don't ignore your pain and swelling. give it a more substantial rest. my achilles was hurting after playing basketball a week and a half ago. I ran on it for the first time this morning. Your body will last longer it you rest it when it hurts.
yes it's true. but, i was thinking i will ride it out until i leave for a long bunch of travel because then i won't be doing any exercising anyway for several weeks. hopefully that will be enough rest.