is possibly too late, but I got a new credencial in the municipal albergue in Astorga. I asked about one, and they had a good supply- just had to get all my details filled out in a book.Also - how many stamps do I need each day? Is 1 good enough? I only have 24 more spaces.
Keep at it. Don't be reluctant to take taxis and buses when you need to stay off your feet! Buen camino.I am feeling a bit better and still trudging along. I opted out of alburgues for a few nights for a room with a bathtub and some comforts of home. It's hard to heal without a good nights sleep.
I also picked up some toe-less compression socks to support my arches and cut down on the swelling.
Yes, I agree about the dehydration. But for tendonitis try changing your footwear too.And drink plenty of water ... Dehydration aggravates tendinitis.
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