Gareth Griffith
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- SJPdP to Santiago de Compestela in May(2016)
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Leukotape (I order it on Amazon ) is what works great for me. I always put it on my sensitive spots like, heels and little toes. I never had a blister on my Camino. Obviously you also need shoes that fit well.
Hey - even riding a bike you can get "blisters" (although you might call them saddle sores).!!One sure-fire, guaranteed, never-fail way to avoid blisters is, never walk anywhere.
That is too badI tried this a couple of years ago but had an allergic reaction to it! I ended up with blisters, eczema and horror movie feet.
I've used sheep's wool. It's light as a feather and tape it to the area and it allows air and comfort.Published today in the UK Daily Mail on line.
Click the link to find out more.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...cover-strip-surgical-tape-solves-problem.html
Love leukotape. That's exactly what we do and never a problem with blisters. Small toes and heels. It will stay on for ages too even through baths and showers. Also I change my (light and thin) socks every time we stop for cafe and we do stop a lot!! Walking in wet sweaty feet will almost always cause blisters. Must get on to Amazon as I can't seem to get it in uk any more. Thanks for that. Annette.Leukotape (I order it on Amazon ) is what works great for me. I always put it on my sensitive spots like, heels and little toes. I never had a blister on my Camino. Obviously you also need shoes that fit well.
I've used sheep's wool. It's light as a feather and tape it to the area and it allows air and comfort.
Its on Amazon Annette.Love leukotape. That's exactly what we do and never a problem with blisters. Small toes and heels. It will stay on for ages too even through baths and showers. Also I change my (light and thin) socks every time we stop for cafe and we do stop a lot!! Walking in wet sweaty feet will almost always cause blisters. Must get on to Amazon as I can't seem to get it in uk any more. Thanks for that. Annette.
Thanks wayfarer, I meant I can't get the leukotape in the CHEMISTS any more!!! So will now go to Amazon. Many thanks AnnetteIts on Amazon Annette.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00B5A0JC8/?tag=casaivar-21
The one I use seems different. I tried the white Leukotape sold in Spain but that was different from the Leukotape P that I order in the US.Its on Amazon Annette.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00B5A0JC8/?tag=casaivar-21
Yes....that seems to be the same
Published today in the UK Daily Mail on line.
Click the link to find out more.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...cover-strip-surgical-tape-solves-problem.html
Further proof of the effectiveness of using paper tape in preventing blisters from today's New York Times.....Published today in the UK Daily Mail on line.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...cover-strip-surgical-tape-solves-problem.html
Not sure that the article is further proof, but it is further reporting of the same study.Further proof of the effectiveness of using paper tape in preventing blisters from today's New York Times.....
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/04/13/an-easy-way-to-prevent-blisters-try-paper-tape/?ref=health
Two different newpapers reporting the same scientific article does not constitute 'further proof' of the effectiveness of this technique, just that the good news about this is spreading.Further proof of the effectiveness of using paper tape in preventing blisters from today's New York Times.....
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/04/13/an-easy-way-to-prevent-blisters-try-paper-tape/?ref=health
Point well taken. What I meant was that when the study is featured in the pre-eminent newspaper in the world, it's a further confirmation of the legitimacy of the study.Two different newpapers reporting the same scientific article does not constitute 'further proof' of the effectiveness of this technique, just that the good news about this is spreading.
Is the NY Times being pre-eminent in the world a bit like American football teams competing amonst themselves for a 'world' championship?Point well taken. What I meant was that when the study is featured in the pre-eminent newspaper in the world, it's a further confirmation of the legitimacy of the study.
Dougfitz,Is the NY Times being pre-eminent in the world a bit like American football teams competing amonst themselves for a 'world' championship?As for newspapers confirming the legitimacy of scientific work - really! That is the legitimate role and function of peer-reviewed scientific journals, not newspapers.
I agree 200% . I start walking in mine in October for a May/June Camino. Ha ha to the point I was afraid I would wear my shoes out before the Camino even started. No blisters last year and I expect the same this year . ( I bought new shoes but the same brand/model as last years) And yes, like you, I was stunned how many pilgrims just start the walk with no or little precautions . Some luck out but lots don't! Enjoy your last days on the CaminoI trained with these boots on for about 9 months before I arrived at Saint Jean.
Looks interesting, especially for already compromised blisters. How long is the adhesive likely to hold up? Daily change? Longer?Getting back to the initial post : we have used Hypafix quite successfully for blister prevention or cure.
http://www.bsnmedical.com/products/...wound-care/fixation/hypafixr-transparent.html
Used in french hospitals, available in french pharmacies, probably also in Spain. Quite thin, strechable (thus superior to duct tape IMO) and rather cheap.
I have walked a few Caminos and trekked my share and the one trick I was taught is that, if you already have a raised blister, with needle and thread make a puncture of the blister from one side to the other(absolutely no pain), without poking yourself, and leave the thread in and continue your walk. It works!
... I tried the needle and thread on the small toes but covered them up and they refilled with fluid ...should l leave them uncovered and rest?
Clean skin, clean nail scissors, make a tiny cut in blister BUT DO NOT remove skin over blister
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