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Toothless
06-14-2008, 09:22
I'm in the process of organizing topics for an upcoming podcast about 'trail ailments'. I need your input. Please reply with any ailments, either non-threatening or serious ailments that you've encountered or experienced while hiking the AT.:-?

Based upon the response, either an orthopedic physician or an emergency room physician will be interviewed to respond to the ailments on the podcast.

ATHiking...the podcast www.athiking.libsyn.com (http://www.athiking.libsyn.com)

Many thanks!

4eyedbuzzard
06-14-2008, 10:12
Okay toothless, here's a few that I and I think many others have had at some point in time or the other.

Sunburn
Insect bites
Poison ivy
Blister(feet)
Rash(other than poison ivy)
Cut
Splinter
Burn
Toothache
FB in eye
Diarrhea
Joint pain(esp knees)
Jammed toenails

rafe
06-14-2008, 10:49
Crotch rot, thigh chafe, etc.