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I missed a shot of meth and it is day 2 and my arm is still getting bigger and swollen and its hot and i can barley move my arm the pain is so bad ?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Exam needed: I recommend going the the hospital emergency room now for prompt evaluation and treatment. Concern for possible blood clot in a vein and/or a serious infection of the soft tissues of the arm makes this an urgent and potentially serious problem.

Answered 9/23/2020

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A member asked:

I missed a shot of meth and it is day 2 and my arm is still getting bigger and swollen and its hot and i can barley move my arm the pain is so bad ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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