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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Arm After Injecting Methamphetamine?

I shot meth 5 days ago. The next day. My arm hurt, the pain progressed and started swelling more as time passed. Ive been applying heat. Today its swollen but the pain is not as bad.as long as i dont move it much. Its almost numb. But its very swollen
Wed, 15 Jun 2016
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, given history is suggestive of formation of abscess and care needs to be taken for that better to see the doctor may need draining of pus till then Tab Ibuprofen 400 mg can be tried hope this information helps.
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Arm After Injecting Methamphetamine?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, given history is suggestive of formation of abscess and care needs to be taken for that better to see the doctor may need draining of pus till then Tab Ibuprofen 400 mg can be tried hope this information helps.