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Some anesthesiologists have speculated that placing an epidural during labor through a lower back tattoo may be dangerous. The theory is that if you place the epidural needle through the ink, the dye in the skin may enter the epidural space and cause infection or damage. Other doctors offer the advice that if the tattoo is healed and the ink is dry there is no cause for concern. The truth is we really don't know, as very few women have been studied. One recent study involved three women. You may still opt for epidural anesthesia if you are pregnant, you can even request that they avoid placing the needle through your tattoo. If you are at the planning stages for a tattoo, consider a different location if you feel this decision is one you'd prefer to avoid.
* Make sure while in the planning stages of your pregnancy you talk to your doctor and anesthesiologist whether an epidural is allowed to be administered; it comes down to the doctor and the anesthesiologist. Its their judgment call whether I'd be safe.
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Can you tattoo a pregnant person?
hell nooo you cant tattoo a pregnant person. youll mess up the baby and depending were the tattoo is like on your back you wont be able to get a epidural and trust me you need it! im 17 and just had a baby 4 weeks ago!
Is an epidural for labor and an epidural for back pain the same?
They are the same
Can you fly after epidural into the spine?
There are many reasons you may receive an epidural injection including back injuries. If you need to fly after receiving one you should contact your doctor for specific instructions. In general, you can fly a few days after receiving the injection.
How long will an epidural work for back pain?
epidural injection use in back pain for inflammation in disc 10 days relief
Epidural and tattoos?
There is no evidence that lower back tattoos cause harm in this situation. Initiating an epidural through the ink of a lower back tattoo will not cause ink to enter the blood stream or the spinal canal, or cause further complications for the mother or baby.Source: http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/ArticlePage.aspx?ID=302a85f8-7135-4174-bd4c-2bc4ad7e04c2&LandingID=fc6eb1da-98e4-43c7-bb9f-09c17e2a005d
How long after epidural does a woman give birth?
There is no set time after an epidural that you deliver. There are many factors that go into delivery. It depends on how dialated you are when you receive the epidural Also, how fast and strong your contractions are. You can be in labor for quite a while after you get your epidural. The joy is that you don't mind it so much anymore.
Is it true if you get a tattoo you cannot give blood or get an epidural during labor?
One of them is true, you cant give blood for a full 12 months after getting inked. Not sure about the epidural though, shouldn't think it would matter.
How long after having a facet block on the low back will you know if it is working or not?
It depends on the shots you receive. I recently had two such appointments. the First time, I had an epidural with 2 facet block injections. The following time I had an epidural only. With the epidural / facet block, I could tell by the end of the day that it had worked. My particular situation only flares up while I am sleeping. When I had just the epidural, it did not help me at all. Now, you must remember that results will be different with each individual.
Do you have to go through natural birth when you have a lower back tattoo?
No...as long as it has been longer than 6 months since you got the tat. not always, some countries and some hospitals still believe that there is a chance Tattoo ink will enter the spine via the injection and that risk is enough to deny you an epidural. But dont worry, lower back tattoos are overdone :)
Ink poisoning through a cortisone epidural?
There is no evidence that lower back tattoos cause harm in this situation. Initiating an epidural through the ink of a lower back tattoo will not cause ink to enter the blood stream or the spinal canal, or cause further complications for the mother or baby.Source: http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/ArticlePage.aspx?ID=302a85f8-7135-4174-bd4c-2bc4ad7e04c2&LandingID=fc6eb1da-98e4-43c7-bb9f-09c17e2a005d
Who did trey songz back tattoo?
A female tattoo artist name Nelly Milan did the tattoo on his back
Can your twenty year old brother take you to get a tattoo if you are only 15?
Many states require that a person must be 18 years of age to receive a tattoo, but some states allow a minor to receive a tattoo with parental consent. Most tattoo artist will allow a minor to receive a tattoo with the oral or written consent of a guardian, while some will set age restrictions for their business.
