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Pain outer side of foot x 2 days, doing couch to 5k without issue for 6 wks. see no swelling. pain with walking, not to touch. can i wait and see?

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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Foot pain: This type of foot pain may be a stress fracture. You should be check by your physician and an xray taken. Meanwhile i would stop running, but swimming would be ok.

Answered 11/2/2013

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A member asked:

Pain outer side of foot x 2 days, doing couch to 5k without issue for 6 wks. see no swelling. pain with walking, not to touch. can i wait and see?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

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