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Is it a rash or chafing? If it is chafing there are ways to adjust most packs so they do not rub. If it's a rash then you should seek medical attention because you would not want to exacerbate the issue with having straps rub on the area. What kind of packs do you have? I would suggest finding someone with a similar pack and ask them for help adjusting it properly or try to see if there is a youtube video on your specific packs. If it is simply that the packs do not fit your bodies properly you should absolutely stop and get different packs because the problem will just get exponentially worse. I hope you can find a solutionWe’re on day 3 and quite worried about the extent of our shoulder rash. I have since distributed much more weight to my waist and don’t feel any shoulder pain. I’m wondering if this is something anyone has had to deal with, and if there are any remedies or tips for healing this rash and stopping it from getting worse. My friend has larger traps and his backpack doesn’t fit so well, he’s struggling even more
We both have Alpkit 55l backpacks with adjustable racks. We’ve spent a lot of time adjusting trying to get right distribution. We made a very rookie error of not fastening waist straps properly for first 2 days so that excessive weight was on our shoulders, and we’re pretty sure this is the cause. It feels a lot better on our waist now, we don’t want to stop but equally we don’t want the rash to get worseIs it a rash or chafing? If it is chafing there are ways to adjust most packs so they do not rub. If it's a rash then you should seek medical attention because you would not want to exacerbate the issue with having straps rub on the area. What kind of packs do you have? I would suggest finding someone with a similar pack and ask them for help adjusting it properly or try to see if there is a youtube video on your specific packs. If it is simply that the packs do not fit your bodies properly you should absolutely stop and get different packs because the problem will just get exponentially worse. I hope you can find a solution
Bom caminho
This might not help you since you’re already on your camino. But I thought I’d post for those considering walking in the future. I am thin with almost no padding on my shoulders and especially my collarbone. I had great difficulty with my skin breaking down even on day hikes. I couple years ago I came up with the idea of using seat belt shoulder strap covers found in most auto supply stores. They required modification. I had to trim them to fit my straps and then restitch the edges. With my pack full, they stay thick and cushiony for several weeks. They weigh almost nothing so I was able to bring a second pair. And they’re machine-washable!We’re on day 3 and quite worried about the extent of our shoulder rash. I have since distributed much more weight to my waist and don’t feel any shoulder pain. I’m wondering if this is something anyone has had to deal with, and if there are any remedies or tips for healing this rash and stopping it from getting worse. My friend has larger traps and his backpack doesn’t fit so well, he’s struggling even more
You could transfer your packs forward for a few days to allow the area to heal. They have great topical creams at the pharmacy. That way you dont have to stop and you can healWe both have Alpkit 55l backpacks with adjustable racks. We’ve spent a lot of time adjusting trying to get right distribution. We made a very rookie error of not fastening waist straps properly for first 2 days so that excessive weight was on our shoulders, and we’re pretty sure this is the cause. It feels a lot better on our waist now, we don’t want to stop but equally we don’t want the rash to get worse
Of Course! The OP should let the body heal. Pack transfer is cheap, and in this case, very effective.You could transfer your packs forward for a few days to allow the area to heal. They have great topical creams at the pharmacy. That way you dont have to stop and you can heal
I have had a few different rashes on my Caminos. I recommend that you stop at a pharmacy and ask the pharmacist for some help. Sometimes I have had to stop twice before I got the right treatment, but I have been so impressed with the pharmacists' willingness to diagnose and treat things such as rashes. Twice I had something they described as a sun "allergy" -- not sure exactly what that is, but the cream they gave me worked. (That rash showed up only on the parts of my skin exposed to sun.) Another time I had an infection that needed to be treated with an antibiotic. I have relied on pharmacists in Spain at least five times. Note that, on occasion (once for me), the pharmacist recommends going to a doctor or ER. My advice is to follow that advice, too.We’re on day 3 and quite worried about the extent of our shoulder rash. I have since distributed much more weight to my waist and don’t feel any shoulder pain. I’m wondering if this is something anyone has had to deal with, and if there are any remedies or tips for healing this rash and stopping it from getting worse. My friend has larger traps and his backpack doesn’t fit so well, he’s struggling even more
It was possibly Polymorphous Light Eruptions - I get it sometimes in the Spring when I start spending more time in the sun than usual.Twice I had something they described as a sun "allergy" -- not sure exactly what that is
Thanks for the help. We went to the pharmacist and she gave us some anti-bacterial diprogenta. the night after applying it all our pustules went away which is what was worrying us. I think a combination of the heat and rubbing with the heavy weight caused the rash on our shoulders, which then got infected causing the postules. Hopefully it will go away now and not reoccur, either way we keep going! Buen caminoI have had a few different rashes on my Caminos. I recommend that you stop at a pharmacy and ask the pharmacist for some help. Sometimes I have had to stop twice before I got the right treatment, but I have been so impressed with the pharmacists' willingness to diagnose and treat things such as rashes. Twice I had something they described as a sun "allergy" -- not sure exactly what that is, but the cream they gave me worked. (That rash showed up only on the parts of my skin exposed to sun.) Another time I had an infection that needed to be treated with an antibiotic. I have relied on pharmacists in Spain at least five times. Note that, on occasion (once for me), the pharmacist recommends going to a doctor or ER. My advice is to follow that advice, too.
If you don't speak Spanish, you might look for a pharmacist who speaks English, or ask another pilgrim who speaks English and Spanish to go with you. But even if you just walk in and point to the rash, you are likely to be directed toward the right treatment. At least that has been my experience.
Best of luck.
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