The first stage of treatment for achilles tendonitis is to decrease pain and inflammation so normal daily activities such as walking can be done pain free. This stage can last for anywhere from 3 days to several weeks depending on the severity of your condition and can be achieved with a number of methods:
Abreva is the brand name of the drug docosanol, which is used to treat cold sore infections caused by the herpes simplex virus. This over-the-counter (OTC) medicine is available as a topical cream.
Key Benefit: FDA approved and available over-the-counter. How Abreva works: The active ingredient in Abreva is Docosanol 10%, also known as behenyl alcohol. This is a type of alcohol traditionally used as an emollient, emulsifier and thickener in cosmetics and supplements.