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I have b begin n previously diagnosed achilles tendonitis with a heel spur struggling for 4 years now and not getting better just for walking a little bit or standing for a bit too long aggrivates it even more.
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Achilles tendoniits: orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/achilles-tendinitis/ https://www.podiatrytoday.com/secrets-to-patient-adherence-with-night-splints Exercise, ice, rest, NSAIDS if not allergic, exercise, at times night splints are helpful. With heel spurs cortisone injections or gel heel cups may help . Kinesiotape can also help- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7OAD4zIBos f/u/ w/ MD
Answered 10/25/2019
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