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What Should I Do About Numb And Swollen Fingers Five Days After Injecting Methamphetamine Into My Right Hand?

I did a shot of methamphetamine about 5 days ago into right hand. I didn t notice anything different until the end of it. Now 2 of my fingers are completely numb and swollen . Will this numbness go away or have I permanently damaged it for good? What should I do at this point because I m scared. I m definitely quitting because I can t handle this anymore, obviously.
posted on Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Hello,

This can be indicative of vascular damage or clotting (loss of blood flow to the fingers). It can be indicative of infection, nerve damage or pressure buildup cutting off circulation and damaging tissue. In case there is an infection or circulation problem, delayed treatment can lead to permanent damage or amputation. Go to ER without losing time, get clinically examined.

Tell the doctor about Methamphetamine use, so that treatment can be started without delay. Nerve compression or mild infection will improve with treatment. If it's nerve death, tissue death, or severe infection, the damage could be permanent without immediate care, so get clinically examined. Do not lose time.

You will be evaluated for vascular (blood flow) damage. You will be asked for a few blood tests, or even imaging tests if required.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Should I Do About Numb And Swollen Fingers Five Days After Injecting Methamphetamine Into My Right Hand?

Hello, This can be indicative of vascular damage or clotting (loss of blood flow to the fingers). It can be indicative of infection, nerve damage or pressure buildup cutting off circulation and damaging tissue. In case there is an infection or circulation problem, delayed treatment can lead to permanent damage or amputation. Go to ER without losing time, get clinically examined. Tell the doctor about Methamphetamine use, so that treatment can be started without delay. Nerve compression or mild infection will improve with treatment. If it s nerve death, tissue death, or severe infection, the damage could be permanent without immediate care, so get clinically examined. Do not lose time. You will be evaluated for vascular (blood flow) damage. You will be asked for a few blood tests, or even imaging tests if required. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician