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Tattoos

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Antonio, TX

Does anybody know if getting a tattoo effects our epilepsy? Almost got one today on our trip today but my sisters didn't want too afterall. I want one but i been good on my seizures.

September 16, 2016
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Nope, not a trigger. Felt more like a burn to me. The pain also varies, it hurts more on different parts of your body. For example, the collarbone is supposed to hurt more than the wrist

September 17, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

What town and state are you in? I'll tell you where you should get tattooed. Tattoo supplies are cheap. Any professional shop with any health regulations is going to require new needles and that everything is sterile.

October 13, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I thought this was a non judgmental forum?? Really people? Stop the talk about what people can do and not do. Just because you get or want a tatto does not mean you do not love God! We have enough judgements in this world...DO NOT need it here!

September 17, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I own Cosmic Tattoos. 15 years in and we still have not had a problem with epileptics. I'm a status epileptic and It doesn't bother me when I get tattooed, but I usually take an Alprazolam to help with the mood.

October 6, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I never had a problem with getting any of my tattoos. I did consult my doctors . I would definitely recommend doing that just to be on the safe side. But I have about 30 of them and never had a seizure, or even an aura. So if you truly want one go for it. Just remember their forever.

September 18, 2016

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