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Purple cold feet after taking cocaine that's now spreading up my legs have i done serious damage was just a one of?

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Possibly: Cocaine can cause a vasculitis which is a severe inflammation of blood vessels leading to a compromise of circulation and possible tissue damage. Have the legs evaluated as soon as possible.

Dr Ferguson and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/15/2019

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