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What Is The Remedy For Swollen Sore Arm After Methamphetamine Injected?

I injected methamphetamine (first time ever injecting any substance and without a doubt the last!) about 10 hours ago. A guy did it for me, brand new needle. He commented I have very small veins, just in last 2 hours my arm has swollen up a bit and is mildly sore like on scale of 1 to 10 it s only a 1. Is a little bit red and firm to touch. The swelling is above the injection site and site is a little sore to touch. I am about to start work so cannot rest it but have been massaging gently and applying warm compress. Hospital will b my only option if need to seek medical help as docs r closed or can go docs tomorrow. Should I b worried? Coz I am!
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello,

You symptoms seem to be related to a side effect of the injection.

I suggest using cold compresses in the area of the injection.

I also recommend to use anti-inflammatory medication such as Acetominophen to treat the symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Is The Remedy For Swollen Sore Arm After Methamphetamine Injected?

Hello, You symptoms seem to be related to a side effect of the injection. I suggest using cold compresses in the area of the injection. I also recommend to use anti-inflammatory medication such as Acetominophen to treat the symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician