Question 1

how is it that people that inject heroin are still alive?

Accepted Answer

Heroin: Interesting question.

Answer: it might take a whole chapter in a  text.

Over years the medical establishment has experimented with intervenous and intra-arterial access. With needles or other instruments.

Basically started putting substances  in veins and arteries and found out what would work and what  did not: heroin turns into morphine within seconds morphine is used in medicine.

Question 2

i just injected heroin into the crook of my elbow and immediately upon doing so a lancing pain went all the way up my arm. my hand is a little swollen?

Accepted Answer

You may have hit a: nerve.  Nerves and blood vessels tend to take the same bath together, so injecting into a vein, especially one that's deep, can easily injured a nerve.  With good reason, I always recommend that if something you're doing hurts, you should stop doing that something.  Perhaps it's time for you to seek counseling and treatment for your heroin use.  Dr. Anne

Question 3

i injected heroin into an artery in my hand accidentally. it is very swollen and i don't know what to do i am an addict in recovery and had a recent relapse. the swelling seems to have gone down a bit but its still swollen.

Accepted Answer

As : As dr. Ring notes, this is a true hand emergency.  Intra-arterial injection can clot the vessel and stop circulation to the area.  In addition, street drugs can contain a wide variety of contaminants that can cause infections and chemical burns.  I have seen an outbreak of gas gangrene from heroin that was contaminated with clostridium perfringens--one of the "flesh-eating" bacteria.

Delay in care can result in loss of skin, fingers, the hand, the whole arm, or even life.

Question 4

how long does it take for heroin to be undetectable in urine? i recently relapsed & stopped. however, i injected no more than a gram over a 4 day span

Accepted Answer

About a week: About a week after the last use, your urine should be clear of the drug. 
I trust that you are determined not to do it again!
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 5

i accidentally injected powdered coffee creamer into my vein last week, thinking it was heroin. what can happen to me?

Accepted Answer

You could die.: Please please please, do not inject anything into your veins. Even if you were correct and it was heroin, that could have killed you also!

Question 6

i've experimented with every drug except for pcp my major 2 are heroin and meth amphetamine which i inject so what problems will i be facing?

Accepted Answer

Addiction: Well, there is good news & there is bad news. The good news is that, with help, u can recover from the habit. The bad news is that if u continue, it will eventually cause irreversible damage, mentally & physically.

Question 7

after injecting meth and heroin my face muscles distorted and my eyes turned red. i couldnt feel my tongue, face, lips, hands, and had swelling in them as well. i could not talk clearly,couldnt stand without falling, still some effects next morning?

Accepted Answer

: From the symptoms you may have suffered a stroke. This can be confirmed or excluded by testing and any help requires a quick assessment.

Question 8

after injecting heroin it seemed like cotton fever with no chills after hydrating and some ibuprofen the symptoms are gone.will i be okay.septick past?

Accepted Answer

Drug Rehab!: You can't be in good health if you inject heroin which is a highly addictive drug. Short-term effects of heroin use include nausea &amp; vomiting, severe itching &amp; clouded mental functioning. Long-term effects include insomnia, collapsed veins, infection of the heart, lung complications, liver &amp; kidney disease &amp; mental disorders. You need a complete medical exam &amp; treatment at a drug rehab center!

Question 9

injected heroin 4 days ago since then headaches shortness of breath digestion problem nausea back ache and feeling unwell is it due to heroin or not??

Accepted Answer

Heroin: yes could be  heroin.  if does not get better go to ER.

Question 10

can i die from taing too much heroin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can die from taking a little heroin.  Any amount of heroin is too much heroin.

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How is it that people that inject heroin are still alive?

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I just injected heroin into the crook of my elbow and immediately upon doing so a lancing pain went all the way up my arm. my hand is a little swollen?

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I injected heroin into an artery in my hand accidentally. it is very swollen and i don't know what to do i am an addict in recovery and had a recent relapse. the swelling seems to have gone down a bit but its still swollen.

A member asked:

How long does it take for heroin to be undetectable in urine? i recently relapsed & stopped. however, i injected no more than a gram over a 4 day span

A member asked:

I accidentally injected powdered coffee creamer into my vein last week, thinking it was heroin. what can happen to me?

A member asked:

I've experimented with every drug except for pcp my major 2 are heroin and meth amphetamine which i inject so what problems will i be facing?

A member asked:

After injecting meth and heroin my face muscles distorted and my eyes turned red. i couldnt feel my tongue, face, lips, hands, and had swelling in them as well. i could not talk clearly,couldnt stand without falling, still some effects next morning?

A member asked:

After injecting heroin it seemed like cotton fever with no chills after hydrating and some ibuprofen the symptoms are gone.will i be okay.septick past?

A member asked:

Injected heroin 4 days ago since then headaches shortness of breath digestion problem nausea back ache and feeling unwell is it due to heroin or not??

A member asked:

Can i die from taing too much heroin?

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