<DIV>There is a web site, <A href="http://www.docortho.com">www.docortho.com</A> ,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.</DIV>
<DIV>Deanna<BR><BR><B><I>wanda <wandaaOLDABIQUIU.COM></I></B> wrote:</DIV>
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<DIV>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</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU href="mailto:GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU">GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, March 25, 2004 12:22 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: injuries/medical problems:tendonitis, degenerative arthritis</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 03/25/04 12:37:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, <A href="mailto:wandaaOLDABIQUIU.COM">wandaaOLDABIQUIU.COM</A> writes:</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#0080c0>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</FONT></STRONG></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>