Football/excessive running injury

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Sustained an injury about 4 months ago thought to be a stress fracture. Had an x-ray and MRI done and all there is to show is some edema on 4th and 5th metatarsal, no fracture. I still have pain in 4th/5th metatarsal when I walk and if I attempt a calf raise. What could it be?

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    bad bruises can last up to 6 months so I'd give it another 2, ice and elevate when possible. That part of the foot has a low blood supply so healing takes quite a long time. You could get another opinion however if the MRI showed no fracture I suspect time will heal you. good luck

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