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What Do I Do About Numbness In My Arm And The Inability To Use My Thumb After Injecting Cocaine?

I ve injected coke in my arm and have gone through a nerve which makes my hand numb but it only feels numb for a few minutes but I have just done that and I can t use my thumb at all and it s been an hour I can t pick anything up and worse I am an amputee I have 1leg I can t operate the wheelchair wat do I do
Thu, 2 Nov 2023
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Hello,

Numbness that you are experiencing is because cocaine has Lidocaine like effects when injected in low dose. However, long term use of cocaine may cause neurological problems. It may damage the nerve causing inability to pick up anything. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a Neurologist. Get Nerve conduction velocity test, nerve biopsy and few other required tests done.

Your treatment will depend on the diagnosis made. Take NerveUp OD, once daily after food to help nerve repair. Get treated at the earliest. Gradually quit cocaine intake by contacting a detox center to help quit cocaine intake completely. Switch to healthy lifestyle & healthy eating.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Do I Do About Numbness In My Arm And The Inability To Use My Thumb After Injecting Cocaine?

Hello, Numbness that you are experiencing is because cocaine has Lidocaine like effects when injected in low dose. However, long term use of cocaine may cause neurological problems. It may damage the nerve causing inability to pick up anything. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a Neurologist. Get Nerve conduction velocity test, nerve biopsy and few other required tests done. Your treatment will depend on the diagnosis made. Take NerveUp OD, once daily after food to help nerve repair. Get treated at the earliest. Gradually quit cocaine intake by contacting a detox center to help quit cocaine intake completely. Switch to healthy lifestyle & healthy eating. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician