The medications used can be prescribed or over the counter. Most over the counter medication used to relieve pain will be acetaminophen, like Tylenol. Other medication that could be used are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are normally used to reduce and treat inflammation, although aren’t used often because most tendon problems don’t include inflammation (4). The only other pharmacological use is when surgery is done. If you choose the surgical treatment option you may have spinal anesthesia. Spinal anesthesia will not allow you to feel anything from the waist down. Choosing the surgical treatment means you may also be given sedation, meaning you will sleep through the surgery (5). Despite the fact that medication can be very helpful while managing an Achilles tendon rupture, friends, family, and medical professionals can also help you get through your injury
The medications used can be prescribed or over the counter. Most over the counter medication used to relieve pain will be acetaminophen, like Tylenol. Other medication that could be used are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are normally used to reduce and treat inflammation, although aren’t used often because most tendon problems don’t include inflammation (4). The only other pharmacological use is when surgery is done. If you choose the surgical treatment option you may have spinal anesthesia. Spinal anesthesia will not allow you to feel anything from the waist down. Choosing the surgical treatment means you may also be given sedation, meaning you will sleep through the surgery (5). Despite the fact that medication can be very helpful while managing an Achilles tendon rupture, friends, family, and medical professionals can also help you get through your injury