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What Causes Severe Pain In Forearm After Injecting Methamphetamine?
Missed a meth shot in under side of forearm, went into the muscle.instantly Can feel pain very deep. Circulation was cut off for about 20 minutes but slowly coming back. Three fingers went numb. Circulation is coming back slowly and pain is subsiding. What happened? And how should I handle this type of situation.?
Dear patient Methamphetamine is vasoconstrictor and has effects on alpha receptors. It's known to cause severe pain and numbness when extravasation occurs. This is also due to its effects on alpha receptors. Side effects are temporary and subsides in few days. Apply cold compress and take diclofenac 50mg twice a day for pain relief. Visa dilator may be injection if required initially.
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What Causes Severe Pain In Forearm After Injecting Methamphetamine?
Dear patient Methamphetamine is vasoconstrictor and has effects on alpha receptors. It s known to cause severe pain and numbness when extravasation occurs. This is also due to its effects on alpha receptors. Side effects are temporary and subsides in few days. Apply cold compress and take diclofenac 50mg twice a day for pain relief. Visa dilator may be injection if required initially.