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Numbness And Coldness In The Hand. Tingling In The Body. Had Used Methamphetamine In The Past. Are These Side Effects?

Hello Doctor, I am completely aware of the many negative effects of methamphetamine abuse. However, I used some earlier and had strange affects that I was hoping you could diagnose for me? I felt first an extreme numbness and coldness in my left hand , then my left arm , and eventually my whole body as well as an intense tingling sensation. My heart hurt slightly and my mental capacity was slightly diminished. It would ve been quite difficult to act normal in public because my movements were somewhat hard to control. Can you tell me what, exactly, happened and if there may be permanent damage. I now plan to quit immediately and I am still feeling a cold numbness in my left pinky. Thank you!
posted on Tue, 8 Jan 2013
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Hi there ~

I understand your concerns. I understand that you are aware of the side of the methamphetamine abuse. The strange effects are the result of your withdrawal from methamphetamine. I believe they will eventually go away however you need to consult a psychiatrist to get symptomatic treatment for the withdrawal reactions that you are experiencing from going off of the methamphetamine. You may also do well with getting an MRI of your brain to rule out any abnormalities.

I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!
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Numbness And Coldness In The Hand. Tingling In The Body. Had Used Methamphetamine In The Past. Are These Side Effects?

Hi there ~ I understand your concerns. I understand that you are aware of the side of the methamphetamine abuse. The strange effects are the result of your withdrawal from methamphetamine. I believe they will eventually go away however you need to consult a psychiatrist to get symptomatic treatment for the withdrawal reactions that you are experiencing from going off of the methamphetamine. You may also do well with getting an MRI of your brain to rule out any abnormalities. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!