achilies tendon pain every day :(

[justlikeyou]

im guessing it stems from my back, but every day i wake up and both my achillies tendons are sore as a mother, like i ran 12 miles uphill the day before, but i havent.  every day.

anyone else have this?

im tryting to not take ibuprofen etc but its a choice between serious discomfort or some relief?

im tired, really tired of not being comfortable physically,

i hope your all doing ok,

its better than chasing the pills right...........

[justlikeyou]

ill look for the post, thanks.

[LadySundown]

I'm sorry you're in pain. I would try what lurker suggests. My sister has surgery on her achillies tendon and it didn't help much and now it's starting on the other foot. I'm sure that's not the same as your case. She's also in pain most of the time and holding off on any pain meds. They can't do anymore surgery because they can't shorten the tendon any more. I'll get some facts..like how it started with her and etc....and post it to you. Probably tomorrow since I can't talk to her until after work tonight. I'm so sorry you're in pain.

Take Care.....LS

[lurker]

try putting gel lifts in the heels of your shoes - available at most pharmacies.  They shorten the tendon a bit and take some of the stress off of it while you're up during the day.  Freezing a small paper cup with water in it and then tearing off a piece of the cup and ice massaging the area before you go to bed may help too.  Good luck!