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Suspected a stress fracture in the top of my foot, but an mri yesterday came out totally clear. still experiencing pain after 4 weeks. other causes?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Nerve entrapment: Is possibility, eith locally in foot or in lower back..

Dr Keith agreed

Answered 8/17/2015

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A member asked:

Suspected a stress fracture in the top of my foot, but an mri yesterday came out totally clear. still experiencing pain after 4 weeks. other causes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Keith agreed

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