Thanks Linda.  Kat gave me the same instructions and the swelling has
decreased markedly in the last few hours.  My stomach's kind of torn up over
the meds, but I would rather it be my gut for a while than my achilles!

I saw a two-wheeled electric scooter at Wal-Mart for $200.  I might go pick
one up just to have it around for "emergencies" like this.

Kyle

-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Wagner
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Sent: 6/17/03 4:15 PM
Subject: Re: CP-related topic.  LOL!!!

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
----- Original Message -----
From: "BG Greer, PhD" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
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?
> >
>