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hello. I hope so. I was a methamphetamine user for over 6 yrs. I have recently rehabbed and am grateful for it. during the last few months of my addiction , I have had and still do have painful swollen ankles (Kankles), and feet Also ..now sore and painful hip and sciatica like pain so much so that I can hardly bend walk or walk on uneven surfaces. A doctor said that all the by products minerals and various other posinous chemicals used in manufacturing meth have settled there , and I need a detox
After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that possibilities of meth toxicity can be cause of your symptoms and detox treatment is a wise option to treat it.
It’s recommended for you to consult a physician personally for physical evaluation and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Ankles?
Hi, After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that possibilities of meth toxicity can be cause of your symptoms and detox treatment is a wise option to treat it. It’s recommended for you to consult a physician personally for physical evaluation and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.