Ian Afloat
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- CF July 25th 2017 from SJPDP
For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation) |
---|
No , just apply a little before I go to sleep.So are you going to sleep head to toe with someone?
I was going to ask if you sleep with your feet near your nose. If so, sounds like a good dual-purpose product.So are you going to sleep head to toe with someone?
Hello,
So in one of his videos the not totally insane John Roy suggests using Vicks VapoRub instead of Vaseline for blister prevention. Has anyone tried this? I tend to get a little congested when sleeping, so thought it might double up to help prevent me from waking up in the middle of the night all bunged up. Any thoughts?
Hello,
So in one of his videos the not totally insane John Roy suggests using Vicks VapoRub instead of Vaseline for blister prevention. Has anyone tried this? I tend to get a little congested when sleeping, so thought it might double up to help prevent me from waking up in the middle of the night all bunged up. Any thoughts?
Hello,
So in one of his videos the not totally insane John Roy suggests using Vicks VapoRub instead of Vaseline for blister prevention. Has anyone tried this? I tend to get a little congested when sleeping, so thought it might double up to help prevent me from waking up in the middle of the night all bunged up. Any thoughts?
Frances 2016 - vasoline (vasolina) no blistersHello,
So in one of his videos the not totally insane John Roy suggests using Vicks VapoRub instead of Vaseline for blister prevention. Has anyone tried this? I tend to get a little congested when sleeping, so thought it might double up to help prevent me from waking up in the middle of the night all bunged up. Any thoughts?
When I do a marathon I always apply Vaseline to my feet- never get a blister but I always seem to loose my big toe nail. Whether they are linked or not who knows
LnHello,
So in one of his videos the not totally insane John Roy suggests using Vicks VapoRub instead of Vaseline for blister prevention. Has anyone tried this? I tend to get a little congested when sleeping, so thought it might double up to help prevent me from waking up in the middle of the night all bunged up. Any thoughts?
'NOK' cream can be purchased here in France where I live. For those of you leaving from St Jean you can buy it there or in any French pharmacy. It is far superior and also aids in soothing swollen feet ( in fact it avoids getting your feet swollen). Has a pleasant smell too.Hello,
So in one of his videos the not totally insane John Roy suggests using Vicks VapoRub instead of Vaseline for blister prevention. Has anyone tried this? I tend to get a little congested when sleeping, so thought it might double up to help prevent me from waking up in the middle of the night all bunged up. Any thoughts?
Thanks for heads up. It's just marathons tho. I guess it's probably my running style as I never loose nails walking despite carrying/walking some crazy loads/distances - tho not on the Camino . TBH I try not to buy anything special that I cant use everyday - apart from my bivi bag and sheet bagNever lost a toenail since I started using toe socks - polymer - get em on Amazon .
Goodness...someone who has actually used it...only took 20 posts! Thanks!ME... me... meI use Vicks
When I walked my first Camino a friend of mine suggested Vicks for blister prevention... she was an army medic and it had been their Standard practice. I knew nothing so took a jar... but didn't use it until I got about a dozen blisters. After this (When they had healed) I tried everything. I slipped into a routine of reapplying Vicks every 2 hours and it did feel lovely... and no more blisters.
On my second Camino I read that Vaseline or other creams can actually exacerbate the blister problems and also my new Drymax socks came with a warning saying don't use creams... so that time I never used vicks and I also never got blisters.
Now I stick to a routine of good fitting shoes, my Drymax socks and regular rest and airing of feet and What I continue to do is apply Vicks regularly at the end of a walk to moisturise my feet... and it feels wonderful AND it is brilliant for prevention or getting rid of nail fungus.
I lost 5 toenails following cancer treatment and for a few years had terrible battles with nail fungus... I noticed after that first Camino that my nails were in great shape and the fungus almost gone... I keep using it for that reason alone and it has worked where everything else (including some really horrible prescription medications) have failed.
I really don't know if it does or doesn't prevent blisters but it feels lovely and is great for the fungus... maybe give it a try and see how it works for you? I honestly think that some folks (me included) are prone to blisters... hope this helps a little
Body Glide and boots with a good sized toe box and half a size larger than normal solved all my blister problems. My wife's, too.BodyGlide and thin liners such as Injinjis are best for blister prevention IMHO.
Hello,
So in one of his videos the not totally insane John Roy suggests using Vicks VapoRub instead of Vaseline for blister prevention. Has anyone tried this? I tend to get a little congested when sleeping, so thought it might double up to help prevent me from waking up in the middle of the night all bunged up. Any thoughts?
NOK cream is also amazingly effective in treating groin chafing. It is also available in Canada at MECLn
'NOK' cream can be purchased here in France where I live. For those of you leaving from St Jean you can buy it there or in any French pharmacy. It is far superior and also aids in soothing swollen feet ( in fact it avoids getting your feet swollen). Has a pleasant smell too.
I've got a little tub of Sudacrem nappy rash cream for that!NOK cream is also amazingly effective in treating groin chafing. It is also available in Canada at MEC
Yes I've started my training walks this week firstly to get my feet used to the pounding and secondly to identify the spots which are prone to blistering with my intended footwear set up.Honestly .... I think making sure your toes have wiggle room - perhaps buying a half to one size larger is key. I messed up two Caminos having the wrong size footwear - without a big enough toe box. I have tried just about everything ointment wise - but I swear by Leukotape. I know where the "hot spots" on my feet are .. and I tape them up before I take one step. I leave the tape on till it is falling off (usually a couple of showers), and then I reapply. I shared my tape with a lot of other pilgrims as well. Worked like a charm for me. Try different techniques on your practice hikes before you leave - you will figure out what works for you. Buen Camino!
I fully agree with this post. Competed is brill but the shoes and socks are really what matters.I know some people use these but surely your socks would be a complete mess by the end of the day and impossible to wash?
Ian I looked at your blog and I have a few thoughts:
1) Your shoes were too small or at least the toe box was. You have to have a good fit around the heel but enough room to wiggle your toes. Walk on a ramp in the shoe shop - you shouldn't slide foward in your shoes.
2) you left it too long to tend to you feet.
The minute you feel a hot spot or pain, stop, take your shoes off and deal with it. On the side of the path if necessary. Take and use compede and a lot of it. Drink lots of water and listen to your body - especially your feet. Take your socks off in the middle of the day and let your feet breath and your socks dry out.
I think the right socks and the right shoes are better than vasaline or Vicks but others might have different opinions.
Good luck this time.
Hello,
So in one of his videos the not totally insane John Roy suggests using Vicks VapoRub instead of Vaseline for blister prevention. Has anyone tried this? I tend to get a little congested when sleeping, so thought it might double up to help prevent me from waking up in the middle of the night all bunged up. Any thoughts?
Its base ingredient is paraffin wax, so yes it is a lubricant, but it is a lot less stiff than Vaseline so it's easier to apply.I think that Vicks is primarily petroleum jelly, aka Vaseline, with other aromatic ingredients, like camphor. So it should work as well as a lubricant as Vaseline.
There are the ingredients in VicksIts base ingredient is paraffin wax, so yes it is a lubricant, but it is a lot less stiff than Vaseline so it's easier to apply.
Yes I left the bit off about being paraffin wax (aka petroleum jelly) mixed with turpentine oil (and the other oils) which makes it less stiff. My bad.There are the ingredients in Vicks
Active ingredients: Camphor, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol
Inactive ingredients: cedarleaf oil, lemon fragrance, nutmeg oil, petrolatum (aka petroleum jelly, or Vaseline), thymol, turpentine oil
I use old fashioned milking cream that I rub into my feet at night before retiring and on any other place on my body where chafing might occur. Have also found it to be an excellent moisturizer for my face so no extra jars or tubes necessary.Hello,
So in one of his videos the not totally insane John Roy suggests using Vicks VapoRub instead of Vaseline for blister prevention. Has anyone tried this? I tend to get a little congested when sleeping, so thought it might double up to help prevent me from waking up in the middle of the night all bunged up. Any thoughts?
Hello,
So in one of his videos the not totally insane John Roy suggests using Vicks VapoRub instead of Vaseline for blister prevention. Has anyone tried this? I tend to get a little congested when sleeping, so thought it might double up to help prevent me from waking up in the middle of the night all bunged up. Any thoughts?
Really enjoy your Camino vids by the way John.Hi, I'm the "not totally insane John Roy"(youtube.com/johnroyYHZ)...and I used Vicks from Pamplona (where I was taught the tip) to Santiago...and blisters were nearly non-existent, especially compared to the way up to that point. It nicely cools the feet, and can be used for a few different uses as previously stated. Has no negative effects on feet, socks, or shoes that I've experienced either. Worth the weight in my opinion.
Chafing between the toes was not where I was thinking about...Sudacrem works well between the toes and can be put onto blisters as it is OK for healing as well as protection. I have done that, being careful not to spread it out over or under the toes because it sticks like glue to socks (needs really hot water to get it off). I had a sore place between my toes here in the UK and it healed it up and prevented further chafing.
Thanks so much! More to come soon so stay tuned!Really enjoy your Camino vids by the way John.
I think that Vicks is primarily petroleum jelly, aka Vaseline, with other aromatic ingredients, like camphor. So it should work as well as a lubricant as Vaseline.
as a mere male I am very wary of putting Vick anywhere but on my chest! I would follow up with thorough washing of the hands else the early morning saunter to the loo would wind up with piercing screams as the nether bits went on fire! This would not endear one to the fellow pilgies, even the ones like me with the ear plugs rammed inI did not prepare for my Camino from Madrid to Santiago. I had a problem with my feet and had heard that Vicks could help. I took a container with me and did things that helped me. I would not shower in the morning and kept my feet very dry in the morning. I used good quality merino wool socks and finally I rubbed my feet with Vicks in the morning. I rubbed it in well and massaged my feet at the same time. I had minor issues with my feet and the antiseptic effect of Vicks I think kept things working well. Oddly enough I had foot fungus at the start and had tried for 2 years to get rid of it on a big toe nail on my left foot. After two weeks, the toe nail grew very fast and the fungus disappeared- from that bit of communication, it should be evident I am not trying to endear myself to the opposite sex! But honestly it really did the job and it has been awhile now and it has not returned. I would not do a long hike without Vicks but I do feel a little weird putting it on and wondered if others in the albergues were appreciating the smell or not. I went during COVID and I figured most people could not smell anyway
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?