Kyle,

I haven't had the symptoms you suffer from, but I have had my share of
tendonitis in the hips.  Believe me, REST and lots of ibuprofen do WONDERS!
I'm 125 pounds and can take 800 mg (4 pills) every 8 hours.  Give it a shot.
If you are concerned about a tear, take it easy.

Linda
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From: "BG Greer, PhD" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 12:18 PM
Subject: Re: CP-related topic. LOL!!!


> 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?
> >
>