Re: bp'ing after knee replacement?
Probably only for some.
I don't think Harvey or George had knee problems that limited their
activities and they both hiked well into their '70's. You just...
Bob Marley 2006-12-18 09:10:55 #43976
Re: Black toe nails
In addition to other good advice, I found out the painful way that
even with well-fitting boots that have been worn in the Grand Canyon
before, one can get...
Steffi Bruninghaus 2006-12-18 08:13:49 #43975
Re: bp'ing after knee replacement?
I don't think it's typical it all. Most backpackers can handle a little pain and swelling. And cutting down weight and using hiking sticks helps too. I...
Bob Bordasch 2006-12-18 08:13:04 #43974
Re: Black toe nails
Yes, it is extremely important to clip those toenails as short as is
comfortably possible. I clip mine as close to the quick as I can
without drawing blood....
bdtraver 2006-12-18 07:56:12 #43973
Re: Black toe nails
And, of course, one must keep toe nails trimmed as short as possible.
I have gotten black toe nails on my big toes twice. After I bought new boots
from my...
rosemarybeck@aol.com 2006-12-18 07:26:16 #43972
Re: Black toe nails
Agree, but also commonly caused simply by boots that are too small.
The actual nail is not black - the black color is contusion, or
bruise, or blood,...
bill_orman 2006-12-18 07:18:21 #43971
Re: Black toe nails
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "grandcanyonpkr"
wrote:
>I ended up with five nails
> blistering.
I think blisters under your nails are...
Kam Pebler 2006-12-18 05:40:24 #43970
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