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In 2015 I walked from SJPDP to Santiago, in 2017 I walked from Lisbon to Finisterre and in April this year I started in Le Puy with the intention of finishing in Pamplona. I made it as far as Cahors where I had to abandon because of severe pain in both knees due to osteoarthritis. I was devastated. I have recently had partial joint replacements in both knees and was wondering if anyone has undertaken any Caminos after knee replacements. Is it possible at all? I am really hoping to eventually go back to Cahors and continue on.
In 2015 I walked from SJPDP to Santiago, in 2017 I walked from Lisbon to Finisterre and in April this year I started in Le Puy with the intention of finishing in Pamplona. I made it as far as Cahors where I had to abandon because of severe pain in both knees due to osteoarthritis. I was devastated. I have recently had partial joint replacements in both knees and was wondering if anyone has undertaken any Caminos after knee replacements. Is it possible at all? I am really hoping to eventually go back to Cahors and continue on.
Rossco, I would certainly defer to what your doctor says. However, I met a lovely Italian lady on the Portugues, who had had dual knee replacements. I kept running into her along the way and had dinner with her a couple of times. She did just fine. Praying for the best for you.In 2015 I walked from SJPDP to Santiago, in 2017 I walked from Lisbon to Finisterre and in April this year I started in Le Puy with the intention of finishing in Pamplona. I made it as far as Cahors where I had to abandon because of severe pain in both knees due to osteoarthritis. I was devastated. I have recently had partial joint replacements in both knees and was wondering if anyone has undertaken any Caminos after knee replacements. Is it possible at all? I am really hoping to eventually go back to Cahors and continue on.
In 2015 I walked from SJPDP to Santiago, in 2017 I walked from Lisbon to Finisterre and in April this year I started in Le Puy with the intention of finishing in Pamplona. I made it as far as Cahors where I had to abandon because of severe pain in both knees due to osteoarthritis. I was devastated. I have recently had partial joint replacements in both knees and was wondering if anyone has undertaken any Caminos after knee replacements. Is it possible at all? I am really hoping to eventually go back to Cahors and continue on.
I had a full right knee replacement October 2016. I had an amazing physical therapist who worked with me to get back full flexion and strength. I spent April through August training for my Camino Frances, Sept 2017. I wore a compression sleeve on my knee everyday just to be safe. I did take full advantage of the ‘camino Candy’, 800mg Ibuprofen and Ibuprofen gel sold in the farmacias. Other than that...I did not have any issues at all. I will tell you - after I got home there was definitely some recovery. I think the Adrenalin of the day to day walking, exciting of the journey definitely kept me going. Once you get home, aren’t walking every day, and life is quieter....the gravity of what you did just settles in. I made sure I kept up my exercise routine and icing certainly helped. Definitely do not let a knee replacement keep you from your pilgrimage. Listen to your body as you go, and adjust your days as you need to. Been CaminoIn 2015 I walked from SJPDP to Santiago, in 2017 I walked from Lisbon to Finisterre and in April this year I started in Le Puy with the intention of finishing in Pamplona. I made it as far as Cahors where I had to abandon because of severe pain in both knees due to osteoarthritis. I was devastated. I have recently had partial joint replacements in both knees and was wondering if anyone has undertaken any Caminos after knee replacements. Is it possible at all? I am really hoping to eventually go back to Cahors and continue on.
In 2015 I walked from SJPDP to Santiago, in 2017 I walked from Lisbon to Finisterre and in April this year I started in Le Puy with the intention of finishing in Pamplona. I made it as far as Cahors where I had to abandon because of severe pain in both knees due to osteoarthritis. I was devastated. I have recently had partial joint replacements in both knees and was wondering if anyone has undertaken any Caminos after knee replacements. Is it possible at all? I am really hoping to eventually go back to Cahors and continue on.
Thanks Mary.Hi Rossco, I completely understand your pain and concerns! In May last year I, too had partial knee replacement on both my knees due to osteoarthritis. After years of cortisone, hyalgan and later Orthovisc injections -the last 3 years I had no substantial benefit from them and Ibuprofen was my go-to pain reliever in high doses. When nothing worked I was incredibly fortunate that the surgeon who did my hip replacement in 2012 and repeatedly told me (at annual checkup) that doing a complete knee replacement was not in my immediate future because I would not be happy with the results and he could not justify doing the surgery.
However, seeing me distraught and extremely frustrated, he asked me if he could share my knee images with a colleague who did partial knee replacements -which I had never heard of, to see if I was a candidate, and of course I said yes. One month later I had both knees done and this year in March-April I walked the Caminho Portugués da Costa without any problem at all. I did change my normal 15-18 mile days to around 9-10 miles instead and it was quite enjoyable. I do have to note that my pack was 12 pounds, so not heavy at all
I have been able to hike 4-5 miles a day about 5 times a week pain free, I had forgotten what that feeling was and am so very thankful for the opportunity to continue doing what I love - more Caminos, definitely!
You should be able to get back into your walking routine and be prepared to undertake the Camino again - without the horrific pain!!
Ultreïa!
Mary
PS No more Ibuprofen! - or any other medication
I had a knee replacement some years ago and had no problems. I have walked the French, Norte, Primtivo, San Salvador, English and just finished part of the la plata. All on my new knee. So I say go for it....In 2015 I walked from SJPDP to Santiago, in 2017 I walked from Lisbon to Finisterre and in April this year I started in Le Puy with the intention of finishing in Pamplona. I made it as far as Cahors where I had to abandon because of severe pain in both knees due to osteoarthritis. I was devastated. I have recently had partial joint replacements in both knees and was wondering if anyone has undertaken any Caminos after knee replacements. Is it possible at all? I am really hoping to eventually go back to Cahors and continue on.
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