TravellingSonn
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances 2008, Le Puy route (TBC)
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Indeed. Technically, its no longer a first aid kit at that point, but your own personal medical kit. I normally visit the local travel medical centre before travelling, although not normally to Europe, and replenish my medical kit for the countries and places I am visiting. Depending on the advice, I normally carry a prescription anti-diiarheal rather than an over-the-counter variety, and may carry an anti-parasitic as well. In addition, I normally take paracetamol and any prescription medications, along with letters explaining what I am carrying and why I am being treated.Abbeydore said:This is very scary.........
Think it basically says; one should take their your own first aid kit, & be in charge of their own 'administerization'
grayland said:I am still wondering what the strength of over- the- counter ibuprofen in France.
I would like to know this so I can keep track and not get over the suggested limits.
600mg in Spain
200mg in USA
??? mg in France
merrellj said:Antiparasitic
DougF mentioned in his post that he might carry this and wonder if there are specific parasites to be concerned about en route. Would be interested to know what drug(s) he carries with him and whether these are available OTC or prescription only.
I'm thinking about getting a private prescription for metronidazole, UK standard treatment for giardia. My wife has suffered unpleasant, permanent side effects from this bug since she picked it up on contaminated salad in France many years ago, and my son has persistent diarrhoea (irrespective of what he eats) from the same bug ingested on fruit in Australia two years ago.
Would be interested to hear your views.
John
Be careful of stretching after you have the injury. It is time for therapy, not prevention! Rest, ice, and NSAIDs will help.Tendonitis treatment.
With the correct care for the area, the pain in the tendon should lessen over 3-4 weeks, but it should be noted that the healing of the area continues and doesn't even peak until at least 6 weeks following the initial injury. This is due to scar tissue formation, which initially acts like the glue to bond the tissue back together. Scar tissue will continue to form past 6 weeks in some cases and as long as a year in severe cases. After 6 months this condition is considered chronic and much more difficult to treat. The initial approach to treating tendonitis is to support and protect the tendons by bracing any areas of the tendon that are being pulled on during use. It is important to loosen up the tendon, lessen the pain, and minimize any inflammation.
This can be done with the use of medicated creams, ice and anti-inflammatory agents. These treatments can reduce swelling, relieve pain and dilate the blood vessels. Cortisone injections can reduce inflammation, but unfortunately are very caustic and can cause a weakening of the tendon structure and a create more scar tissue.
After the scar tissue has begun to accumulate, it's important to perform procedures that break down the scar tissue in the tendon tissue, so as to let the tendon and muscle regain it's normal flexibility and lessen the chance of further injury. The tendon is still very fragile so in the initial stages only light stretching can be performed. Then the patient may move on to a daily routine of light exercises and stretching depending on the tendon soreness and pain.
Thanks, Meredith.mspath said:Karl,
The Spanish for Ibuprofen is El ibuprofeno.
Stay well and Buen Camino,
Margaret Meredith
When I walked the Le Puy route last autumn, I was able to buy Iboprofen quite easily in the 200 mg size tablets over the counter. I didn't try to see if there were larger tablets. They were my friends.TravellingSonn said:Hi all,
Thought I'd bring this thread back to life. Can anyone who's recently walked the Le Puy route confirm is it possible to purchase anti-inflammatories over the counter and more importantly what dose do they carry?
I recall Spain sold 600mgs and Australia only sells 25mgs over the counter.
Appreciate your help.
Thanks again,
Sonia
Kitsambler said:There should be pharmacies in (at least): Le Puy, Aumont-Aubrac, Estaing, and possibly Saint-Privat. Conques has no petrol station and almost no grocery (one small deli with a partially filled shelf). Mind the closing days and stock up supplies before you arrive.
TravellingSonn said:...
I spoke with a pharmacist and the highest Ibuprofen dose sold over the counter is Nurofen 400mg. I purchased 8 packets! My first aid kit is now complete.
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