Achilles tendon painful and swollen

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My sister who is in her late fifties has cervical rib syndrome which gives her a

lot of pain. But now as well she has an additional problem which I don't know

if it's related. She is complaining of her achilles tendon being very painful

and swollen up the back of both her legs. We've tried looking it up in search

engines but it's very confusing as to the cause. Could it just be aged related?

Or would it have anything to do with the cervical rib syndrome with it's

creeping pain? Any help? Our local GP's zip us in and out of their rooms with

little more than a prescription these days if we are not wealthy clients. She

is still working as a cleaner but this might stop that if she can't find a cure.

 

Jenny