injuries/medical problems:tendonitis, degenerative arthritis

[athena]

And...you can simply ask for the generic name, ibuprophen, and they will understand you. And you can obtain the 600mg dose, which is actually the recommended dose for anti-inflammatory use but is not available in the USA. So you only have to take (and carry) one pill, not three at a time.
deanna

Howard Mendes <HMe347aAOL.COM> wrote:
In a message dated 03/25/04 03:03:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, wandaaOLDABIQUIU.COM writes:
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

Wrong!  You hit on the problem - most pilgrims push too hard to complete.  That just exacerbates foot & leg injuries.  As another writer said - leave yourself at least a couple of days for R & R.
Meds like analgesic remedies applied externally do very little for tendonitis.  As I said anti-inflammatories like ibuprofine taken internally are better.  Don't pack them - they are available in Spain at farmacias if you need them.
Howard Mendes, NYC
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