Comments on: Begin at the beginning: Tattoo health issues 1

By: infmom

infmom — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:34:52 +0000

Lawyer: Being tattooed puts stress on your system (yes, it hurts). You will need to make sure your blood sugar is under control before you start, and make sure you have whatever food is appropriate to keep it that way. Talk this over with your artist before you make your appointment, for sure.

By: Criminal Defense Lawyer LA

Criminal Defense Lawyer LA — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 22:32:44 +0000

My roommate just got one and I have thought about it for a long time. However, I have heard that you shouldn’t if you have blood sugar issues. I’m hypoglycemic, not diabetic- and am wondering if I would be at risk for a reaction if I decided to go ahead and get one?

By: infmom

infmom — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:44:34 +0000

strictone, one thing we learn in the process of getting inked is that every person reacts differently. You are right that it’s your overall health state that matters–but some of us will never be in perfect health again, so we have to do more research to find out if our health problems will lead to tattoo problems.

By: strictone

strictone — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:43:19 +0000

It’s been my dream to have a tatoo on my back but my wife wouldn’t agree. I never thought tatoos could be linked to so many health issues. It’s your overall health state that conditions everything. If you are weak a runny nore can turn into a fatal illness. All of the above (eg migraines or cholesterol meds reactions) are not tatoo issues, imho.

By: infmom

infmom — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:42:32 +0000

That’s interesting. I took simvastatin during the time I got my last tattoo. I didn’t realize there might be problems.

By: Simon S.

Simon S. — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:57:21 +0000

I was warned that tatoos and other procedures are unwanted in the course of treatment with simvastatin. SO i gave up the idea/

By: Marie de Migraine

Marie de Migraine — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:42:38 +0000

It is very interesting! Migraine can be linked to anything, literally. I believe even tatoos could provoke it. I had to give up all sorts of food besides fruit, vegs and some cereals. No sweets, coffee, bread or alcohol, and, yes, no perfume – and that seems to help. Hope that helps somwone else…

By: infmom

infmom — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:18:58 +0000

One of my best friends gets migraines when people near her wear too much perfume. We have a long way to go before we figure out exactly why our bodies do what they do.

By: Health Defender

Health Defender — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:50:59 +0000

The article is really interesting. It gives something to think about…A fiend of mine had his shoulders tattoed all over and his health somewhat worsened since then. I never linked tatoos to illnesses before (except for infections), but as i understand they can provoke immune overeactions which cause other diseases. Migraine comes to my mind: not yet properly studied, but can be triggered by things absolutely hamless for your health at first sight.

By: infmom

infmom — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:42:00 +0000

Sue, anyone who has an autoimmune disorder should be very careful indeed about putting any more stress on the body. Tattoos may not be right for you, unfortunately. Good thing there are so many great temporary tats around these days.