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Can amphetamine abuse and addiction cause severe issues with the kidneys and urinary system?

by soulflower, Oct 20, 2008 03:47PM
I have been addicted to amphetamines (generic adderall (adderrall)) for about a year now. I have been taking them regularly for five years. My addiction began as an exploration of drugs and soon became an assistant for weight-loss (i have also suffered with eating disorders). I began very heavy and daily use of amphetamines about 7 or 8 months ago. when use, i will crush up the amphetamine salts, as well as Adderall (adderrall) XR (which is a much more powerful pharmaseutical). Recently I have been diagnosed with a serious kidney infection. My only problem is that the antibiotics are not working in the manner that they are supposed to. I have been sick for a week and a half, and still have symptoms.
These are my symptoms: kidney pain, this potent urine, weakness/faintness, skin apearing transluscent and colorless, constipation and weight gain. Can someone please help me understand if these symptoms or illness is caused by my amphetamine addiction?

Thank you so much <3
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by 10356, Oct 20, 2008 06:48PM
Hello and welcome to the forum. I'm not a Dr, but I can tell you I had lost a kidney around a time of use of speed Your concern with weight and being wired tells me eating is not tops on your list, it usually isn't when we are wired, Also dehydration is a issue when wired as we have a tendency not to drink water or anything else for that matter.. I would tell your Dr. of your addiction as your body is not working properly due to being wired so NO the meds will not work the same.. Not flushing the kidneys a strain on the heart from beating so hard can cause water retention as I have learned... Please take this seriously and tell your Dr. the loss of your kidneys is not worth being thin or high..

by theeagle, Oct 20, 2008 08:10PM
There is a very good reason why the people of the 60's say speed kills. It does.

by avisg, Oct 20, 2008 08:19PM
There is no one here that can answer that for you  for sure none of us are doctors nor do we know your medical history.. Did you let your doctor know what you have been taking ? kidney infections can be very nasty and they can last a few weeks .There are times doctors hospitalize people because of kidney infections. You said you have suffered from eating disorders this in it self could be effecting your immune system and it might make it harder to heal.
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