injuries/medical problems:tendonitis, degenerative arthritis

[wanda]

Have shin splints from training, Arnica gel was not working. You are from
home office...please check on my "Pilgrim's Passport" status. Sent in
several weeks ago...must be lost in the mail. I leave April 13th, Thanks for
your reply, Wanda



----- Original Message -----
From: "Tania (home office)" <taniaraGOLDEN.NET>
To: <GOCAMINOapete.uri.edu>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 3:21 PM
Subject: Re: injuries/medical problems:tendonitis, degenerative arthritis


> If you are already dealing with an existing foot/leg issue, perhaps bring
> along some peppermint oil or tiger balm, both are fairly light-weight, a
> luxury item for sure, and provide incredible healing whilst
walking/exercising.
>
> Good luck!
> Tania
>
> Quoting athena <deannabowlingaYAHOO.COM>:
>
> > There is a web site, www.docortho.com ,which had something that seems to
> > help my ankle/heel. There are many products on the site so you may be
> > interested in checking it out.
> > Deanna
> >
> > wanda <wandaaOLDABIQUIU.COM> wrote:
> > Thanks....rest is good, but one would have difficulties finishing the
> > camino...right? What meds can be applied on the shin splints to releave
> > the pain? Wanda
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Howard Mendes
> > To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU
> > Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 12:22 PM
> > Subject: Re: injuries/medical problems:tendonitis, degenerative
> > arthritis
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 03/25/04 12:37:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> > wandaaOLDABIQUIU.COM writes:
> > I would like to know more about common injuries, please post that list.
> > I will be on the camino early May, but leaving US in early April.
> > Thanks,Wanda
> >
> > The two most common seem to be very serious blisters and shin splints or
> > tendonitis.  Compeed and keeping off your feet help with the former.
> > Anti-inflammatories and rest help with the latter.  Howard Mendes, NYC
> >
>
>
>
> Have a healthy day!
> Tania
>
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