Sick in logrono.

[chinagal]

Have come down with a bad flu and have to cancel camino plans. Booked into hotel in logrono trying to recover. 5 days now and getting worse. What does a non-spanish speaking pilgrim do in this situation please? English speaking doctor? Hospital?

 

[chinagal]

Have come down with a bad flu and have to cancel camino plans. Booked into hotel in logrono trying to recover. 5 days now and getting worse. Sore throat the worst symptom- like im swallowing acid. What does a non-spanish speaking pilgrim do in this situation please? English speaking doctor? Hospital?

I did do a c test 2 days ago which showed positive. Haven't had a flu in years.

There's no way i could walk any distance, with or without a pack.

 

[Pafayac]

In Logroño, I would call "General Hospital of La Rioja" (+34 941 29 80 00), or ask the hotel staff to do so.
In great hospitals, the staff should speak english.

 

[Vacajoe]

Have you taken a Covid test?

 

[SabsP]

Have you taken a Covid test?

Post #2 says C test was done.

 

[J Willhaus]

I think if you have difficulty breathing, then seek medical attention. Otherwise, you are doing the right thing by isolating and resting. I hope it is a light case and that you'll feel.better soon.

 

[jcat]

With 5-days of worsening Covid symptoms, I would definitely visit the closest hospital as soon as possible. I believe all will have english speaking staff. Pamplona is also an hour drive away, if you can get a taxi.
At the very least they might put you on an antiviral, that can help keep Covid symptoms from getting worse.

 

[Vacajoe]

Post #2 says C test was done.

Ah, didn’t catch “c test” me at Covid; so the title of this post is actually, “Covid positive in Logroño”! Isolate, inform the staff so that they can follow their protocols, and inform the albergue you stayed at before getting sick. If you worsen, consult with the staff about medical care - Spain has dealt with this for 2 years, you are not the first pilgrim nor hotel guest to get Covid. This forum is NOT the place to get medical advice.

 

[Jan Jones]

That’s tough- as well as following all the above advice you might want to check with your insurance company if you have insurance- there should be an emergency contact number on your policy. Sometimes they can help guide you.
Take care.

 

[K_Lynn]

Ah, didn’t catch “c test” me at Covid; so the title of this post is actually, “Covid positive in Logroño”! Isolate, inform the staff so that they can follow their protocols, and inform the albergue you stayed at before getting sick. If you worsen, consult with the staff about medical care - Spain has dealt with this for 2 years, you are not the first pilgrim nor hotel guest to get Covid. This forum is NOT the place to get medical advice.

Thank you for saying this in a nicer way than I would have!

Covid is not the flu and at this point it should always be the go to assumption. The staff at the front desk of your hotel should be able to help in locating medical help.

 

[trecile]

Spain has dealt with this for 2 years,

Make that 3+ years!

 

[GettingThere]

Have come down with a bad flu and have to cancel camino plans. Booked into hotel in logrono trying to recover. 5 days now and getting worse. What does a non-spanish speaking pilgrim do in this situation please? English speaking doctor? Hospital?

Hi @chinagal - how are you doing now? Really sorry to hear you are sick - did you manage to find some medical help, and are you feeling any better?