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What would happen if i smoked methamphetamine the day of the steroid epidural injection for disc bulging into generation?

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

See below: Your anesthesiologist or pain doctor might discharge you from the clinic. The use of dangerous and illegal street drugs severely compromises the ability of your physician to help you. May i suggest that you get help from an addiction specialist.

Answered 4/24/2015

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If am the : Anesthesiologist or the pain doctor doing it, i will cancel your case. Very dangerous habit you are in. I will advise to look for help asap and stop.

Answered 9/5/2013

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Dr. TORY MCJUNKIN answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Stop Meth: You run multiple risks. They include: treatment not working, infection in the spinal area, and death. This is what happens with people who use meth: malnutrition liver damage brain damage severe weight loss fatal kidney and lung disorders insomnia permanent psychological problems lowered resistance to illness stroke coma death get help! you need to stop for you and the ones who love you.

Answered 7/4/2015

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not sure: Although I would not recommend usage of any illicit substances regardless.

Answered 4/25/2016

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