Question 1

can the use of methamphetamine  cause leukocytosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Methamphetamine can cause leukocytosis (high numbers of white blood cells circulating in the blood), hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), high CPK (muscle enzymes leaking from damaged muscle cells), high liver enzymes (leaking from damaged liver cells), low sodium (abnormally low sodium level in the blood), etc...

Question 2

can the use of methamphetamine cause you to forget how to write or hold a pen?

Accepted Answer

Brain damage can: Messing around with powerful and possibly tainted substances - living a generally disordered, undisciplined life and result in temporary or even permanent damage in brain functions. The specific visible effects that you identify may or may not be a direct result - neuropsych testing may tell. But this is for sure: Stop use ASAP! That stuff is toxic. Be careful and protect yourself.

Question 3

how will methamphetamine drug use cause tooth decay?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Reasons methamphetamine causes rampant tooth decay may include:
its ability to dry the mouth, reducing the amount of protective saliva around teeth
a drug-induced craving for sugary soft drinks
the habit of users to grind and clench their teeth
how long the drug's effects last (up to 12 hours), which can lead to long periods when users are not likely to clean their teeth.

Question 4

what could cause me to test positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine on a urine drug test that was confirmed using gc-ms when i do not use drugs?

Accepted Answer

What DO you take?: Someone else's specimen may have been mislabeled as yours. Or, you may be taking a medication that is "cross-reactive" with amphetamines and caused a false-positive result. Labs usually include such cautionary information in their reports. Go over the lab report and your meds with the ordering physician.

Question 5

can methamphetamine cause use cause bruising and dry skin lesions from picking and scrathing neck and chest area? what also causes a person to have slow healing vertical scabs on their neck?

Accepted Answer

: Meth is a stimulant and causes skin reactions from frequent sweating and dried leathery changes can occur.  Your picking and scratching of your skin, which is not uncommon in frequent meth use,  causes excoriations and scabbing.

Question 6

i understand that chewing tobacco is a cause of mouth cancer, but can use of methamphetamine also cause cancer in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Short answer is yes.: Any irritant consistently applied to tissue can cause premalignant lesions that can later turn malignant. If you are abusing methamphetamines, then other systemic health problems may also ensue that are just as serious!  please call your physician, dentist or drug help line for help as soon as possible! don't ruin your life!

Question 7

what medication will cause u to test positive for meth use?

Accepted Answer

Several!: Alpha Methyldopa and Clonidine can cause false-positive urine drug tests for methamphetamines; so can nasal decongestants, ritalin, various cold remedies containing ephedra compounds.

Question 8

i shoot meth and im only 100lbs but out of shape i get winded easily what excercises are safe that wont cause interactions with my drug use ?

Accepted Answer

Seriously,: It may be a really good thig that you are asking for suggestions at all. I hope that as you move towrd getting into better shape you drop the meth - it's really bad for people. Stretching exercises (yoga lite) are good for starters, Pilates too. Core walking. Cut down or off smoking if you can. Be patient! Best wishes!

Question 9

if i sleep with a person that uses meth will that make me fail my drug tests...i'm sober been sober for 4 years and have do random uas for my probation and am terrified that this could cause me to fail my drug tests please need real answers not advic?

Accepted Answer

: Having sex with a meth user will not cause to fail your drug test, unless the urine gets contaminated by vaginal fluid that may have semen. 
You did not want advice, but by messing around with a drug abuser, you are asking for trouble in more ways than one.
Reconsider your behaviour.
Wish you good health!

Question 10

can boils and other bacteri infections be caused by drug use as meth?

Accepted Answer

Impaired immunity: Drug use can damage all of your body's systems, including impairing your immune system. As a result, this can make it easier for you to get a host of infections. If you are using drugs iv, then you increase your chance of infection. In addition, the use of unclean needles and other unsterile IV techniques can cuase skin infections.

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I shoot meth and im only 100lbs but out of shape i get winded easily what excercises are safe that wont cause interactions with my drug use ?

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If i sleep with a person that uses meth will that make me fail my drug tests...i'm sober been sober for 4 years and have do random uas for my probation and am terrified that this could cause me to fail my drug tests please need real answers not advic?

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Can boils and other bacteri infections be caused by drug use as meth?

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