medical/injuries

For reasons I won't bore you with, I'm considering buying lenses and frames (out of pocket, recent prescription) in Santiago after I finish my camino, as opposed to purchasing in the states pre-camino, then bringing over in luggage. Can anyone offer up info re cost difference on Spain vs. US...

We have friends who are on the Camino Frances who've had a medical emergency. The husband is in the Santiago hospital being treated for a heart attack while walking the Camino. Are there any pilgrim assistance groups they can reach out to for help?

I have a mild yet uncomfortable tendon issue in my left Achilles area. With ibuprofen it quite a down and I can walk ok. I’m only coming into Burgos in the next couple of days and want to make it to de Santiago. Any advice from seasoned travellers on maintaining or healing (🤞🏽) the problem much...

Hi I need help With how to get to see a dr. I haven’t been able to walk for two days due to my right foot has a lot of pain and I’m now afraid I might create or have stress fractures in my Metatarsals 😳😢 I’m heading to León today and hoping one of you have a suggestion of whom to see Thanks so...

In a couple of other threads there has been discussion about some parts of the Camino Frances that some people consider to be difficult to walk safely. I could have posted to one of these but thought that it might be useful to try to communicate to a wider audience as my advice can be useful on...

Hi all, I’m in Samos today, reaching Sarria tomorrow (will be there Friday and Saturday). A front tooth cap/crown has come loose! Could anyone please let me know how I can find a (ideally English speaking) dentist in Sarria? When I needed a physiotherapist in Logrono, I had to wait a day so...

Hi there! I chipped one of my front teeth and I am going to try and get it repaired in Santiago. I got the name of the dental clinic Sanitas, but when I’ve called my Spanish isn’t good enough to make an appointment for this coming Thursday. I’m wondering if there’s someone out there that can...

Starting our camino from pamplona on 28th. We were meant to start on 11th but my friend broke her toe so we pushed start date out. She's adament to go. Any advice

Little unsure where the best spot to post this is (Frances or Live on the Camino? Also, this is my first post - whew!). Hi, I’m Dominik! I’m on the Camino Frances doing my first Camino and I’m currently in Pamplona (started in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port). I’m disabled, travelling alone, and I...

i am currently in estella and both feet are swollen and painful with one toenail coming off. wearing altra lonepeaks- no blisters. had rain for a couple days out of roncesvalles with soaked shoes the whole time through zubiri followed by hotter than hell 2 days pamplona-alt de perdon and puente...

Buenas dias fellow pilgrims. I will be walking my first Camino starting May 31st on the Frances and I'm super excited. I am looking for ideas and options as I have chronic migraines and take a once-a-month shot that has to be refrigerated (Ajovy). It needs to stay between 2-8 degrees C and...

On the First day of my Camino it seems like I overdid it. I had planned a slow first couple days but Albergue’s were closed, so I had to go farther. My 17 km walk felt fine and everything seem to be going swimmingly. But unfortunately I woke up with a lot of pain in my shin, which I found out...

Sorry for the odd question... but due to a long ago injury I've spent years sleeping with a heating pad; obviously that's not an option...would a hot water bottle or the therma heat patches be viable alternatives?

I put this together a while back in a post to provide help to those who wish to minimize the risk of the unpleasantness of shin splints while on Camino. This has been edited with additional information. Keep in mind that this is a general overview, not a medical textbook. :-) There are...

My wife and I are planning the CF in May. She'd like any recommendation or comment on travel CPAP machines. She's looking at 2 models right now: Transcend Transcend 3 miniCPAP Auto or BREAS Z2 CPAP (either auto or fixed pressure). And would you recommend the multi-night battery or should she...

I'm having a pacemaker implanted March 10 to correct a slow heart rate, sometimes in the 20s. My cardiologist says I should be fine for the Camino in late May. The device will be placed just below the left clavicle. I'm wondering about the pressure of the left shoulder strap of the backpack on...

Preparing for our first camino frances in 2015, I read many books and consulted with the Camino Forum several times each day. In addition to the obvious guidance, regarding backpack selection, good hiking boots, etc the two most important Camino Rules I recalled were "Listen to your body" and...

Hello all, I’m writing from Los Arcos, where I’m babying an injured knee, in search of advice. While I’m not sure how it happened (or when), I’ve been trudging along for a few days trying to keep it okay while still walking, but I’m feeling discouraged. I visited the pharmacy a few days ago and...

After walking 2.5 weeks on the Camino Frances, my normal mild to moderate eczema has become severe in some areas, including increased swelling in one hand. I am currently in Villamaior and plan to take a taxi in the morning to Santiago to get medical help. Does anyone know of a urgent care type...

I am in Najera today, having started in SJPdP last Monday. I met my traveling companion at Orisson. It’s been lovely to do the journey with someone else. We’ve met pilgrims from the UK, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and just a few from the US where I’m from (Maine). We’ve seen groups...