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Achilles tendonitis is better with tylenol, (acetaminophen) motrin, or aleve?

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No right answer: All are pain relievers. Motrin and Aleve also reduce inflammation and are similar drugs. I believe that taking drugs like Motrin may prevent healing of a tendon injury since the body uses inflammation to help stimulate healing. Therefore, tylenol (acetaminophen) might be a better first choice, along with ice and rest followed by a physical therapy program if not improving on it's own.

Answered 4/22/2018

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Dr. Vinod Panchbhavi answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Relieve only symptom: They all provide symptomatic relief. Pt is the key in non insertional type of the condition.

Answered 3/31/2012

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