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I get this painful swelling in my feet when standing.
I really want to remember the name of that med. thank you.Is it really IN your feet? Or also the ankles and shins?
Might be the beginning of tendonitis or shin splints, but domt want to frighten you, but do want you to be carefull with that.
I think only a doctor can make that diagnosis. It just kind of sounds like the trouble i had. I had swolen ankles and shins.
After every coffee break, the first 2 minutes of walking really sucked, after that is was ok. But eventually i ended up needing resting days.
I would go to a doctor, have them check it out. They will probably tell you that you need rest and (maybe) give you diclofenac. An anti inflamatory painkiller that is stronger then ibuprofen.
Where ibuprofen could not help me anymore, the diclofenac worked wonders. You can get 50mg pills at a pharmacy without a doctors note in Spain (in Holland max 10mg pills without recipe), but better to do it with the advice of a doctor.
Good luck with the feet.
If you have any health condition like neuropathy, you should definitely consult a doctor. Otherwise, swelling is usually caused by some strain on your feet and that should improve over time. Try taking some over the counter anti-inflammatory. There is a good cream called "Radio Salil" that is popular among peregrinos. About 3 weeks into my walk, my small toes swelled and had a slight pain. I kept walking with ibuprofen. Then my big toe started hurting during the last 2 days. Swelling continue to persist even after i stop walking. An xray revealed i had multiple fractures in my toe bones due to reduced nerve sensitivity (neuropathy) and i didn't feel enough pain. I don't want to scare you, if the swelling does not go away in few days, good idea to visit a clinic.Is this something to be worried about? Has anyone had this? I'm 8 days in and starting about my third or fourth day I get this painful swelling in my feet when standing. Laying down or sitting without pressure on my feet, and walking on the Camino, is fine, it might be painful for the first 20 paces or so after sitting, but once I get my blood circulating everything is good. In the evenings though, when I'm just walking to the bathroom, shower, etc., it is very painful. I can't really go around and see the towns. Stupid question, but do I need a doctor? Will this resolve itself?
Anne, do you recall if it was the 'Blue' Saltratos?There is a product called Saltratos, sold in all pharmacies in Spain. This cures the overheating of the feet. It really smoothes down the uncomfortable feeling that can arise after so many days on the go! Anne
No, it's a white tube with red writing. AnneAnne, do you recall if it was the 'Blue' Saltratos?
Try compression socks or calf compression sleeves. I wore the sleeves every day and never had a moment's trouble with swelling, not even my feet.Is this something to be worried about? Has anyone had this? I'm 8 days in and starting about my third or fourth day I get this painful swelling in my feet when standing. Laying down or sitting without pressure on my feet, and walking on the Camino, is fine, it might be painful for the first 20 paces or so after sitting, but once I get my blood circulating everything is good. In the evenings though, when I'm just walking to the bathroom, shower, etc., it is very painful. I can't really go around and see the towns. Stupid question, but do I need a doctor? Will this resolve itself?
The first day walking the Camino I had no pain in my feet. I felt i had good shoes that were exactly my size. On the second day I my feet started to swell and my shoes felt tight. Going down the Pyrenees Mountins it is very rocky. The motion of your feet is back and forth and sometimes side to side. Lots of friction on the feet. My feet were very swollen. Nines months later I learned that while I was going down the Pyrenees my big toe nails were digging back into my feet. I lost both toe nails and it took nine months. I had to buy new shoes one size bigger while on the Camino to complete the Camino. My walking was very very slow.Is this something to be worried about? Has anyone had this? I'm 8 days in and starting about my third or fourth day I get this painful swelling in my feet when standing. Laying down or sitting without pressure on my feet, and walking on the Camino, is fine, it might be painful for the first 20 paces or so after sitting, but once I get my blood circulating everything is good. In the evenings though, when I'm just walking to the bathroom, shower, etc., it is very painful. I can't really go around and see the towns. Stupid question, but do I need a doctor? Will this resolve itself?
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