Much, much, much better. From one who knows. At least from the US.PS It is better to pay the bill directly, if possible, instead of paying from home.
Hi - I went to Nuestra Senora de Regla Hospital, just around behind the Catedral with similar problems. The foot doctor spoke some English, and was very nice. They x-rayed my foot for stress fractures, diagnosed it as plantar fasciatis, and he gave me a shot of cortisone or something similar, which while extremely painful, enabled me to walk again. He told me to rest for three days, which we did, and told me what sights I shouldn't miss! I did pay then, as it is a private hospital I believe, 237 euros, and I will submit the bill to my insurance company. While my foot still hurts, we did complete the camino. Good luck getting it taken care of.After 18 days on Camino France's The Meseta in Sandals has done my Right foot, arch in bad shape. Where should I go for help? Am 66 yrs old from USA. Thanks for any recomendations for Hospital or Urgent Care in Leon.
Hey! Thank you for asking . I wobbled over to San Francisco clinic/ hospital? Doctor quickly who said I had Tendinitis , take Acetomyacin , ( Tylenol)stay off my feet for a week. Lucky I had some time. I am leaving Leon in a day an taking train to Sarria.Any foot updates @ellensfootprints ? How are you doing? Buen Camino and speedy recovery! SY
Consider spending some of your "off your feet" time in Astorga. It will mean though that you will have to pick up a skateboard to sightsee.( Tylenol)stay off my feet for a week. Lucky I had some time. I am leaving Leon in a day an taking train to Sarria.
Hey! Thank you for asking . I wobbled over to San Francisco clinic/ hospital? Doctor quickly who said I had Tendinitis , take Acetomyacin , ( Tylenol)stay off my feet for a week. Lucky I had some time. I am leaving Leon in a day an taking train to Sarria.
Can you clarify that Sarria is the town to start at to get your certificate of Camino completion?
I can't believe after 17 days of walking my feet turned against me with Tendinitis! Live an learn. My Dr./ hospital bill was 69 EU. I paid with credit card. Very nice Dr. An spoke enough English. I'm praying the pain doesn't come back when I start walking again!
One ?. What is the best Albergue in Santiago to end ones Camino? I have not yet stayed in any Moasteries. I would like one more Pilgrim expierence before I leave. Thank you so much
And breakfast is fabulous!The albergue section of
San Martin Pinario is a VERY good stop in Santiago!
Most pilgrim rooms are singles at 23 Euros, but there are a few double pilgrim rooms and a few rooms with more beds. Ask about these when you email your query. for space to this address >>
info@sanmartinpinario.eu
Do NOT use their on-line booking form or Booking.com which are only for their more expensive regular tourist accommodation.
I have stayed in simple pilgrim rooms in 2011 and December 2012, 2013, 2014 and always found it comfortable and most convenient. Added features are the fact that they are open 24/7 so that you can arrive at anytime, the obliging desk staff are multi-lingual, WiFi is free, there are multiple public spaces for casual conversation and the restaurant (open to all) serves a very good 3 course lunch or dinner with wine for less than 15 Euros. What more does a tired pilgrim need?
Good luck and Buen camino!