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Noticed Inflammation, Pain And Numbness At The Injection Site. What Can Be Done For Relief?

Posted on Wed, 27 Nov 2013

Question: My friend asked me: "I shot 1 step meth in my vein a couple times tonight, I feel a small inflammation and a little bit of numbness and not a burn but a light pain tingle in the injection site, is it because I've poked a few holes in the vein? What will relieve this, I did not miss I know how that feels, possibly on the way in or out a trace may have been released outside the vein but nothing was shot missing the vein. What could the explanation be and how do I reduce the symptoms?" What should I give them as an answer?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer: nerve trauma Detailed Answer: Hi, there are nerves around veins which carry sensation of that part. It is possible that you have hit the nerve while injecting. This will heal in a week. Not to worry. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (4 minutes later)

Is there a way to reduce the agitation ?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Yoga Detailed Answer: Hi, you can do Yoga and meditation to reduce agitation. Meth increases agitation. Please stop it. You can see doctor for prescription to reduce agitation. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar