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Excruciating pain in the 5th metatarsal from running/dancing won't go away only improves a little then worsens had for about 2-3 months is it serious?
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Foot pain: Most likely you have a stress fracture and you need to decrease running and dancing as this is the probable cause.
Answered 12/1/2013
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Stress fracture?: Sounds like you may have a stress fracture. See an orthopedist asap.
Answered 12/1/2013
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