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Is Swelling In Arms And Fingers Normal After Injecting Meth?

Hello I shoot meth and I have missed three times in my right arm. This happened a week ago and as of today my entire arm is swollen and I can hardly use my arm. My fingers are swollen all the way to my elbow. I cant seem to get the sweeling to go down. What can I do? Also there is more pain than I have expected is this normal.
Fri, 30 Jan 2015
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Hi!
Welcome to HCM!

While attempting to take the Meth you have injured the other tissues surround the veins in your arm. Now as a result of that you have developed infection resulting in Cellulitis or collection of pus which is known as injection abscess. This collection of pus has to be drained and a proper antibiotic to be used. So, consult your GP for the management of infection.

Meth is a drug of abuse which has no approved used to treat the illness. It is taken as a recreational drug for enjoyment.

My advice is stop taking such medication which are harmful to your health. Meth is known to cause a number of toxic effects involving your heart, brain, skin, and the most important your testicles.

Avoid taking such medication which have no proven therapeutic usefulness.

Regards!
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Is Swelling In Arms And Fingers Normal After Injecting Meth?

Hi! Welcome to HCM! While attempting to take the Meth you have injured the other tissues surround the veins in your arm. Now as a result of that you have developed infection resulting in Cellulitis or collection of pus which is known as injection abscess. This collection of pus has to be drained and a proper antibiotic to be used. So, consult your GP for the management of infection. Meth is a drug of abuse which has no approved used to treat the illness. It is taken as a recreational drug for enjoyment. My advice is stop taking such medication which are harmful to your health. Meth is known to cause a number of toxic effects involving your heart, brain, skin, and the most important your testicles. Avoid taking such medication which have no proven therapeutic usefulness. Regards!