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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Arm After Injecting Heroin?

I injected heroin in my forearm and straight away I got this severe pain followed by pins and needles from my elbow to my hands. It then started burning up and got red. My hand is swollen,I can t make a fist it hurts,also my forearm hurts. What has happened?.....can you help please. Thank you.
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You may have injured one of the nerves running through the arm. It is also possible that there may be injury to soft tissue (nerve or muscle) which is affecting movement.

You would need to be seen both about any injury taking place and also consider seeing someone to help you with your drug use. It can be difficult to stop on your own but maybe possible with assistance.

I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James


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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Arm After Injecting Heroin?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You may have injured one of the nerves running through the arm. It is also possible that there may be injury to soft tissue (nerve or muscle) which is affecting movement. You would need to be seen both about any injury taking place and also consider seeing someone to help you with your drug use. It can be difficult to stop on your own but maybe possible with assistance. I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James