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Can meth cause your joints, especially your hands to lock up? if so, why? and what can be done about it? other than presumably discontinuing meth?
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Yes: Meth is a powerful stimulant and can cause muscle tremors and spacticity. It has multiple metabolic effects on the body and that can have effect on your electorlyes, and this can contribute too. This is a very, very destructive substance. if you do not discontinue it, it will discontinue you.
Answered 6/26/2019
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Dopamine Depletion: Yes. Meth directly damages the brain, particularly the dopamine system. Over time, the damage to the dopamine system leads to muscle cramping or twitching along with many other symptoms. Healthy diet, Omega-3-fatty-acids and a good multivitamin along with daily water, meditation and mild exercise help the brain. That being said, not sure how much it can do to counter the effects of the meth.
Answered 6/26/2019
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