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I am a nurse. I have had kidney stones and bladder cancer. I strongly suggest you go to a clinic or public hospital in Pamplona and get it checked. Getting out of Pamplona afterwards will be easy enough.I have a history of kidney stones and if I have one growing, walking seems to jiggle it up. Which seems to have happened again. I am in Pamplona, only have 7 days left so jumping forwards to Sarria to finish walk off.
Currently using pain killers to manage the situation. If it gets worse, I may need an ultrasound scan to check if it’s in a dangerous position. Other than asking at a pharmacy, anyone have any thoughts on finding a doctor or clinic who could do this ?
Just planning for now in case needed. On the basis that having a plan may somehow prevent the need, and if it doesn’t, then I have a plan.
Thanks. I just joined. It's free for the first year, and to renew you just have to make a donation. Of course, they want you to donate when you join too.I'm not associated with IAMAT (International Association for Medical Assistance to Traverlers) but I have been a member for a few years. They are a group that is low cost to support and they have a network of English speaking doctors. I've used them both to find a doctor and to find out what is available in pharmacies (i.e. what you do and don't need prescriptions for). From my viewpoint, they are a cheap bit of comfort insurance (note: they are not an insurance agency in any sense), where you can get info both before traveling and after you get somewhere.
www.iamat.org
Larger pharmacies usually have a doctor who will be able to advise on where the nearest assistance is available. Otherwise larger hospitals in the main Camino towns have a specialist on call who should be able to deal with your issues.[...]If it gets worse, I may need an ultrasound scan to check if it’s in a dangerous position. Other than asking at a pharmacy, anyone have any thoughts on finding a doctor or clinic who could do this ?[...]
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