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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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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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See below: Supportive shoes with orthotics/arch supports, rest and for only the worst, most persistent cases: surgical intervention.
Answered 12/1/2013
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