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So do i lose a day and stay in Belarado? Do I try a short stage 15 km to keep moving and the back warm? Do i jump to Burgos for a day or 2?
Thanks for any view point
Nanc
Thank you all. My head talks to me that to do 13 km would get me ahead and keep body warm and be just under the radar
Even as i write that i can see it is my head and if i'm trying to stay under the radar it means i know my back is not ready
I got prermission to stay 2 nights ( but even saying that the compulsion as walkabout_meri says is strong)
I appreciate all the experience shared. And yes, part of the kesson is to truly make it the journey. My medically trained mind tends to be goal oriented and it appears a lot of my anticipated "acceptance" was really talk. Now to walk the talk.
I have decided to stay in Belarado ( at the albergue with a pool!) and bus to Burgos tomorrow. The bronchitis does not seem to be clearing with mucin treatment or fluids.
I tried to oay at the Medico yesterday. She refused and since she never touched me i dont know if its a freebie or will hit me later
For those who paid up front how much should i have available?
Thanks nanc
So so sorry to hear about your injury and glad you are going to Burgos.Began with Tears, then, When do you know you're done?
part of me knows this is the physical challenge after 10 days on the Camino. Part of me knows that the mental third is beginning already. AND that no one can predict or decide for me. But batting ideas around would help
I had rare L4-5 disc twinges in the 2 months before I left, but it handled 15 miles with loaded pack so I thought it was ok.
3 days ago it acted up and I made the ego-deflating decision to transport my bag (self care over pride). That helped but did not cure.
Today I coughed so hard ( from bronchitis secondary to sinus infection) that I vomited and blew my back out. After 20 km I could walk only 0.5 km before having to lie down and stretch my back.
I hitched the last 5 km into Belarado, saw a Medico. I THINK she merely said (in Spanish) you're doing the Camino, rest , ibuprofen.
I'M NOT DONE but the back is bad
So do i lose a day and stay in Belarado? Do I try a short stage 15 km to keep moving and the back warm? Do i jump to Burgos for a day or 2?
Thanks for any view point
Nanc
The bill sent to us for two visits averaged 83 euros a visit. Having an extra 100 on top of what you normally carry should do the trick. Otherwise a trip to the ATM and a return to the clinic. Each of Peg's visits was only a short talk with the doctor and did not include any tests or medicines (other than being given prescriptions.)For those who paid up front how much should i have available?
We were charged just over 100 euro at Burgos hospital, which included the initial triage then a basic examination by the doctor. It did not involve any other diagnostic testing nor medications.For those who paid up front how much should i have available?
Hi Nanc, I have your back. When training for a charity walk recently there were days when a wrong move or sudden whatever threw it out. Some days I walked a crooked mile or two before it sorted itself out. My Dr prescribed the equivalent of 2 Aleve ( 700mg Naprosin) twice a day, stretching, and walking with no extra weight (read no pack and no handbag on the upper body). I would think that your bronchitis and sinus are more of a reason to take a break. You know your back will get better quickly but your respiratory issues can get much worse. If it was me, I would bus to a town where I could get a restful hotel room, rest well and do some short walks sightseeing. Let your body heal itself but keep your back and hamstrings stretched out thru the shorter walks. If you know the elephant yoga pose that will give a quick stretch for your back before starting the walks around town. Burgos sounds great .. Lots to see there. Take care. Buen CaminoBegan with Tears, then, When do you know you're done?
part of me knows this is the physical challenge after 10 days on the Camino. Part of me knows that the mental third is beginning already. AND that no one can predict or decide for me. But batting ideas around would help
I had rare L4-5 disc twinges in the 2 months before I left, but it handled 15 miles with loaded pack so I thought it was ok.
3 days ago it acted up and I made the ego-deflating decision to transport my bag (self care over pride). That helped but did not cure.
Today I coughed so hard ( from bronchitis secondary to sinus infection) that I vomited and blew my back out. After 20 km I could walk only 0.5 km before having to lie down and stretch my back.
I hitched the last 5 km into Belarado, saw a Medico. I THINK she merely said (in Spanish) you're doing the Camino, rest , ibuprofen.
I'M NOT DONE but the back is bad
So do i lose a day and stay in Belarado? Do I try a short stage 15 km to keep moving and the back warm? Do i jump to Burgos for a day or 2?
Thanks for any view point
Nanc
Thank you all. My head talks to me that to do 13 km would get me ahead and keep body warm and be just under the radar
Even as i write that i can see it is my head and if i'm trying to stay under the radar it means i know my back is not ready
I got permission to stay 2 nights ( but even saying that the compulsion as walkabout_meri says is strong)
I appreciate all the experience shared. And yes, part of the lesson is to truly make it the journey. My medically trained mind tends to be goal oriented and it appears a lot of my anticipated "acceptance" was really talk. Now to walk the talk.
I have decided to stay in Belarado ( at the albergue with a pool!) and bus to Burgos tomorrow. The bronchitis does not seem to be clearing with mucin treatment or fluids.
I tried to pay at the Medico yesterday. She refused and since she never touched me i don't know if its a freebie or will hit me later
For those who paid up front how much should i have available?
Thanks nanc
There is a great clinic in Burgos called Ultreia. It's on the way into the old city if you were coming along the road route vs the newer river route. Click HERE to see a map. Their website is http://www.ultreiaburgos.com/hello!.html. My wife and I both went for a little relief and Sara was extremely professional and we walked out later feeling much better than when we went in!I have decided to stay in Belarado ( at the albergue with a pool!) and bus to Burgos tomorrow.
Began with Tears, then, When do you know you're done?
part of me knows this is the physical challenge after 10 days on the Camino. Part of me knows that the mental third is beginning already. AND that no one can predict or decide for me. But batting ideas around would help
I had rare L4-5 disc twinges in the 2 months before I left, but it handled 15 miles with loaded pack so I thought it was ok.
3 days ago it acted up and I made the ego-deflating decision to transport my bag (self care over pride). That helped but did not cure.
Today I coughed so hard ( from bronchitis secondary to sinus infection) that I vomited and blew my back out. After 20 km I could walk only 0.5 km before having to lie down and stretch my back.
I hitched the last 5 km into Belarado, saw a Medico. I THINK she merely said (in Spanish) you're doing the Camino, rest , ibuprofen.
I'M NOT DONE but the back is bad
So do i lose a day and stay in Belarado? Do I try a short stage 15 km to keep moving and the back warm? Do i jump to Burgos for a day or 2?
Thanks for any view point
Nanc
at the beginning of my physical crash, I had done a 39km day. No wonder my body took its only way out!!
It sounds like you need to take a few days to rest. Also, there is nothing wrong with having your bags transported. I have bad knees but plan to walk the Camino next summer with my daughter and I will be transporting my bags. You need to do what is best for you! May God bless you and help you make the best decisions for you.Began with Tears, then, When do you know you're done?
part of me knows this is the physical challenge after 10 days on the Camino. Part of me knows that the mental third is beginning already. AND that no one can predict or decide for me. But batting ideas around would help
I had rare L4-5 disc twinges in the 2 months before I left, but it handled 15 miles with loaded pack so I thought it was ok.
3 days ago it acted up and I made the ego-deflating decision to transport my bag (self care over pride). That helped but did not cure.
Today I coughed so hard ( from bronchitis secondary to sinus infection) that I vomited and blew my back out. After 20 km I could walk only 0.5 km before having to lie down and stretch my back.
I hitched the last 5 km into Belarado, saw a Medico. I THINK she merely said (in Spanish) you're doing the Camino, rest , ibuprofen.
I'M NOT DONE but the back is bad
So do i lose a day and stay in Belarado? Do I try a short stage 15 km to keep moving and the back warm? Do i jump to Burgos for a day or 2?
Thanks for any view point
Nanc
So glad to hear that! Take it easy. Remember--this is your Camino and as I see it, there is no wrong or right way to walk it. Just do your best. May God bless you!Thank you Debra. I did take the advice here. 6 days after, my rib cartilage has healed. My back is handling longer distances. And the cough is minimal. Life is good
My plan is every 5/6 days to have a rest day and stay two nights in one place, in this way I can process what's gone before and allow my body to relax. There's an added bonus as I can have a few drinks and stay up late knowing that I'm not walking the next day. Rest days are very precious to me.Began with Tears, then, When do you know you're done?
part of me knows this is the physical challenge after 10 days on the Camino. Part of me knows that the mental third is beginning already. AND that no one can predict or decide for me. But batting ideas around would help
I had rare L4-5 disc twinges in the 2 months before I left, but it handled 15 miles with loaded pack so I thought it was ok.
3 days ago it acted up and I made the ego-deflating decision to transport my bag (self care over pride). That helped but did not cure.
Today I coughed so hard ( from bronchitis secondary to sinus infection) that I vomited and blew my back out. After 20 km I could walk only 0.5 km before having to lie down and stretch my back.
I hitched the last 5 km into Belarado, saw a Medico. I THINK she merely said (in Spanish) you're doing the Camino, rest , ibuprofen.
I'M NOT DONE but the back is bad
So do i lose a day and stay in Belarado? Do I try a short stage 15 km to keep moving and the back warm? Do i jump to Burgos for a day or 2?
Thanks for any view point
Nanc
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