Just you'll know it's not all fun & games here on the Camino, here's how I'm coping with the toe blisters. I would say at best I'm keeping them contained so I can crawl my way to Santiago in the next several days.
In the morning I create a "hood" for each problematic toe (exhibit A). The hood is made of small strips of gauze which I apply to problem areas and then wrap with medical tape.
When I arrive at my destination I remove the hood and inspect for further damage or new blisters (Exhibit B).
As necessary I apply the needle & thread wicking technique; I haven't done this in a while since this is only applicable to fresh new ones and most of the ones I have now are grizzled veterans. I also apply topical antibiotic to problem areas.
After this I let them breathe until bed time - at which time I apply antibiotic second skin to any live or open wounds. This is so the second skin will be plenty dry for application of the next morning's hoods.
Deo Gratias, I haven't had recurrence of the tendonitis, either due to returning to hiking boots during the day, OR the lighter pace I've been taking, OR the intercession of St. James (and others too numerous to mention, but Santiago gets a shout-out because it's his Camino!)
Still too much work in you if you're using words like containment strategy in a blog. And those are some nasty feet!
ReplyDeleteI've never told anyone this, but I'm praying for your toes and the successful completion of your journey.
Thanks MM for the prayers and for following my travails from Los Estados Unidos.
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