Laid up in Burgos

[dailycamino]

Been laid up in Burgos for two extra days on top of my rest day. When I went to pick up my antibiotics the pharmacist said everyone’s (pilgrims ) been getting this cough that I have. I don’t know anyone else who’s gotten it though. Be on the lookout folks :/

 

[C clearly]

I've got it too - but on the west coast of Canada.

 

[trecile]

We're you diagnosed with a bacterial infection?

 

[dailycamino]

We're you diagnosed with a bacterial infection?

For reasons I can’t explain, a “lower” respiratory tract infection

 

[J Willhaus]

Hope you are soon on the mend. Are you staying in a place where you can prepare yourself some hot teas or soup? Keep up the fluids!

Edit: sounds like pneumonia or bronchitis!

 

[dailycamino]

Thank you. I am trying to keep up with my liquids and I’m mostly staying in bed. No energy for much else. I’ve just never heard of a “lower” respiratory tract infection in my very many years. I guess it makes sense that there is such a thing since there’s an “upper”

 

[truenorthpilgrm]

Thank you. I am trying to keep up with my liquids and I’m mostly staying in bed. No energy for much else. I’ve just never heard of a “lower” respiratory tract infection in my very many years. I guess it makes sense that there is such a thing since there’s an “upper”

Pretty sure I contracted RSV March 2023 on the camino (after my first day, no less!) and it kicked my butt. I was laid up in Zizur Mayor for about 9 days until I finally started walking again.

Rest, hydrate and don't push yourself...

 

[Stephan the Painter]

Been laid up in Burgos for two extra days on top of my rest day. When I went to pick up my antibiotics the pharmacist said everyone’s (pilgrims ) been getting this cough that I have. I don’t know anyone else who’s gotten it though. Be on the lookout folks :/

I was laid up for three days with something or rather in Burgos last April. I didn't go see a doctor because it seemed to be what everybody else walking had.

I had three different colds at different times. Which seemed to match many other spring pilgrims' experiences.
Heal quickly!

 

[davejsy]

Speedy recovery

 

[dbier]

For the curious:

An upper respiratory infection or inflammation affects your sinuses, throat, and maybe about as far down as your trachea ( cough). . Typical cold symptoms. Of note, gentle exercise is encouraged. It does not affect your ability to breathe much, aside from not being able to use your nose.

A " lower" respiratory infection affects your bronchi and lungs, as well as your overall ability to breathe. This is the more dangerous of the two, as it can progress to pneumonia. Exercise is *not* recommended; rest is.

 

[dailycamino]

For the curious:

An upper respiratory infection or inflammation affects your sinuses, throat, and maybe about as far down as your trachea ( cough). . Typical cold symptoms. Of note, gentle exercise is encouraged. It does not affect your ability to breathe much, aside from not being able to use your nose.

A " lower" respiratory infection affects your bronchi and lungs, as well as your overall ability to breathe. This is the more dangerous of the two, as it can progress to pneumonia. Exercise is *not* recommended; rest is.

Thanks for the clarification! I guess the Dr was right (lol), I’m definitely “lower”! I was feeling “better” after a couple days rest but then a tiny walk to the cathedral had me knackered! Thanks for the well wishes all.