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What are the options for recovery from achilles tendinosis after physical therapy has failed? was a gymnast but levaquin (levofloxacin) hurt both achilles last year.

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Good luck: Achilles tendon pain due to medication does not respond well to anything but time, pt and antiinflamatories.

Answered 11/30/2013

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Dr. Ronald Oberman answered

See below: Supportive shoes with orthotics/arch supports, rest and for only the worst, most persistent cases: surgical intervention.

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/1/2013

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A member asked:

What are the options for recovery from achilles tendinosis after physical therapy has failed? was a gymnast but levaquin (levofloxacin) hurt both achilles last year.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Dr. Ronald Oberman answered

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

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