Reoccuring foot injury

The other day I was just casually walking around and the right side of my right foot started to have a dull ache, I could also feel the strain of my ligament starting to hurt.

For a bit of clarification - I had tore a ligament on the same foot back in February which has still not healed. I find that it gets better for 1 month before becoming worse again so it`s a reoccuring foot injury. When I used to put weight on the ligament it became painful but over the last month or so it go better, When the foot goes in certain postitions I still get pain but other then that no other pain and it was on the path to getting better.

However, the other day as I said I got some pain in my foot whilst walking around. I got home and took my shoes off to find that both of my feet had swollen up, Not fully blown up but with indents and this is strange because this has never happened before with these shoes on. What also happened is a sharp pain across my foot, Its a very crippling pain and it makes it hard to walk, This is not a new pain as I used to have it 2/3x a day however on this particular day I had it all night. Couldnt sleep due to the pain in my foot, Wasnt so bad but pain from my pinky toe (Thats another story) and the area where my ligament tore is what kept reoccuring. I can only assume its to do with the ligament? However its hard to tell since the swelling occurs in both feet, But the pain happens in one. Come today and it`s much better, I can walk on it better but theres still the sharp pain but dulled. Foot also still feels stiff and heavy.

I was referred to a foot specialist who discovered new problems with my feet, But they dont link with the ligament. I have been given a ankle brace and specially made foot insoles to help me not just with my ligament but other things. Could it be that the insoles are making my feet feel tight in the shoes? Thats why i`m getting swollen feet maybe?

Everytime my feet swell up I also get bruising, Small dark/faint bruising and I have no idea why, I dont know if this is relevant but my feet have been feeling really cold recently and I just cant seem to get them warm, I even have socks and shoes on now and they`re freezing.

Would like some help please because I have no idea what to do, If I book a appointment with my specialist it would most likely be a month away and I dont want to be bothering the doctors or nurses at this time, Especially if its nothing.

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