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Is Hip Pain A Side Effect Of Long Term Meth Usage?
My daughter has been a heavy meth user for 3 years and has progressed recently to IV use. She is complaining of severe hip pain. She is only 30. I have explained the effects on her bone density and risk of osteoporosis. Could this be a sign of that? It breaks my heart to see her body decline so rapidly :( I just try to keep her informed and hope for the best :(
Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Hello,
Yes in some cases methamphetamine can result in damage to the joints, especially with heavy use. Please do anything you can to assist her with getting substance abuse treatment.
Regards
Yes in some cases methamphetamine can result in damage to the joints, especially with heavy use. Please do anything you can to assist her with getting substance abuse treatment.
Regards
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