During a meth binge, why does your body ache?
Methamphetamine is a stimulant, it is the 'sister' drug of Ritalin, Adderall, Dexatrine ect.which are legally prescribed from a physician for relief, issues acute and chronic, of issues directed at ADHD and ADD, some forms of anxiety, depending on the person, weight loss benefits for obesity (as the doctor sees fit) .....as well as many other uses. Note how I didn't mention Methamphetamine? That is because while they are almost the same chemical structure, Meth is extremely unstable, and long term system use is not recommended for anything living.When you go on a meth binge, or even abuse prescription Amphetamines like Ritalin, your essentially sucking all the hydration from your mucus membranes, especially the mouth, throat area and eyes. The body is loosing fluids at a extreme rate and becomes very dehydrated, Which can kill you if you're binging for days. (electrolyte drinks like gatorade would be something you would want to continue consuming )The teeth and gums are horribly affected from this as well. Bacteria associated with tooth decay and tooth loss are rampant inside the mouth of a person who is dehydrated from high levels of meth use. Particularly if you are smoking it or snorting it. The gums are compromised due to the lining thinning and becoming brittle, making no it easy to cut open with a normal gesture such as yawning. But math use causes 90% of users to move their jaw around, clenching it, biting the cheeks, tongue ect....The major issue with meth abuse is the lack of sleep. This is going to be the number 1 cause of soreness associated with a binge. The human body and brain need sleep roughly Every 12 hours to essentially recharge. Delusions, paranoia and hallucinations can be seen in sufferers of sleep deprivation after as little as only 24 hours without sleep. By hour 48 you are not functioning at anywhere near a same level. Regardless of how you perceive you feel.. The second major reason for the pain is because you are on a stimulant, which causes a constant sensation of energy and alertness. You are clenching your muscles without knowing you are doing it. And for days on end? Yes, that would make a body ache. Combine that with extreme dehydration and sleep deprivation, and there is your reasons why your in such pain after a binge.
What causes pain below my jaw on the right side? Could it be Hodgkin’s Disease? Its swollen under my jaw, on the right side, on top of the neck (compared to my left side). I dont have a flu/cough or any other symptoms and I'm putting on weight!
You should see a doctor and be examined.I can't put your mind at rest based on what you've said, but I can say that two common causes of what we doctors would call "submandibular swelling" are stones in the submandibular gland and tooth decay leading to an abscess. Both are statistically roughly twice as common as Hodgkins which is about 30 cases per million people per annum.People with cancer of all forms typically lose weight, although there are always exceptions, and yes, some people with Hodgkins do gain weight. 1/2 the adult population manages to gain weight and does not have Hodgkin's disease so you can't make too much of that in isolation.The most common lymph node site affected by Hodgkin's disease is in the neck, however, Hodgkin's disease can also cause swelling of the groin or nodes of the underarm but these swellings are usually not painful and can feel rubbery. Like most cancers Hodgkin's disease can also cause fevers, night sweats, weight loss, and even generalized itching. Hodgkin's disease may cause lymph nodes in the chest to swell, which can't be seen or felt, but can cause symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain. Interestingly, some people with Hodgkin's disease will note pain in the lymph nodes after minimal alcohol consumption which appears to be something you've noticed.Please get a checkup ASAP.
After shooting meth, what causes numbness burning and swollen knot at injection site?
It's your bodies reaction to having something foreign shot into it. Also it's a localized effect of the active ingredients causing inflammation as your blood vessels constrict from the amphetamines. Avoid using the same injection site often and be sure to wash and cover like you would any other wound. 4x4s and saline work good. Too many sticks in the same spot will cause blowouts and increase risk of infection. If it doesn't go away in a few days or you notice swelling to extreme proportions or leakage of smelly white/black fluids or growths of white cysts, go to the er. Say no to the questions they ask about recreational use and say you donate plasma.Good luck!
What is the best thing about someone born under the cancer sign?
Positive Traits: kind, loving, emotional, intuitive, imaginative, shrewd, cautious, protective and sympathetic. Negative Traits: changeable, moody, over-emotional, touchy, untidy, clinging, unable to "let go," and a tendency to wallow in self-pity. Likes: hobbies, romance, children, parties, home and country. Dislikes: failure, opposition, aggravating situations, being told what to do and being given advice...whether good or bad. Natives of Cancer are probably most in tune with those governed by Pisces, since Pisces is prone to moods just like Cancer, but of a less volatile nature. This is a couple who will find peace and harmony throughout the majority of their relationship. Scorpio, another Sign ruled by the element of Water, would also be favorable since Scorpio is equal to the moods of Cancer and capable of great understanding. Cancer finds the Scorpio depth of character intriguing and will certainly appreciate the rich view of life inherent in the Scorpio nature, to say nothing of the awareness and perception associated with that Sign. This is a couple who will likely provide everything either has ever wanted in a relationship. The physical chemistry here is quite amazing...it is long-lasting and only gets better with the passage of time.