I've been suffering with a bad case of Achilles Tendonitis in my left ankle, the result of wearing shoes that lacked proper support (went for a couple longish walks in Nike Free shoes---don't do it if you overpronate!!). Went to the podiatrist about a week and a half ago, and she took pictures. Foot is fine, structurally, and the Achilles is intact. So, I ask her to give me a prescription anti-inflammatory because Advil, which she recommended, wasn't working. She wouldn't answer any questions I had about whether or not I should stretch it, insisting that I go to a PT. Wrote me a script for two sessions, more if needed. First anti-inflamm didn't work (feldene) and upset my iron stomach, so she switched me to Dicolofenac, which is slowly decreasing the inflammation. Getting into see a PT is a nightmare---all booked up thru July. Today, I'm going to take another stab at trying to beg one to give me an appt. Resting it has no affect. Icing helps too, but it's difficult to keep up with the icing when I'm at work. I definitely have cut back on my activity--just cycling, no running, no walking, etc. Until (if) I can get into a PT for an eval and a home exercise regime, what can I be doing to help this along and heal faster?