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fresh track marks?
I have a question regarding track marks
My bf was using about 3 months ago, he seems to be clean now but last night I noticed on his forearm - about 5 different spots - the best way that I can explain how they looked is like mosquito bites that had been scratched and have the white like it's peeling. I know that these are track marks but my question is are they fresh track marks? I can feel the skin raised, not sure if that's from scarring or not. I didn't notice any bruising around those spots but farther up on his arm (towards the inside of his elbow) there are dark spots - doesn't really look like bruising - more red.
Can someone tell me if these are fresh or if it's healing and normal for someone who is approx 3 months sober from heroin use.
I haven't noticed his usual signs, he's been eating good, sleeping good, good attitude, he used to use in the basement bathroom and he would be there for hours but hasn't done that either. Unfortunately, the question always remains in the back of my head but I've been trying to look at the concrete evidence and not my fear of his relapse taking over. I'm hopeful that these are just healing and he picks at them and not fresh but I don't know how to tell. Please
Posted: 05/22/2015 5:52 AM
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In Response to: fresh track marks? Of course I care, I've been with this man for years, we live our life together, it's not just some high school fling. And I know I can't do anything about it or control him - but I can control myself and my part of this relationship. I believe that he's still clean but because of the past, I worry about relapsing. (and probably a little too much). It's more about learning what to look for and trying to gain back trust - I looked at it again last night after trying to research some online, they aren't fresh or open marks and look like healing mosquito bites (except I know they aren't bites.) I thought because this was an "ask an addict" site and from what I saw, this was a place to come to ask these kinds of questions and get straight answers, not just Nar-Anon answers.
Posted: 05/23/2015 6:52 AM
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In Response to: fresh track marks? Many of us Have been greatly supported by Nar-Anon or Alanon. Going it alone is tough. And we are all lay people here. So, if your question is about medical symptoms, it may best be answered by a medical professional. Peace & prayers. Posted: 05/23/2015 1:33 PM
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In Response to: fresh track marks? When I first came to this site, I was fortunate to have a recovering addict answer and help me, it helped me save my daughters life. If I was told that it was none of my business I might not have had the knowledge I needed to help myself and my daughter. That being said, if they are additional "new" marks, I think you know the answer. If one is infected, it will get very bad and he must see a doctor. I'll see if I can get my daughter who is in long term recovery from heroin to answer your question. Feel free to private message me and I will gladly help in anyway I can, if I don't know the answer Ill get it. Please keep posting, take what you need and trash the rest. Posted: 05/24/2015 12:23 PM
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In Response to: fresh track marks? My question is this: how long have they been there? It's hard to tell. New ones tend to be redder. Old ones less red and scabbed. If he hasn't used for three months, the red marks should be healed and not too visible. Also, please understand that no ill will is intended here, and no judgement passed. We each do the best we can in living with addiction in our lives. Posted: 05/24/2015 6:26 PM
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In Response to: fresh track marks? I guess you could ask your boyfriend, but IF he relapsed, you probably wouldn't get a straight answer. So asking is kind of pointless. Please take Marty up on her offer and send her a private message. She will follow up and get the answers you need so that you can proceed with your life based on honest answers. Posted: 05/27/2015 2:22 PM
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In Response to: fresh track marks? I am hoping she has checked her question without logging on because if she hasn't, she left the site very quickly. I am sad she might not have gotten the help she came here for. Posted: 05/27/2015 3:55 PM
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In Response to: fresh track marks? thank you for your responses. Posted: 05/28/2015 5:04 AM
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