Tatoos On Lupus Patients? Posted: 07-22-04 15:14pm
I have systemic lupus. In full remission
on drugs. Doing fantastic and would like
a tatoo. Does anyone know if this can
cause a flare or not? My Dr. And I argue
all the time...He just doesn't like them I
think! If I took antibiotics before
during and after (say 10 days total) what
do ya think?!
Anyone else had one? What happened? Lol
I am interested in getting a belly-button
piercing (it was a bet, and please don't
laugh, lady brannon)...And have no idea
the the repercussions may be.
As for tattooing, here in sc they just
passed a law making it legal (that is to
say...It hasn't stopped anyone before by
being illegal)...And they're ironing out
the kinks as far as health concerns go.
I would say your doctor may be cautioning
you because of the health risks. I would
be cautioned too, which is why I haven't
gotten my belly button pierced yet (and
the bet was two weeks ago).
Anyone else with thoughts?
Clarebear
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LadyBrannon
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Posts: 506 Location: TX
Posted: 07-27-04 22:25pm
I'm not laughing. I just got a second
ear piercing and plan on getting a tattoo
in the near future!
as for the ramifications, there are a lot
of things to consider. I'd talk to my
doctor. but since you are
having issues with yours, i'm not sure
what to say! I'd hate for you to get an
infection or something and cause a flare!
Maybe get a second opinion? Is this a gp
or rheumy saying it isn't a good idea?
Just wondering...
