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5 weeks ago I was diagnosed with a Fibula stress fracture located about 2 inches above the akle bone (black spot). In addition to the pain distinctly associated with that spot I also have another distinct pain assoicated about an inch around towards the back of my ankle (red spot). The red spot actually is more sensitive and painful to the touch than the actual fracture site. This feels more like a very sore muscle/tendon that hurts substantially to massage or press on it.
Again it is located at the same height as the stress fracture just around towards the back. My podiatrist (actually the PA, (second visit) said it would be caused by the callus forming and irritating the tendon. Does that sound reasonalble?
Overall the pain(s) are improving but last night I rubbed/massage the (red) area more than usual and today it has been much more sore and more swollen than usual.
I know an MRI would clear up the issue but quite frankly the treatment (rest, no running) is probably not going to change.
thanks for any feedback.
Matt
5 weeks ago I was diagnosed with a Fibula stress fracture located about 2 inches above the akle bone (black spot). In addition to the pain distinctly associated with that spot I also have another distinct pain assoicated about an inch around towards the back of my ankle (red spot). The red spot actually is more sensitive and painful to the touch than the actual fracture site. This feels more like a very sore muscle/tendon that hurts substantially to massage or press on it.
Again it is located at the same height as the stress fracture just around towards the back. My podiatrist (actually the PA, (second visit) said it would be caused by the callus forming and irritating the tendon. Does that sound reasonalble?
Overall the pain(s) are improving but last night I rubbed/massage the (red) area more than usual and today it has been much more sore and more swollen than usual.
I know an MRI would clear up the issue but quite frankly the treatment (rest, no running) is probably not going to change.
thanks for any feedback.
Matt