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What Causes Swollen Arm After Meth Injection?

Last night i made a choose to inject crystal meth into my left forearm... After 24 hours it is now throbbing, swollen, red and it does have a little bit of fever. Redness has spread a little bit and i can barely use it at all? This was my first time ever injecting
Thu, 21 May 2015
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Crystal meth is one of dangerous drug of abuse. A lot of abusers while injecting the drug accidentally injure their veins which complicates into thrombophlebitis. The severe acute onset pain, edema, redness and mild fever you are having is most likely due to thrombophlebitis. Try not to touch the arm again and again. Take OTC analgesics for pain and for reduction of inflammation. Apply ice over affected parts.

Heparin containing creams like Thrombophobe when applied over affected areas result in reduction of local symptoms. If symptoms persist consult a doctor.

Please dont abuse meth again as this would land you in legal trouble.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care
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What Causes Swollen Arm After Meth Injection?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries Crystal meth is one of dangerous drug of abuse. A lot of abusers while injecting the drug accidentally injure their veins which complicates into thrombophlebitis. The severe acute onset pain, edema, redness and mild fever you are having is most likely due to thrombophlebitis. Try not to touch the arm again and again. Take OTC analgesics for pain and for reduction of inflammation. Apply ice over affected parts. Heparin containing creams like Thrombophobe when applied over affected areas result in reduction of local symptoms. If symptoms persist consult a doctor. Please dont abuse meth again as this would land you in legal trouble. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care