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What are some ways to alleviate severe achilles tendon pain?
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RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.
Answered 11/17/2012
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Eccentric : Exercises....Google them.... If the pain is too severe, warm water soaks with epsom salts or ice...Try them both and whichever works best for you continue with.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Multiple treatments: First, discontinue any optional activity causing pain (sports, running). If your symptoms are acute, then anti-inflammatories and icing can help. Aleve (naproxen) or advil are options. For those patients limping, we often use a tall walking boot with a possible heel lift. Diagnostically, an MRI or ultrasound can help determine whether a tear is present or not. Pt is helpful for most. No cortisone injections.
Answered 6/10/2014
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