My Boyfriend Says That He Has Constricted Pupils as a Permanent Side Effect of Long Term Heroin Use.?
Question by Indian: My boyfriend says that he has constricted pupils as a permanent side effect of long term heroin use.?
Firstly, I love my boyfriend so very much and intended spending my life with him but I’m unsure now? I knew he used to be a heroin addict/methadone user/crack user and he claims he’s been clean for 8 years and the constricted pupils is a permanent side effect that requires he wears special reaction glasses to protect his eyes from bright lights and sunlight. He also claims he suffers from permanent muscle pain and damage and needs constant massaging. He also spends a lot of time sleeping or being tired. So, he claims all these are unfortunate permanent side effects from long term heroin use: he used for approximately 10-15 years. We recently split up because I could no longer put up with his constant mood swings and numerous accusations he makes against me that are all totally unfounded and mostly fabricated. He goes from being Mr Nice to Mr Nasty within hours or even minutes.
I want to be so wrong about this but certain things just don’t make sense. I can’t find any information relating to a side effect related to permanent damaged eyes and the need to wear reaction glasses. So the obvious question is: is he lying? I feel awful for needing to do this but I don’t know any other heroin users to ask and I need to be 100% sure before I confront him.
Thank you in advance to anyone who can tell me the honest truth.
Thank you Nurse Jackie for your prompt reply – I was afraid this would be the answer. However, I’m now informed correctly and can confront him with the truth. Thank you again.
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Answer by Nurse Jacki
He’s lying. His pupils would not be permanently constricted, and people with DILATED pupils have a sensitivity to bright lights. None of what he said makes any sense medically, but it makes perfect sense for an addict trying to hide an ongoing habit. Mood swings, fatigue, excessive sleepiness, and fabricated medical symptoms– he’s using.
I work for a substance abuse treatment center.
Answer by Kevin
Nurse Jackie is correct. He’s lying.
Everything you’ve shared points to the truth. Sorry, I know this isn’t good news for you.
Although I don’t work in substance abuse, many of my patients abuse substances so I know an active user when I meet or hear about someone with symptoms like his.
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