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- Walking since 2008, various stages of French,Norte and Via del Plata- addicted to the Way
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If I had bad blisters, I would go to the hospital or see a doctor in a medical centre. Bad blisters can have dire consequences - blood poisoning is a possibility.
Soak your feet in salt water and vinigar and and give yourself a couple days off. Sorry to hear this.
I am suffering with bad blisters on both feet.
Can anyone tell me where I can get them seen to in Pontevedra.
All help appreciated.
NollaigC
I agree with Scott and Stephen--if you need to be "ahead" and have terrible blisters, bus it. I know....we all want to "walk the whole way," but at what cost?
Those feet need to air out and rest a bit. In any case, try to build up the area around the blister(s) with some thick padding, so as to completely cushion the blistered area--I'm guessing heels and toes? keep changing socks twice a day, and taking plenty of rest stops to elevate your feet.
Buen Camino.
Hello there. I had a similar problem with my right foot when I did the Camino Portuguese during the last week of March 2016.
I went to a local pharmacy in Pontevedra where they recommended Compeed Blister Cushions. Believe me,
it was like a magic cure for my blisters on my right foot. I got it for about 5 € plus ( has 5 plasters inside).
Buen Camino!
On each occasion I have been to a hospital for blister treatment, they have been VERY helpful, but will probably tell you "no walking for four days!" Of course whether or not you take this advice is up to you.
However, if you want those feet to improve, take it VERY easy. Don't hesitate to take a bus or train to get ahead if you have a schedule to keep. The important thing is for you to enjoy your camino. Keep using the compeed, get them bandaged, wear panty liners on your feet to protect them, and keep your walking to a minimum for a few days.
Blessings from one who has had to give up one camino due to blisters, and knows exactly how you feel.
Pushing an injury is about one of the worst things you can do. Blisters are a common thing but they sure can make for a miserable life while walking.
Ha ha but did you read following posts about my good friend Stephan's pantylinersStephen,
Thanks for the advice. I saw Albertino mention the liner but I didn't try it.
Going to have the pack carried by Tuitrans for the first time since I started doing the Camino. It should help.
Hello my friend Albertinho!Ha ha but did you read following posts about my good friend Stephan's pantyliners?
The misunderstanding was the translation from my dutch language into english.It should not be pantyliners but pantysocks. Small panty-nylonmaterial-socks.every supermarket supplies them .
Hi Stephen.. Double dutch. That is the word..Hello my friend Albertinho!
It's all double-Dutch to me. Not sure about the panty-socks, but I have also used conventionL PANTY-LINERS. Put liner on floor, sticky side up. Position foot over liner so they cover usual blister location, then lower foot onto liner. Wide ones are no problem - fold end up, over side of feet. Then put on proper walking socks. There's so much information on another Forum topic on blisters.
That's what I'll be doing in six weeks time when I walk to Finisterre.
Best wishes to you and Nel...
NFolks,I'm just now reading all your replies and it is empowering.So when all was said and done, I bit the bullet and accepted reality.Changed flights home and will bus the last couple of days. NollaigC
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Nollaig, do not be too disheartened about having to do this. You seem to have done absolutely the right thing. But I have a feeling you will be back on the camino before too long.
I, too, have "princess" feet and also suffer from severe blistering - even my trip in February was abandonned after just two days. TWO DAYS for heaven's sake. I should have prepared better. Mind you, after having to visit hospital for bandaging, I heard the weather forecast for the hills I was intending to walk - it was for 30 cms of snow. That was the point when I hired a car, drove to where I used to live, and had two excellent weeks with old friends - two weeks which included gentle walking in local hills, but not more than ten kms a day.
I am currently washing the soles of my feet each night with surgical spirit, to harden them: then at the end of May I plan to walk to Finisterre.
So please come back to the camino later: prepare your feet before you come: keep distances moderate: and don't worry if you have to make the distances shorter, or take the occasional bus.
Blessings from England, where spring is coming and it's just 9 degs C as I type......
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