shellypaul
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances(2016 September)
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RICE??? Just curious if this is rest ice compress elevate? They have a new acronym "MCE Move safely as you can as much as you can, Compress and Elevate." A shot of whiskey probably not a bad idea either...Same here...it hurts like crazy but not a lot can be done except taping it to the next toe and RICE. Doug's information is super.
So yes, do see a doc, but then go with your gut feeling. A successful Camino is not out of the question: the stability and compression of a boot may allow you to walk fine--if not a bit painfully for a while.
We will be praying for your stubborn hideThank you all for the info & encouragement. On the train now to SJPP. I did pad it & tape it. I will skip the mountain & start in Roncevalles as suggested, as even here On train it is swollen with pain in both lower calves & lower back from limping about. I walked about 4 mi yesterday to try & shake it off . Probably not the best idea I had. Feels better in flip flops with nothing touching it. I'd almost rather go barefoot than put those boots back on. Lol If it gets worse before getting better I'll see the doc.
Thank you all for the info & encouragement. On the train now to SJPP. I did pad it & tape it. I will skip the mountain & start in Roncevalles as suggested, as even here On train it is swollen with pain in both lower calves & lower back from limping about. I walked about 4 mi yesterday to try & shake it off . Probably not the best idea I had. Feels better in flip flops with nothing touching it. I'd almost rather go barefoot than put those boots back on. Lol If it gets worse before getting better I'll see the doc.
ShellyHello all, Arrived in Paris yesterday & in the middle of the night ran into a chair. My pinky toe looks like a thumb & so painful to walk. My husband says it's a sign & to return home. Am worried about getting over the mountain! Any thoughts?
Shelly
Well all, I'm sorry to report that when I got to Pamplona, I got on the train to Madrid & I flew home. It was a Sunday & the toe was relentless in its aggravated state. Sure, I could have gone on reluctantly, but it was not to be this Camino. Buen Camino & many thanks to all the pilgrims who provided moral support & physical assistance.
Hi Shelly, I am so sorry to hear this, and feel so much your disappointment as the same thing happened to me one time when I developed tendonitis in my foot and could walk no further. It took a month before it healed completely. Did your husband return with you, or is he still walking?
I don't think it show strength or clarity of mind to walk with an injury on an unnecessary journey. You made a very sensible decision and there is no point in second-guessing it now.I know now that I should have been strong enough to carry on by myself.
Time.. It helps us all, you will probably start figuring out how to return like the rest of usMy husband did not go with me. I feel terribly defeated. I had met two American women who took me under their wing. But, unfortunately, after arriving in the town after Espinal (can't remember where) one of them became jealous of the third wheel. I know now that I should have pressed on. My toe is not 100%, but so much better today. I know now that I should have been strong enough to carry on by myself. I guess for myself I needed some mental encouragement to continue. Lesson learned & just another thing to work on. Now back to work & I'll keep the Camino dreams there...a someday dream! Sorry for the long response, I haven't looked at this forum since soon after I arrived home. Obviously some journaling is in order to preserve my mental clarity & sort out what really happened with my departure
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