2006-07-04 16:46:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
If you want an epidural and have a tattoo on your back, it would be best to contact the hospital anesthesiologist staff and find out their policy in regard to tattoos and epidurals.
2006-07-04 16:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by still learning at 56 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually in some cases it is true. I supposed it is up to the doctor to decide. I read an article in Toronto Sun about a woman who was refused an epidural because of her tatoo. The doctor said that a tiny piece of skin is trasfered with the needle when epidural is given. There's no evidence what is the long term effect of the ink once in the body and moreover in the spinal cord. Apparently some doctors want to stay on the safe side and not expose their patients to any health risk in the future.
Talk to your doctor about it.
2006-07-07 07:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by EliBG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The puncture area of the epidural is not that large that it will distort or damage a tattoo, nor is there anything about the tattoo that would cause any problems if punctured.
There should really be no problem with this.
Take care
2006-07-04 23:52:17 · answer #3 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the tattoo on your back has nothing to do with the epidural. They place the needle a little ways up your back anyway it'll be away from the tattoo.
2006-07-04 23:49:42 · answer #4 · answered by Chel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is absolutely not true. They may have a little trouble finding the right place to insert the needle, but it should not hinder your ability to have an epidural if that is the type of pain control you want.
2006-07-04 23:51:37 · answer #5 · answered by Nancy L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps the tattoo is the reason ya got pregnant?
2006-07-05 00:05:17 · answer #6 · answered by Mike R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does not matter I have kids and back tattoo's and no problems here
2006-07-04 23:49:11 · answer #7 · answered by Neea_Gastino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they're still allowed to give you an epidural when you have a tatt there
2006-07-04 23:48:35 · answer #8 · answered by actor_girl_1986 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, not true. It's an urban legend. It's on snopes. www.snopes.com
2006-07-05 01:14:13 · answer #9 · answered by what's her name 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard such a thing.
2006-07-04 23:48:25 · answer #10 · answered by werk2much2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋