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Could Meth Addiction Cause Osteoarthritus, Degenrative Disc Disease, And Fibromyalgia?
I am writting a paper for college on the effects of meth on a person's body and mind. I am a 46 and 5'4 who 24 years ago was a meth user. I have osteoarthritus, degenrative disc disease, and fibromyalgia. I am pretty sure meth has quite a bit to do with my medical conditions, but would liek a professional opinion. Can you help me? Thanks
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
That's a bit of a stretch.
Amphetamine and stress hormones do not directly hit bones.
They don't even have that much of an effect on the perception of pain. Narcotics/opiates would change pain perception and connection to fibromyalgia seems likely.
The lifestyle of a drug addict CAN be very stressful on the body and can affect joints and bones.
Amphetamine and stress hormones do not directly hit bones.
They don't even have that much of an effect on the perception of pain. Narcotics/opiates would change pain perception and connection to fibromyalgia seems likely.
The lifestyle of a drug addict CAN be very stressful on the body and can affect joints and bones.
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