So, Teddy had only intended to spend 1 day resting and replenishing in Hikertown, and it ended up more like 3+ days with a trip to the hospital included. As I type, Teddy was taken to a hospital about an hour from where he was staying to have his rash looked at, as his feet swelled to a grotesquely large size, while the rash traveled to almost every part of his body :( As of right now, he sounded more frustrated than anything else, as his schedule has been extremely interrupted by this poodle dog rash and poison oak.
As you can see at left, his feet have swollen to club-like, gross things... (anyone who knows me, knows this post was extremely painful for me to look at, talk about, and acknowledge - I HATE FEET)
Over to the right, you can see how bad his legs were covered with this rash - it got much worse as the day went on. He had planned to shower, eat, and move on to hike past the LA aqueduct. He sat, watching his feet swell, and the itching intensify, before a fellow thruhiker named "Low and Slow" suggested they go to the hospital. He was awesome - he drove Teddy an hour to the hospital, waited for him to be seen, drove him to the local CVS for his prescriptions, and then back to Hikertown for a few more days rest. Initially, the stop in Hikertown was not supposed to be this long, but Teddy is in surprisingly high spirits, accepting this latest hiccup as just another part of his PCT adventure. Way to stay strong, Scarecrow... now heal those feet...PLEASE.
Over to the right, you can see how bad his legs were covered with this rash - it got much worse as the day went on. He had planned to shower, eat, and move on to hike past the LA aqueduct. He sat, watching his feet swell, and the itching intensify, before a fellow thruhiker named "Low and Slow" suggested they go to the hospital. He was awesome - he drove Teddy an hour to the hospital, waited for him to be seen, drove him to the local CVS for his prescriptions, and then back to Hikertown for a few more days rest. Initially, the stop in Hikertown was not supposed to be this long, but Teddy is in surprisingly high spirits, accepting this latest hiccup as just another part of his PCT adventure. Way to stay strong, Scarecrow... now heal those feet...PLEASE.
We're all with you, Teddy. You made great time before, you will make great time once you are back to 100%. Just start singing Eye of the Tiger as you walk, it always helps me in marathons ;)
ReplyDeleteTeddy, Hoping you heal quickly and never give up your Hiking spirit... your B.F.A.M. - Tommy
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ReplyDeleteLife is not about how fast you run or how high you climb but how well you bounce. ~Vivian Komori
ReplyDeleteTeddy, may you overcome this obstacle in your path and bounce back quickly! Healing thoughts and wishes are being sent your way!! You'll be back on the trail in no time!
Hello Carole: Thanks for reading the journal...EG and TOG send well wishes to Scarecrow, they are very concerned about him. They send word they are attempting Whitney. You stay strong, Scarecrow will carry on soon.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well on your side of the world.