Achilles Tendinitis

[Letty111]

I first graduated earlier on in the year jan/Feb time then stopped and started again. I completed W6R2 last Sunday and woke up Monday morning not being able to walk with Achilles tendinitis. I rested all week and went back to W5 R1 this morning and wasn’t able to run for 5 mins without pain. I stopped and walked home Guttered. How long will I have to rest for?

[roseabi]

Hi! So sorry to hear you are in pain. We can't give medical advice on here - it is much better if you seek the advice of a GP who can see you and assess your particular problem.

But speaking generally, you should not run if it is too painful; you are best off resting until it hurts less. But try to keep your legs moving if you can - walking is good if it doesn't hurt.

Best of luck, and keep us posted xxx

[Letty111 Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Thank you. Yes I’m going to definitely walk instead for the time being. Going away on 6th Oct so don’t want to be in pain then as will be walking a lot while away. See how I go on after resting for two weeks then get back on it very slowly when I get back home xx

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Your Achilles tendon can take a long time to heal, so I would recommend getting professional medical advice on the actual damage and try to analyse what has caused it.

Take care.