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I have had a bone bruise in my left foot for 2 months. i was in a boot for 5 weeks, and i had a steroid injection. meds do not help either. the pain keeps getting worse. what can i do????

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

One option: Consider acupuncture to decrease inflammation due to bone bruise.

Dr Keith agreed

Answered 9/13/2017

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A member asked:

I have had a bone bruise in my left foot for 2 months. i was in a boot for 5 weeks, and i had a steroid injection. meds do not help either. the pain keeps getting worse. what can i do????

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Keith agreed

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