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  1. J

    Pacemaker Implant Surgery Tomorrow. A New Phase for Future Caminos.

    Very best of luck to you and hopes for a speedy recovery. Your advice has shaped my Camino gear list (and footwear and backpack fitting) more than anyone. Side note: I'll be fishing with my 80-year old uncle in Maine next week. He had a pacemaker put in about ten years ago. I ski with him...
  2. J

    Travel Insurance for Americans

    I recommend Nationwide. I have used them in the recent past (2022) for travel insurance. They were easy to work with and the rates were reasonable. Regarding medical care in Spain, it's pretty good. Is it better than in the US? I have relatives who both live in Spain and work in the...
  3. J

    A sore back in burgos!

    I should have noted that there are a couple of more-established chiropractors near the cathedral (such as this one: https://jdquiropracticos.com/), but I see that they are not open until Monday.
  4. J

    A sore back in burgos!

    Try Mandala Centro de Terapias (phone: 639 351 840; email: terapiasmandalacentro@gmail.com). I understand they also practice in Leon. Good luck!
  5. J

    Have you walked the camino after a significant weight gain?

    If by next Wednesday you mean 10 days from now, then I would try to have a chat with your doctor. I'm not sure when your last camino was, but an increase is 20 kg of body weight is not insignificant. Sounds like you have a diagnosis, so perhaps you've already had that conversation -- if so...
  6. J

    Kidney stones and the Camino

    Chronic producer of renal calculii here! Sorry to hear about your experience. Way more info here than you probably want, but this is an issue near to my kidneys, uh, I mean heart. It's important to note that there are several different kinds of stones and a variety of risk factors...
  7. J

    Morton’s Neuroma shoe choice

    I have it a Morton's neuroma in one foot. For me, the width of shoe does not affect the pain, nor does any particular type of shoe (I have many) or orthotic sole (although I'm told that for some people custom orthotics work; it's just that they didn't do much of anything for me). The...
  8. J

    Breast Cancer & Oral Chemo

    It sounds like you are on your way and I pray you make a full recovery! Several close relatives have gone through it and all while surprisingly young. Recovery times for them varied widely. Thank God, all are survivors. This is a pretty obvious answer, but I would strongly recommend having a...
  9. J

    Chiggers galore, itching away..

    Chiggers are common in the southeastern US and I've learned to stay out of the grass later in the summer. I use Permethrin on my hiking boots. Not sure if the insect repellent actually helps, but it gives me some peace of mind. If I can't avoid the tall grass for some reason, I hit the shower...
  10. J

    Mosquitoes and Flies

    I have had no problems with any insects on the Camino Frances during April through early June. Yes, I've seen some houseflies here and there -- nothing that required special protection though. Not sure I'd add any extra weight to my pack, although a Benvo brand head net that goes over a...

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