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Is Swelling And Redness Normal After Taking Meth Shot?

I m really ashmed of myself for the 1st ttime I let someone give me a shot of meth I think just wanted to try it but my arm is red and swollen an about 3 inches long and I cant go to ER Will I be ok? and its the day after an swelled more I have no money Im on disability and Im 40yrs old. I know I will never do it again
Fri, 31 Mar 2017
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This is cellulitis and is a potentially life-threatening infection. You need to go to the ER immediately for treatment. Do not wait. Call 911/emergency services now.

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Is Swelling And Redness Normal After Taking Meth Shot?

This is cellulitis and is a potentially life-threatening infection. You need to go to the ER immediately for treatment. Do not wait. Call 911/emergency services now. Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an American doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (XXXX). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers