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I injected meth in my hand & now i dont have as much mobility and the pain is excruiating. did i damage a nerve or something?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

ER visit: If you missed the vessel or technique was not aseptic, could have local reaction / infection that might put hand at risk. Needs seen by Dr to be sure does not need IV antibiotics or surgical drainage.

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/2/2018

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Go to ER: may have hit nerve or artery instead of vein and may have infection so you need immediate medical attention.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/5/2014

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A member asked:

I injected meth in my hand & now i dont have as much mobility and the pain is excruiating. did i damage a nerve or something?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Alves answered

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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