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Noticed Swelling & Numbness Near The Injection Site Of Meth Intake
I injected meth into my left arm this morning, a small ammount using a clean needle a freshly opened bottle of water and a cotton filter after washing my hands and arms. I dont do this often and usually hit on the vein on the inside of my wrist. Im pretty sure I did not miss but I noticed several hours later that there was some slight swelling around the inection site, and as the day progressed my wrist seems to have a bit of numbness to it aswell. It's starting to worry me a little but I am not sure if it is a local infection or blood born. Advice? I dont think it's E.R. worthy since I feel fine nearly 20 hrs post injection.
I do not think it is an infection, whether local or blood-borne. It seems some of the drug was extravasated and the tissues surrounding the vein reacted to the presence of a foreign chemical. This caused the swelling. It should be gone in a few days by itself.
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Noticed Swelling & Numbness Near The Injection Site Of Meth Intake
Hi, I do not think it is an infection, whether local or blood-borne. It seems some of the drug was extravasated and the tissues surrounding the vein reacted to the presence of a foreign chemical. This caused the swelling. It should be gone in a few days by itself. Best wishes.