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What type of tendonitis treatment do you recommend?
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NSAIDs and rest: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories such as Ibuprofen and rest. Once you return to activity, gentle stretching exercises are important. Steroid injections are a bad idea as they can weaken the tendon, possibly leading to more serious problems, such as tendon rupture.
Answered 6/25/2014
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RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation. This is the standard conservative treatment for tendonitis. You may benefit from otc anti-inflammatory medications as well.
Answered 9/23/2012
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