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[QUOTE="mattythedog, post: 1070105, member: 97945"] I also had tendonitis in both achilles for last 3 Caminos. What worked for me at 62 yrs old and 175 lbs: Took 600mg ibuprofen 3x per day, 0600, 1400, 2200, always with lots of water and some food so as not to irritate stomach lining. Applied Voltaren gel to ankles 2x per day, 0600 and 1800. Drank profuse amounts of water throughout the day. My calf muscles were too tight from lack of stretching over the years. Performed various stretching exercises each morning and throughout the day. Used a roller to deep massage the calves several times a day. When this first happened in 2019, I slowed down to half distance for 2 days, took a day off to get better innersoles in Leon and do some easy sightseeing. 2 more half days, and then got back up to 40km/day. Try to walk without pounding and do shorter smoother paces. Stop anytime discomfort acts up and stretch; change the gait a bit. I always use trekking poles to full advantage 100% of the trek!!! Reduce the junk you carry in your pack. Got mine down to 10 lbs base weight, 12.5 lbs including water and food. Per other advice in this blog, you should immediately see a clinician for advice tailored to your specific situation. [/QUOTE]
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