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A couple of times. Unless you have had complications, it should be no problem. Be sure to do some training before to get your lungs working!Has anyone managed to walk a Camino after this illness?
Hi Stefystar, I hope you are making a sound recovery.Hi, I am a little down as just recovering from pneumonia. I was planning to walk the norte this year not sure at this point in time.
Has anyone managed to walk a Camino after this illness?
I welcome any suggestion and information
Hi Keith,Hi Stefystar, I hope you are making a sound recovery.
The symptoms can be strange, as you will know - mine were so that I was totally shocked when diagnosed. So even if you feel recovered, do take care - dizziness, weak limbs, sweaty sleeps, all signs its not quite gone and still working on you. Take your trainning lightly at first, and if you feel at all ill take it as a sign to be carefull, not to work harder. The Norte is hard, I'm advised, so maybe plan a shorter Camino, or part-Norte at first(?) Certainly, don't push yourself hard - the Caminos are always there for us. Get very well and fit soon. Best wishes. Keith
Hi kjsophie,I acquired pneumonia on my first camino in 2014 on the CF...it was awful, but after antibiotics and a day of rest trudged along slowly with short days and distances. It really was not a fun week because of the pain coughing and difficulty breathing, but I got thru. As a nurse, I will tell you it is completely possible to relapse if not careful and breathing does tend to stay shallow and labored for awhile. If it were me planning a trek after recovering, I would choose a less difficult route like the Portuguese or Ingles. All the best to you!
Hi kitsambler,Having suffered pneumonia myself (not Camino-related), I urge anyone afflicted to check with their medical provider as to whether they are contagious. Living quarters on the various Caminos are awfully close, and one wouldn't want to infect other pilgrims.
Having suffered pneumonia myself (not Camino-related), I urge anyone afflicted to check with their medical provider as to whether they are contagious. Living quarters on the various Caminos are awfully close, and one wouldn't want to infect other pilgrims.
Hi Lessbrass,Hi I developed pneumonia in 2016 a few months before I was due to walk the Via de la Plata. I have to take other medication for other issues and my doc wouldn't prescribe me that until I had 100% all clear from the hospital. It can flare up again after about 6-8 weeks so they need to be sure you are totally clear. However I was given the thumbs up... and I was feeling great and fit when I started the Via... turned out to be the journey of a lifetime!
If you have lots of time, get well and then you can focus on getting fit... the Norte hills are a bit of a challenge but oh so beautiful!
I hope you're soon fighting fit and walking again.
Exercise to the point where you can determine if your lung function is back to normal. Do some back-to-back 20 km hikes with your backpack. That will tell you if you have recovered. If not, plan to start slowly and use the first week on the camino as training.Hi falcon269, thank you for replying.
I am still not out of the woods yet, so this is reassuring. Any suggestion on training?
Hi Falcon 269,Exercise to the point where you can determine if your lung function is back to normal. Do some back-to-back 20 km hikes with your backpack. That will tell you if you have recovered. If not, plan to start slowly and use the first week on the camino as training.
Hi, I am a little down as just recovering from pneumonia. I was planning to walk the norte this year not sure at this point in time.
Has anyone managed to walk a Camino after this illness?
I welcome any suggestion and information
Hi Stefystar, Did you mention how much time you have after recovery and before you start the Camino?Hi, I am a little down as just recovering from pneumonia. I was planning to walk the norte this year not sure at this point in time.
Has anyone managed to walk a Camino after this illness?
I welcome any suggestion and information
No I never managed to walk the Camino, after I was informed that I had viral pneumonia ,which left me in hospital for 19 days ,lucky i had insurance this time,I didnt in 2016 ,the way its going I might never be able to walk the Camino again, i just keep praying to Apostol St SantiagoHi, I am a little down as just recovering from pneumonia. I was planning to walk the norte this year not sure at this point in time.
Has anyone managed to walk a Camino after this illness?
I welcome any suggestion and information
Hi kanga,I have walked several times with a friend who has a severe bronchiectasis from bouts of pneumonia, with consequential decreased lung capacity. She gets a checkup from her doctor before she goes, and has been fine, but we take great it easy up the hills. More importantly, we stay away from anyone with a cold, and often take private rooms if we are concerned.
Please, please, if you possibly can afford it - if you get sick do not stay in the albergue dormitories, but get a private room so you do not spread your illness. You never know who is at risk.
Hi klogwog,No I never managed to walk the Camino, after I was informed that I had viral pneumonia ,which left me in hospital for 19 days ,lucky i had insurance this time,I didnt in 2016 ,the way its going I might never be able to walk the Camino again, i just keep praying to Apostol St Santiago
Hi Mark Di marzio,I had viral pneumonia after my last Camino (Sept 2018) .. but luckily it was just after I had finished walking and I started travelling around Southern Spain by then .I booked into a private hotel in Madrid and had antibiotics . I can’t imagine walking in that state though . It’s not the best .I recommend getting checked out and possibly choosing a less strenuous route or postponing until fully recovered . Take care
Hi viggen avedissdian,Hi Stefystar, Did you mention how much time you have after recovery and before you start the Camino?
Hi Stefystar, Did you mention how much time you have after recovery and before you start the Camino?
Hi Nanc,As wise people have said before, the Camino will be there when it is the right time
Your health takes precedence! The judgement you use to make this decision for you right now will hold you in good stead on the Camino later
Hi Colette, sorry to hear you went through the agony of pneumonia...but so glad you could complete your Camino. From all the feedback I had, it looks I have to really work on keeping any future colds or sniffles in check!! I do tend to sweat when I walk so I would make sure I change top to avoid any wet on my back specially and to pick a period that would not be too rainy but I love my ponchoI suffered a severe bronchitis on my first March camino 2017, then last year on el Norte in the rain day in and day out again a bronchitis that because I couldn’t find any medical centre (early on) it went to a pneumonia.....finally got treated and walked all the way to Santiago.....but I have less lung capacity now which doesn’t stop me just means a bit slower on hills.
I now travel with azithromycin....my lungs’ antibiotic of choice. Good luck....medical care in Spain is good (I’m a docHi Colette, sorry to hear you went through the agony of pneumonia...but so glad you could complete your Camino. From all the feedback I had, it looks I have to really work on keeping any future colds or sniffles in check!! I do tend to sweat when I walk so I would make sure I change top to avoid any wet on my back specially and to pick a period that would not be too rainy but I love my poncho. Nice to know that, a bit slower would still take me to Santiago. I am reassured by all the advice I received, thank you all very very much.Thank you Colette.
Hi Colette,I now travel with azithromycin....my lungs’ antibiotic of choice. Good luck....medical care in Spain is good (I’m a doc).
Hi Colette,
Thank you sooooo much.... I was given amoxillin 500 mg... Is that one more powerful?? You made me realize that taking some with me would definetley be a must.. in saying that I am feeling better but my sleep is so funny.. I sleep best sitting up it helps me breathing better... My dog is amused as I don't do to bed but arrange my sofa in a night mode..
Hi Colette ,If amoxicillin worked for you then do take at least a short course but should your breathing worsen on the camino do seek medical attention at any public health centre.
Hi Colette,Yes I’ll walk the 175 km Via Augusta (Cadiz to Seville) starting next Monday. I had planned to then continue on the Va de las Plata but a family member is quite unwell so I prefer to be close by.
Hi AnamyaHi @Stefystar
I was born with very weak lungs in an island environment and had pneumonia no less than EIGHTEEN times in my life. I survived all (as you may have deduced, as I am alive typing this post). I still have throat/nose/lung issues almost yearly, but I always managed to recover in time for my caminos. I never travel if there is any reminiscence of a possibly contagious illness, to not contaminate anyone in the planes or accommodation.
That said, my lung capacity is quite affected, but still I managed to walk two caminos with no issues. There was no secret. I just take my time, stop every time I feel tired, drink lots of water and eat well. And always carry some tissue, as my nose drips a lot while I walk. (disclaimer: never disposed on the trail, always carried until the next bin).
So yup, pneumonia is terrible, but it will eventually go away and you will be able to do your camino, step by step.
I am so encouraged by everyone that shared their way of coping and manage to walk their Camino after having pneumonia...
I am obioviusly still dealing with the breathing issues, thank god it's feeling better day by day..
Did anyone have problem with their voice as , it feels very slow to get back to normal?
@StefystarNow looking forward to plan my next Camino carefully
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