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Ongoing Achilles Tendonitis

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Linz29
Linz29

I have had Achilles tendinitis for 6 months now, and it is no better now than 6 months ago. It is very swollen at the moment. I have been to the doctor a few times and have been given Naproxen for the inflammation and pain. This has done nothing. I have done exercises, and have used kinesiology tape. It is getting me down because I cannot get out walking in the hills, my main hobby. I'd it just a waiting game? Should I not be doing anything?

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  • lellyz
    lellyz Linz29

    Posted

    Linz,

    I have the exact same issue. 12 months of pain, linmping around and the doc just wants to give me pain killers / anti inflamatories.

    I am so sick of being in pain. I sometimes feel chopping my foot off would be easier!!!!!

    L

     

  • Gjf
    Gjf Linz29

    Posted

    Liz

    What is your location.

    I mean what country ?

    Greg

  • andrew_67449
    andrew_67449 Linz29

    Posted

    Hi Linz

    sorry to hear of your problem I've had no experience of this myself but a good friend of mine has suffered with it and it' was a long slow proses as it seems with most tendon problems

    Hang on in there :-)

    • tim50stroud
      tim50stroud andrew_67449

      Posted

      I had tendonitis and found the best cure was to rupture the tendon completelly... didnt intend to, just stumbled and it went. After 30 seconds of terrible pain it just went away and felt great... except the foot didnt work any more. 9 months down the recovery route, the tendon is fine, just struggling with muscle strength.

      For the tendonitis I had had various pain killers, discussed (and dismissed) steroid injection, had nitroglycerine patches (no effect) and massage. I have come to the conclusion tendons need a redesign. :-(  But hang on, it does get better

       

  • elizabeth57092
    elizabeth57092 Linz29

    Posted

    Hi Linz,

    I have too have been hobbling around for nearly 5 weeks with an achilles tendon injury. When it initially happened, I was put in a splint/soft cast and crutches for 2 weeks. Orthopedic doctor has me wearing the aircast walking boot and anti-inflammatory meds. I begin physical therapy in 2 weeks. I still have pain and am very concerned about long term recovery. My diagnosis is tendinitis/tendinopathy. I am used to being physically fit with running and walking trails; and have been doing so for majority of my life....soon to be 49 years old, and very discouraged!

    Good luck to you!

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