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Epileptic Tattoos

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Apologies if I have asked this before. I have a bracelet that says I suffer from epilepsy but it keeps breaking and I have to buy a new one. Instead I am thinking of having a tattoo that says I suffer from epilepsy. But I don't know if epileptics can have them because of the medication they are on or if there's a standard picture or design. What do you think?

March 9, 2019
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have three tattoos - you will be fine if you want to get one.

March 11, 2019
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member only thing you have to watch while your taking it is NSAIDS due to they cause you to bleed more so that’s anything else.

March 13, 2019
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes, you can get tattoos with epilepsy. I have two, both done since being diagnosed. The seizure meds shouldn't be a problem. I don't know if there would be a specific design or anything. I would say go for something on the inside of the wrist for location if you get it. Google search some ideas, like medical alert tattoo. A caduceus with epilepsy written under it would work well. Maybe even go into a local tattoo shop and describe what you might want and they may have some work they have done before or can come up with some creative ideas.

March 13, 2019
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member I have had an epilepsy bracelet but found I had to keep taking it off when I had a shower, had a shave, washed the dishes or anytime it might get damaged. Also at night sleeping with it on was uncomfortable. And with a poor memory I always forgot where I put it. That's why I wanted something permanent. I'm going to see my neurologist next week so I'm going to ask him the pros and cons.

March 15, 2019
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have 6 tattoos

March 12, 2019

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