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What Causes Numbness After Taking Crystal Meth?

After injecting crystal meth into my right arm I had numbness down the forearm to the wrist. It then spread to the upper arm also. I am able to use it like normal and make a fist, lift things etc.

Are there possible serious consequences? Should I be having it examined by a doctor?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Most probably you missed the vein and the surrounding tissues and nerves were exposed to the drug. This could have caused an inflammatory reaction. The numbness should improve in a couple of days. If it doesn't, then do see a doctor.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Numbness After Taking Crystal Meth?

Hi, Most probably you missed the vein and the surrounding tissues and nerves were exposed to the drug. This could have caused an inflammatory reaction. The numbness should improve in a couple of days. If it doesn t, then do see a doctor. Best wishes.