Use of Painkillers

[Hogrider]

On March 17, 2017 at 0:20 AM, Elcirigano said:

No meds. It's supposed to hurt. It's a goddamn tattoo. 

I came to tattoos late in life, but I am definitely of the opinion that you should earn them.

[Colored Guy]

I had some work done Friday night. I was at the shop earlier, a friend of mine was getting a tattoo. I had planned on going home first, but would up going to dinner with my friend, plus it was raining hard. I had one pain pill with me, 2 would have been nice. So I took the 1 and it was good enough. I sat for 2.5 hours having a hanya started.

[Echo1206]

As a chronic pain sufferer,i take Percocet regularly. (prescription,not off the street!)

I have taken that and used a prescription lidocaine cream before tats and in my experience it definitely tones down the sensation. Personally, I would do it again. Didn't need to take any breaks. 

I don't find them all that painful to begin with,I live in far worse discomfort daily. 

[tattooedchk!]

I like the antihistamine/benzo/muscle relaxer idea.  I was sober for mine and it sucked, but it is what it is.  Ya just get through it.  I did silently cry through the armpit shading though. 😭

[michaelandmeghammons]

I have personal experience with using pain killers,  and can tell you like mentioned previously , it effects your bloodstream and is not good for use during a tattoo session. I say if your going to get the tattoo, suck it up and do it natural, if possible take a nap! 

[Dee442]

I drink a pint of whiskey and smoke weed  before/during the tattoo  it helps alot lol cocaine makes it alot worst though. I was awake for like 2 days high af on Coke we started my chest at 2 am and holy F*** it felt like someone was cutting me slowly with a razor blade

[Dan]

I always go 100% sober, I bring water/candy/a banana

[SStu]

Yeah, being "impared" might work for specific personalities, but a fair number of drunks lose the ability to make wise decisions or control their physical body (including their mouth). Same for being f*cked up. 

I've never known a tattooist who wants someone like that in their chair. Many simply won't tolerate it. 

[Queen Rocks]

Yeah, to my understanding, most places won't tolerate it. At least reputable places.

Personally, I couldn't imagine getting work done while intoxicated. It's too risky.

[Hogrider]

I know it's just part of being a cranky old man, but I think you should earn your tattoos.  I once had to pay for a session I couldn't finish, but I wouldn't use the numbing cream. It's worth it to me.

[DirtyLuck]

The only thing we will allow in our shop is ibuprofin or tylenol. If you come in inebriated, you will be asked to leave. Zero tolerance for it in our spot. People made stupid decisions sober, much less while f**ked up, also they tend to get super mouthy, wont sit still, bleed out quicker/more,  and generally get on your nerves...

[onlyme]

Some tattooees don't even seem to be aware of the existence of numbing agents. I know that  a lot of artists think (whether or not they are prepared to use them on clients) that the pain is all part of the whole tattoo experience.

[onlyme]

On 12/21/2020 at 9:50 AM, Dan said:

I always go 100% sober, I bring water/candy/a banana

Dan, Yes, during the whole process alcohol is a no-no, right?

Edited January 26, 2021 by onlyme

[onlyme]

On 12/22/2020 at 9:49 AM, Hogrider said:

I think you should earn your tattoos.

Hogrider: This is widely held, indeed...

[jdub]

I plan on at least a 4 hr session. I have a medium sized tat done about 25 yrs ago and can't remember how it felt getting it at all ... I think I should not be a p@#ssy and such it up .... but what am I signing up for no idea. Want to go half sleeve wrist to elbow

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[pidjones]

I agree no pain killers. I only remember a little burning sensation in the "tender white meat" inside my upper arm. And, it was brief. Don't focus on the pain. Focus on the art that you receive.

[Molly4376]

The use of painkillers will only increase the pain during the tattoo. You should eat before the procedure and calm down. Good sleep also helps.

[dekow]

On 10/29/2011 at 2:23 AM, ShawnPorter said:

Painkillers make it worse, but that's no reason not to use drugs.

Here's my recipe:

before the tattoo starts, I pop a muscle relaxer. You're going to be getting your ribs worked on and that's going to hurt. A lot. Evolution isn't a dummy, and we've evolved to protect our vital organs. The ribs protect your lungs. Your lungs are important. Therefor, your body has a nice network of nerve endings all around the area to alert you that you're getting into dangerous territory. Which means that you're going to be hating life.

As such, you'll tense up. Probably a lot. You'll be sore from the tattooing the next day, sure... but you're also going to be sore from tensing yourself up. Because ribs hurt.

That muscle relaxer (metaxalone for the win) will make you tense up less and the next day, you'll feel better for it.

The next step is to take an anti-histamine. Tattooing is basically a large scale scratch test. If you take a nondrowsy anti-histamine, you'll swell less. The artist won't be bogged down with puffy, swollen skin.

The last step for me is a xanax. Because I hate getting tattooed and the xanax just makes me happy.

Caveats:

I'm not prescribing any medicinal treatment since I'm not a doctor. Don't use drugs unless you know their side effects.

Respect: Ask your tattooer if he/she minds you taking pills. Some do. You don't want to be the loopy customer they hate dealing with. also check out this muscle relaxers before tattoo

Hello. This Saturday I have to go back to the tattoo shop to get the 2nd part of my "side" tattoo done. This tattoo is on my right side hip and ribcage/ stomach. The first session, which was 2 hours was the most painful thing I have ever experienced. I assumed since I had a bit of belly fat that it wouldn't be too bad....WRONG!! Pops (my cutie tattoo artist) said I didn't have as much of a tummy as I thought and that I was gonna feel it either way. For 2 long hours I layed on my back, looking up and the ceiling and stayed silent. All along screaming inside as loud as I could! I'm scared, the feeling of the needle hitting my ribs is well...I'm sure you get the picture. Has anyone ever heard of a natural numbing creme or tablet that I could try? I cant back out, I'm not a wuss, but damn, the ribcage is way too sensitive.

[Hogrider]

45 minutes ago, dekow said:

Hello. This Saturday I have to go back to the tattoo shop to get the 2nd part of my "side" tattoo done. This tattoo is on my right side hip and ribcage/ stomach. The first session, which was 2 hours was the most painful thing I have ever experienced. I assumed since I had a bit of belly fat that it wouldn't be too bad....WRONG!! Pops (my cutie tattoo artist) said I didn't have as much of a tummy as I thought and that I was gonna feel it either way. For 2 long hours I layed on my back, looking up and the ceiling and stayed silent. All along screaming inside as loud as I could! I'm scared, the feeling of the needle hitting my ribs is well...I'm sure you get the picture. Has anyone ever heard of a natural numbing creme or tablet that I could try? I cant back out, I'm not a wuss, but damn, the ribcage is way too sensitive.

I think most people here are going to say, man up. I’ve never used helpers and have completed most of a body suit, which includes most body parts. Learn how to relax and breathe through the pain. Deep breath in, let out while they are tattooing. Repeat.

[oboogie]

50 minutes ago, dekow said:

Hello. This Saturday I have to go back to the tattoo shop to get the 2nd part of my "side" tattoo done. This tattoo is on my right side hip and ribcage/ stomach. The first session, which was 2 hours was the most painful thing I have ever experienced. I assumed since I had a bit of belly fat that it wouldn't be too bad....WRONG!! Pops (my cutie tattoo artist) said I didn't have as much of a tummy as I thought and that I was gonna feel it either way. For 2 long hours I layed on my back, looking up and the ceiling and stayed silent. All along screaming inside as loud as I could! I'm scared, the feeling of the needle hitting my ribs is well...I'm sure you get the picture. Has anyone ever heard of a natural numbing creme or tablet that I could try? I cant back out, I'm not a wuss, but damn, the ribcage is way too sensitive.

Just power through it. My artist won't work on anyone who takes pain medication. You could try some numbing cream, I guess, but check with your artist. I just don't think any numbing cream will help with the ribs.

[Ashton Drew]

Hey everyone,

I've been enjoying the benefits of both weed and body art, but recently I've been curious about whether smoking weed can have any impact on tattoos. I've heard some mixed opinions on this, so I thought I'd bring the question here to get some insights from the community.

I've been wondering if there's any evidence or personal experiences that suggest weed could affect the healing process of a new tattoo or possibly alter the appearance of existing ones. Does THC or other compounds in weed have any potential interactions with tattoo ink or skin healing?

I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences on this topic!

4 minutes ago, Ashton Drew said:

Hey everyone,

I've been enjoying the benefits of both weed and body art, but recently I've been curious about whether smoking weed can have any impact on tattoos. I've heard some mixed opinions on this, so I thought I'd bring the question here to get some insights from the community.

I've been wondering if there's any evidence or personal experiences that suggest weed could affect the healing process of a new tattoo or possibly alter the appearance of existing ones. Does THC or other compounds in weed have any potential interactions with tattoo ink or skin healing?

I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences on this Banff weed dispensary

Thanks in advance for your help!

[Hogrider]

1 hour ago, Ashton Drew said:

Hey everyone,

I've been enjoying the benefits of both weed and body art, but recently I've been curious about whether smoking weed can have any impact on tattoos. I've heard some mixed opinions on this, so I thought I'd bring the question here to get some insights from the community.

I've been wondering if there's any evidence or personal experiences that suggest weed could affect the healing process of a new tattoo or possibly alter the appearance of existing ones. Does THC or other compounds in weed have any potential interactions with tattoo ink or skin healing?

I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences on this topic!

Thanks in advance for your help!

Given the hundreds of millions of people around the world with tattoos and no reported effects of weed (at least I’ve never heard  or read about it), I think you’re safe.

[andrew8643g]

On 11/13/2014 at 4:08 AM, bongsau said:

You can't compare a medical procedure with getting a tattoo.

...and I will add...I had my tonsils taken out (as an adult). And I would re-tattoo my stomach w/ no painkillers over the 2 week post-tonsillectomy healing period with painkillers, any day of the week !!!

Now I've tried a bunch of things to take the edge...somebody called me the Hunter S Thompson of tattoo clients (LOL) for my investigative work earlier in this thread (in the name of science!). But shit that's just bactine, nyquil, pot cookies and booze. I've never tried the numbing cream that makes you feel like your wearing a leather jacket. Maybe I will try that when I finally get going on (the ass section of) my backpiece. Or maybe I won't because I want to feel every second of that fiery fury that I've heard about (thank you LST). But I haven't even heard of half the pill cocktails people are talking about here. I can understand if people want to medicate/numb to push through long or back-to-back sessions, party on your ribs or knee ditch. More power to you. But if you need to default to numbing cream and a handful of pills to get a 2 hour banger on the side of your neck, c'mon. This is tattoo! My point is if you are that scared about the pain or can't take it, maybe reconsider why you want to go through with that tattoo in the first place...tattooing isn't for everyone, but holy shit this new age is using every trick in the book to make it accessible for everyone.

You don't need to be a hero...but you also don't need to be a pussy !

To each their own. Maybe I'm being a bit brash. My $0.02 /flameon

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I may have got into this tattoo mess much later than you Mick, but I couldn't agree more!

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7 hour session is NOTHING to feel shame about, that's a mega-sit 🙂

You are bang on @Swifty - we the people, we love tattoos. And people will do whatever it takes to get invisalign stoke on trent what they love.

peace

I discovered tattoos later in life.