(29M USA) Achilles problem - how serious is it and medical care

[AlwaysAlreadyOn]

Hi y'all. Been crushing miles on the Camino Frances and a couple of days ago I started having some deep pain in my lower right calf/ankle - the Achilles region. Stretching and flexing the foot became more difficult. Yesterday I took a short day due to the difficulties (13miles) and stopped at Sahagún. Today I saw the massage person at Sahagún and they massaged me and told me to use a support sock thing and to use a cold cream two or three times a day. I took the train to Leon to take some rest days for the foot bc I didn't think I could make it on foot.

My question to you all is, should I see a physical therapist or doctor to get a closer look at the Achilles? I have travel insurance so if it's truly fucked (I don't have the experience with sports injuries to tell if I'm fucked or just need a couple days rest) I would rather know now and try to get treatment (surgery/pt) here, rather than what, flying back to the states and then bankrupting myself with a doctor there?

Wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences, if I'm overreacting, and if you have recommendations for what I should do.

 

[SabsP]

Yes, see a gp or someone in a centro de salud / clinic . Only they can tell you if your Achilles is really " fucked " as you describe so poetically.
If you have travel insurance you can go to a private clinic ( they are better equipped to deal with foreigners and their insurances / paperwork than state clinics ).

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[Lindsay53]

If you have doubts see a doctor. Asking for medical advice here is pointless. Your isurance should cover it.