Tattoos

yayyar
yayyar Member Posts: 21
edited 23. Aug 2009, 09:47 in Living with Arthritis archive
I am on Methatrexate and just wondered if any one has had a tatattoo done and if it was ok with the meds we take. Has i am thinking of having one done any info would be great

Thanx
Andrew

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  • eckstardeluxe
    eckstardeluxe Member Posts: 1,192
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Andrew

    I have OA but I did a search on the net for you and found a discussion re this drug on a discussion board. If you scroll down a poster says one of the benefits of being off this drug was being able to have a tattoo done.

    This is the link - http://www.healthboards.com/boards/archive/index.php/t-15167.html

    I'm assuming this means you shouldn't do it. Have a read and see what you think.

    Eck
  • roczko
    roczko Member Posts: 92
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Andrew

    My guess is that as methotrexate (leflunomide etc) suppress our immune systems, any activity that could result in infection should be avoided.

    I know mtx puts a huge strain on the liver and the chances of acquiring hepatitis is increased from needle use so I would think very carefully before having a tattoo. That's even if the tattoo parlour is scupulously clean there's always that risk.

    I've always fancied a tattoo though :lol: too much of a wuss where needles and self inflicted pain are concerned :roll: :D

    Patrick
  • yayyar
    yayyar Member Posts: 21
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanx for the info im going to cancel my apointment god this disease makes yer want to swear at times

    Many thanx
    Andrew
  • suzster
    suzster Member Posts: 1,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i to would love to get another tattoo, i hadn't even thought about the ,tx being a problem. i know when i got my lip pierced it has been a nightmare, 4 months on and it's still not healed properly and i'm at the point of just taking it out.
    yes arthur is a (insert swear word here!) pain. sorry but it really annoys me all the things we can't do anymore, i'm just glad i can still dye my hair, at least i can still rebel a tiny bit!
  • yayyar
    yayyar Member Posts: 21
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Nice one suz .I wanna grow old disgracefully but MTX wont let me hahahaha
  • janie68
    janie68 Member Posts: 1,186
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Andrew,

    Only just seen this post from you, I had a tattoo while on mtx and I have had no probs what so ever.

    If you want one, have one , keep it extra clean and well moisturised, yes there is a slight risk but there is with everything.

    I had a beautiful butterfly on my wrist and it is a fair size one too.

    Janie :)

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