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What Causes Inflamed And Swollen Arm After Injecting Crystal Meth?
Question: Good evening Dr, I have a very sore red and swollen arm after injecting crystal meth its agony and is in the joint. I am a regualr user but this arm is usually fine. I don't believe I missed. It's not throbbing but is extremly tender. I am concerned that it may get worse over night or is there a possibility of blood poisoning. There is no visible red line at the moment.
Brief Answer:
Might be a punctured vein.
Detailed Answer:
Good evening.
Welcome to HCM!
This is Dr. Sridhar and I shall be answering your question.
From your description, there is a possibility that you might have punctured your vein while injecting. This must have led to pain and swelling.
Another possibility is an allergic reaction. Is it possible that the you bought this crystal meth from a different person or this is of another type? There might have been a reaction in your body.
In either case, I'd suggest you to visit a doctor and get examined. If you are hesitant, you may consider waiting for a day. It might get better.
However if you experience any any other symptoms like bleeding, breathlessness etc, I'd advise you to immediately visit a doctor. You might consider asking a friend to stay with you tonight just in case his help is needed.
Also, I want you to understand that crystal meth causes lots of harm to your body. You may not realise them now but they are bound to come sometime.
I'd strongly advise you to try to leave it. You might consider joining a rehab if necessary.
Hope I've answered your query. Feel free to ask if you have an doubts.
If not, you may close this discussion and rate my answer.
Wish you good health.
With regards,
Dr. Sridhar
Might be a punctured vein.
Detailed Answer:
Good evening.
Welcome to HCM!
This is Dr. Sridhar and I shall be answering your question.
From your description, there is a possibility that you might have punctured your vein while injecting. This must have led to pain and swelling.
Another possibility is an allergic reaction. Is it possible that the you bought this crystal meth from a different person or this is of another type? There might have been a reaction in your body.
In either case, I'd suggest you to visit a doctor and get examined. If you are hesitant, you may consider waiting for a day. It might get better.
However if you experience any any other symptoms like bleeding, breathlessness etc, I'd advise you to immediately visit a doctor. You might consider asking a friend to stay with you tonight just in case his help is needed.
Also, I want you to understand that crystal meth causes lots of harm to your body. You may not realise them now but they are bound to come sometime.
I'd strongly advise you to try to leave it. You might consider joining a rehab if necessary.
Hope I've answered your query. Feel free to ask if you have an doubts.
If not, you may close this discussion and rate my answer.
Wish you good health.
With regards,
Dr. Sridhar
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