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What Does A Throbbing Headache After Using Crystal Meth Indicate?

I did a shot of crystal meth and got a terrible horrible #10 (on a scale of 1-10 for pain 10 being the worst) headache! I am still in very bad pain! I have tried several things that i thought would relieve it and have not had any luck! I would go to the er if it wasnt a situation like this. I have only did this drug 3 xs before and have never expereienced this. Im on methadone so im a recovering heroine user and have had cotton fever before! This headache is exactly the same as the throbbing headache you get as a result of cotton fever. I am not sure how you can help me but if you have any suggestions i am open to hearing them! Im very uncomfortable and would like some advice from a physician.
Sun, 3 Dec 2023
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Hello,

You are suggested to take adequate water and fluids to prevent dehydration as it does cause headache. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and take food in time whether you want to eat or not. This will help your vitals to normalize, hypoglycemia, hypotension can also cause headache. Throbbing headache commonly occur due underlying health condition like migraine, occipital neuralgia, or caffeine / drug withdrawal.

Get clinically examined to detect underlying health condition so that you can be treated at the earliest. You are suggested to get connected with a detox center that will help you successfully detox while taking care of your withdrawal symptoms as and when required. You can take triptans to get relieve from throbbing headache. Stay at rest. If you are very uncomfortable, then you are advised to visit ER, you may need urgent medical help.

Side effects of crystal meth are headache muscle cramps, body ache, spasms, stiffness, restlessness, shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet swelling of the feet or lower legs trembling. These symptoms are due to developing peripheral neuropathy. Get nerve velocity conduction test, biopsy and imaging tests done to be on the safer side.

Throbbing headache also occurs due to insomnia, lack of sleep and stress. Take a shower before bedtime & take a good sleep of not less than 8 hours. Prolonged use of meth is injurious to health and may become life threatening when the different organ and organ systems get affected, Get treated at the earliest.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Does A Throbbing Headache After Using Crystal Meth Indicate?

Hello, You are suggested to take adequate water and fluids to prevent dehydration as it does cause headache. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and take food in time whether you want to eat or not. This will help your vitals to normalize, hypoglycemia, hypotension can also cause headache. Throbbing headache commonly occur due underlying health condition like migraine, occipital neuralgia, or caffeine / drug withdrawal. Get clinically examined to detect underlying health condition so that you can be treated at the earliest. You are suggested to get connected with a detox center that will help you successfully detox while taking care of your withdrawal symptoms as and when required. You can take triptans to get relieve from throbbing headache. Stay at rest. If you are very uncomfortable, then you are advised to visit ER, you may need urgent medical help. Side effects of crystal meth are headache muscle cramps, body ache, spasms, stiffness, restlessness, shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet swelling of the feet or lower legs trembling. These symptoms are due to developing peripheral neuropathy. Get nerve velocity conduction test, biopsy and imaging tests done to be on the safer side. Throbbing headache also occurs due to insomnia, lack of sleep and stress. Take a shower before bedtime & take a good sleep of not less than 8 hours. Prolonged use of meth is injurious to health and may become life threatening when the different organ and organ systems get affected, Get treated at the earliest. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician