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Sore arm after IVing heroin

Rsmnj4

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Hey guys. So I've been reading through this forum and HAVENT quite found the answer im looking for. I just started IVing heroin a couple of weeks ago. A few days ago, my arm started to feel sore and I have two small red lumps that are line shaped, not round, where I inject on the inner arm behind the elbow. My friend told me it was just scar tissue , and there's also a faint greenish yellow bruise in that area top. Of course I was still injecting there, the last time being last night. But my arm is a bit sore. I can still move and extend it, it's just a bit uncomfortable. I was using a dull needle the last few days to a week , but no more than a week, because I haven't gotten the chance to get to a pharmacy due to work. I know I shouldn't be using dull needles , and I'm not going to inject until I can get to the pharmacy as a safety precaution. I was just wondering if this soreness was normal. Thanks :)
 
Welcome to Bluelight!
That sounds like normal soreness if you will. Did you miss a shot or a little bit of one that could cause a general soreness of the area? Otherwise you can be somewhat sensitive just because of the pin pricks and the bruising you described is normal. Normally you really only need to be very worried if it is extremely sore, it is very red and warm to the touch, and rather then getting better over time it gets worse. Everything you said sounds like normal stuff that will go away. Just make sure you use a new needle and do your best not to miss and practice good technique every time. Although you are right to be concerned and it is always best to ask, I think youll be 100% fine.
 
I did miss a shot actually. Thank you so much for your help ! I appreciate it :)
 
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