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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Legs

I m a iv user of heroin and I started going in my goin a year ago. The last few weeks my legs have swallon up a little and they ach also been getting a feeling in my right arm, also when I tried using my goin it felt like there was no room and I had pressure all down my leg, this is both sides and when I tried my arm that felt weird as well. Please help as something is wrong. Thanks.
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
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Addiction Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,

It appears you may be suffering from thrombosis of the veins due to intravenous drug use. It can be associated with many complications. I would suggest that you consult a doctor and not neglect this.

Best wishes.
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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Legs

Hi, It appears you may be suffering from thrombosis of the veins due to intravenous drug use. It can be associated with many complications. I would suggest that you consult a doctor and not neglect this. Best wishes.