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What Causes Painful Swelling After Injecting Methamphetamine Inside Right Elbow?
I injected meth into the inside elbow of my right and i missed a little. I immediately put a cold compress and held it there until i felt the swelling had went down some it is still swollen and it hurts to stretch my arm out completely there is no bruising redness or fever after about 14 hours i have tried to rub it hoping it would help the swelling but it hasn t and it is very sore what are somethings i can try at home to make the swelling go down
Tue, 26 May 2020
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to the injection side effects. I suggest using cold compresses at the injection site. I also suggest using a painkiller such as Acetominophen to relieve the pain.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to the injection side effects. I suggest using cold compresses at the injection site. I also suggest using a painkiller such as Acetominophen to relieve the pain.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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