HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Difficulty In Breathing And Gastritis Upon Smoking Methamphetamine?

I am new to smoking crystal meth, smoked half a gram over these past 2 days, and I m having a lot of issues now. I m having trouble breathing (feels like I can t get a full breath of air), Im swallowing a lot of air, & I feel a lot of gas and air in my stomach but can t burp it out. Also, I ve been getting the feeling of pins and needles in my arms, hands, and feet (more severely on the left side), which happens about every 20-30 minutes or so and lasts a few minutes. I also feel very hot and am very sweaty, and get a feeling of horrible anxiety every once in a while. Is any of this normal for someone who s only smoked meth once before? Is it normal at all, should I go to the hospital? Please help me!
Sat, 21 Sep 2019
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.

* Meth is responsible for altering the neuronal excitatory pathway in
the central nervous system in terms of dopamine and nor
epinephrine release at the receptor level.

* These neuro transmitters are directly concerned with the body
functioning of autonomic nervous system in terms of mediation of
adrenergic and nor adrenergic drive.

* The narrated symptoms of difficulty in breathing and gastritis are all
due to ill effects of the same.

Still, as you are a beginner, it is time to revert back and save your system from possible damage extensively, once you are an addict, you will end up in more and more problems.

This is my gentle suggestion, decision is yours obviously.

Thank you.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Difficulty In Breathing And Gastritis Upon Smoking Methamphetamine?

Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services. I have read your query and here is my advise. * Meth is responsible for altering the neuronal excitatory pathway in the central nervous system in terms of dopamine and nor epinephrine release at the receptor level. * These neuro transmitters are directly concerned with the body functioning of autonomic nervous system in terms of mediation of adrenergic and nor adrenergic drive. * The narrated symptoms of difficulty in breathing and gastritis are all due to ill effects of the same. Still, as you are a beginner, it is time to revert back and save your system from possible damage extensively, once you are an addict, you will end up in more and more problems. This is my gentle suggestion, decision is yours obviously. Thank you. Take care.