achilles tendon, anyone hadthe op?

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mine is killing me, its been painful for well over a year but ive limped and ignored it cause i dont want an operation.

last night laid on the sofa watching t.v (afterlife actually was ruined by the burning in my ankle. has anyone had similar or had the op.

any replies grateful, getting kids ready forfootie at moment so might not be able to reply straightaway

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i can sympathize-i have a fallen heel which is very painful and debilitating and like you i have been limping along with it for over a year! my heel really hurts first thing in the morning and after sitting for any lengh of time-it makes me feel 180 sometimes

i havent had the cortisone injections which my dr recommended-but i try to wear shoes with a bit of heel to help raise foot and putting an ice pack on the heel can give some temporary relief-special insoles might help Boots have them or maybe get specially made ones from chiropadist-poor us

ugh dont blame you skanga, for not having the injections.....sounds painful. think imight ask my doc about mine and get some stronger painkillers if poss. i spose i worry that if the tendon tore then that would be a long recovery. it has got worse but i dont know if it can stay like this forever or if they just snap in the end?