Question 1

been smoking crystal ice/meth for 2 years and i always test my product for cut and the product i get is pretty potent crystal but one problem i have is a chemical imbalance i never have gotten high from smoking crystal meth what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

: In some cases, individuals who use methamphetamine may develop a tolerance to the drug, which means they need higher doses to achieve the desired effects. However, in other cases, individuals may not experience the expected effects of methamphetamine despite using potent crystal. This could be due to a variety of factors, including individual differences in brain chemistry and genetics.

Question 2

can crystal meth cause a parasite in the body?

Accepted Answer

: No, but taking crystal meth can cause a change in perception which can make someone think they do.

Question 3

does crystal meth cause legs to swell?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can. But, so can other things, so get checked by a. Doctor soon and get into rehab while you still have a chance!

Question 4

can crystal meth cause thyroid problems?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Li sx, et al august 2013 - just published a paper on "depression and alteration" in both the "hpa" axis and the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis - see http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/23913817

however - thyroid issues are probably the least of your worries if there is methamphetamine involved.  I would get off of it or get help.

Question 5

can injecting crystal meth cause lung problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Medicines injected into a vein are essentially filtered by the very small capillaries of the lungs.  Any impurity or toxic substance is concentrated and accumulated  there.  This can lead to a variety of issues in the lungs - infection - inflammation and scarring - pulmonary hypertension - airway constriction- some of which is not be reversible. Injecting anything is a very bad idea.

Question 6

can crystal meth use cause periorbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Periorbital cellulitis is an infection of the eye and surrounding tissues. Crystal meth has anesthesia properties and can lead to delayed in sensation and eventual infection.

Question 7

can you tell me if crystal meth use can cause periorbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Periorbital cellulitis is loosely related to orbital cellulitis, the latter being an extremely dangerous, emergency medical condition. Both involve infection of the eye region and are caused (largely) by straphylococcus and streptococcus.
Crystal meth use can cause periorbital cellulitis.

Question 8

can crystal meth cause pulmonary hypertension ?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: This is a common cause for the disease.

Question 9

can crystal meth cause an eye vein to burst?

Accepted Answer

Get help: Go to the emergency room to have this examined.  There could be a number of reasons for a burst "eye vein."  if you are interested in stopping meth, go to narcotics anonymous meetings.  Any local paper will list meeting times.

Question 10

can smoking crystal meth cause a strange vaginal discharge?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Smoking crystal meth is very dangerous  for many reasons, but it won't directly cause a vaginal discharge.  What you do under the influence of crystal meth may expose you to sexually transmitted disease, however -- leading to strange vaginal discharge.

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Been smoking crystal ice/meth for 2 years and i always test my product for cut and the product i get is pretty potent crystal but one problem i have is a chemical imbalance i never have gotten high from smoking crystal meth what could cause this?

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