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Could Overdose Of Crystal Meth Cause Numbness In Ankle?

My right ankle suddenly became numb, swollen and red. Hurts a lot if I try to move it, and its hard to move at all. I've been using a lot of crystal meth for the past few days, been a junkie for 4 years now but never had anything like this before. I'm asking this because a friend of mine said its a sign of an overdose. Is it something to worry about? I've been doing 1-1.5gs of it everyday for the past week. Usually 1g lasts me around 3 days. Should I be worried?
Thu, 29 May 2014
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Crystal Meth use associated with anxiety and increase blood pressure. Following are possible causes of numb, swollen and red right ankle after excessive use crystal meth:
-Irregular blood supply due to crystal meth use
-Damage to arteries due to crystal meth.
-Poor nutrition and vitamin deficiency, which is common in depression and crystal meth users.
-Combined effect of above factors.

For treatment start multivitamins, drink plenty of water and meet physician in emergency room as soon as possible to prevent permanent damage to ankle.

Wishing you good health and all the best.
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Could Overdose Of Crystal Meth Cause Numbness In Ankle?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Crystal Meth use associated with anxiety and increase blood pressure. Following are possible causes of numb, swollen and red right ankle after excessive use crystal meth: -Irregular blood supply due to crystal meth use -Damage to arteries due to crystal meth. -Poor nutrition and vitamin deficiency, which is common in depression and crystal meth users. -Combined effect of above factors. For treatment start multivitamins, drink plenty of water and meet physician in emergency room as soon as possible to prevent permanent damage to ankle. Wishing you good health and all the best. www.99doctor.com