Over-the-Counter Medication

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can help reduce inflammation and pain when taken shortly after inflammation occurs. While NSAIDs are helpful for rapid relief, they should not be taken for prolonged periods because of possible liver and kidney damage, according to the Mayo Clinic. Other possible complications include ulcers, stomach pain and bleeding.
  
  

Steroids

• Your physician can administer topical or injectable steroids to relieve tendinitis, but caution should be taken as injectable steroids can weaken the tendon, causing it to burst and require surgery, according to the Mayo Clinic. Steroidal cream can be applied to the foot and absorbed using iontophoresis, where an electronic device emits a current to the foot.
  
  

R.I.C.E.

• Rest, ice, compression and elevation is a common treatment used by sports athletes who are injured. This treatment can easily be done by staying off of your foot for at least 24 to 48 hours until inflammation decreases, followed by wrapping the foot in a bandage to prevent movement. Ice reduces swelling and inflammation, and elevation to reduce swelling. In this case, elevation is not necessary but can help to alleviate pressure. To prevent skin irritation, wrap the cold compress in a thin cloth or sheet. During the healing process, you can use a shoe insert to reduce pressure on the foot from walking, according to Weisberg and Shink.