Kyle,

       I have not had trouble with with my Achille's tendon, so there is no
experiential advice from me. I would take it easy on putting that tendon os
more stress, but that is easy to say.

Bobby


> I was goofing around with the kids last night, probably playing too hard,
> and I woke up around 2 am in great pain.  There is a "ball" of tender,
> swollen tissue at the base of the tendon.  This area is about 2 cm.
> circumference.  Has anyone experienced anything like this?
>