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.

 

[Jank]

Guess there are no Covid tests on the Camino? Best wishes for recovery!

 

[dailycamino]

Guess there are no Covid tests on the Camino? Best wishes for recovery!

I had Covid recently. I saw a dr for this. She prescribed antibiotics, they seem to be working. Thanks for your concern

 

[ShellToucher]

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 :/

Camino cough, usually hits about Burgos! Been there myself! Probably the best place to heal up…and a few shops sell some books in English! Feel better y buen camino!

 

[CaminoCate]

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”

Lower usually means lung area, upper is more throat if that helps! Prob why antibiotics given. Get well soon.

 

[dfox]

Just did google searches on Flu and RSV season in northern Spain. The result for Flu was for northern Spain. The result for RSV is not specific to a region.





I would practice social distancing and not be "crowded" environment as much as possible.

 

[dailycamino]

Just did google searches on Flu and RSV season in northern Spain. The result for Flu was for northern Spain. The result for RSV is not specific to a region.

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I would practice social distancing and not be "crowded" environment as much as possible.

“Laid up” is the original social distancing

 

[chinacat]

Hope you recover quickly …
Rest & recuperation …
and buen camino when you are back on your feet again !!

 

[Elle Bieling]

So sorry to hear this! Do get better soon! I had a cold, cough and stuffy nose my entire Camino Primitivo 4 weeks ago. Seems like the viruses are still circulating about. Rest indeed, as a LRI is nothing to mess with!

 

[Kathy F.]

Enjoy your unexpected, but necessary, rest days. Drink water, rest, sleep, chat with family, go back to sleep. You have more than earned this time off. And Burgos is a good place to be laid up. Is someone providing meals or are you going out? You may feel that you are losing planned Camino time, but you are not. You are exactly where you should be right now. God is now, and has always been, in charge of your schedule. The best is yet to come. Buen Camino! Praying for a swift, and complete, recovery.

 

[Dov of the Galilee]

How are you feeling now since you posted?,

 

[dailycamino]

How are you feeling now since you posted?,

I’m finally feeling a bit better! I’ve decided that I can’t continue walking however. It can take up to 3 weeks to fully recover from bronchitis. And while I was able to walk around Burgos today without getting winded, I can tell that even 10k per day would be too much. I’m bussing to León as I write this. Might visit Oviedo, A Coruña, and then Santiago, and a few other places. Thank you for asking! It has been a bit lonely but I’m coping.

 

[Dov of the Galilee]

I'm so sorry to hear this.

 

[dailycamino]

I'm so sorry to hear this.

Well, it was meant to be I guess because I was able to help a fellow pilgrim last night. Having a beautiful day in Leon and have some strength back. Very fascinating procession, see attached

 

[J Willhaus]

Well, it was meant to be I guess because I was able to help a fellow pilgrim last night. Having a beautiful day in Leon and have some strength back. Very fascinating procession, see attached

Sorry your walk was ended, but I've had a Camino ending injury before that led to some really good sightseeing using train and bus to get around Spain as an alternative. Glad you were able to witness this procession as a bit of your journey a d help someone else as well.

 

[tomjane40]

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 :/

they call it the Camino Cold. Most folks get it within the first 2-3 weeks. Luckily, for me, it did not stop me. The cough medicine from the farmacia was magical.

 

[trecile]

they call it the Camino Cold. Most folks get it within the first 2-3 weeks. Luckily, for me, it did not stop me. The cough medicine from the farmacia was magical.

@dailycamino had a more serious lower respiratory infection, not a simple cold.

 

[Scott Sweeney]

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 :/

Herself get a cough everything we fly. I am not sure if it's a coincidence or an infection.
This year by the time we got to Oviedo i had caught it from her and it's still hanging in there,in my lungs.
Hope you overcome it.