I would love to hear any "lessons learned" or tips from other hikers here who have overcome it, or learned to hike with Achilles tendonitis. I've been doing physical therapy for a month, and had a cortisone shot 2 months ago, doing most all the recommended stretching exercises, ice, TENs, but just can't quite shake this episode. Suggestions, encouraging stories, therapy, surgery, shoes/boots, inserts, miracle vitamins, magic tea, anything out there? I'm open to new suggestions. Wanting to get over this crap before next spring. hey, have a happy Thanksgiving!