Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Cramps On Body After Starting Methamphetamine

Posted on Fri, 4 Nov 2016

Question: Please, I really hope so. I started doing meth about 6 months ago. Not everyday.. I would say 4 days straight every two weeks. I have been up for about 6 days and I am in the middle of a move. I am driving across the country alone. I am irritable, and self loathing and I feel very stressed that I have to complete packing and do this drive in 3 days. The most concerning issue is the swollen, stinging, cramping, tensing of my toes and the balls of my feet. Does this go away? If so, when? And is there anything I can do to help the process of getting better? I am also a pack a day smoker. And I believe I am BPD, depressed, and have executive function disorder.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Every symptom you describe above is likely being caused by meth use. Meth remains in the system for several days, so daily use is not required to cause these symptoms. It is impossible to diagnose any other psychiatric disorder while you are using meth. The best thing you can do for your health is to stop using meth immediately, or these symptoms will continue.

Please let me know if you've any further queries.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (2 hours later)

As I think I would be consider a mild user (via snorting), I know you can"t know for sure, but is there a time span of how long this will last?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
If you stop using meth completely, these symptoms will resolve in 2-4 weeks. If you continue to use meth in any amount, these symptoms will continue.

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