Public Service Announcement: Tattoos and Antibiotics

This is something that's somehow managed to get overlooked. As I mentioned, I was put on antibiotics about the same time I was tattooed. I figured I would be okay because antibiotics help with healing, right? Wrong!

The antibiotics attacked my tattoo. My whole upper arm was swollen and the tattoo itself was very hot to the touch. It scabbed up within 24 hours of being tattooed. The swelling and pain would only decrease when the antibiotic had left my system. So, every time I took another pill, I was enduring the swelling and pain.

Since antibiotics are so common these days, I thought I'd warn my fellow modders. If you're on antibiotics and looking to get tattooed, wait until you're done with the course. Ideally, wait a day or two after you're done with the course to ensure it's no longer in your system. You don't want to risk what happened to me. The tattoo didn't fall out, but I'm still dealing with scabbing and it will probably need a touch up.

Happy inking, but make sure it's antibiotic free!

In Demand

Well, I sent Russ an email last night about doing a piece with him. I got the usual form letter back saying he was too busy at this time, but he would file it away and keep me in mind. I flat out said that I didn't want it done immediately and I was willing to wait until such time when he could work with me. So, yeah, I wonder when he'll actually look at it and not just the auto-reply. :P I figured I'd probably get something like that. I guess if I decide I really want it, I'll go into the shop well before the convention and see what he says in person. Everyone says he's a really nice guy, so I know it's not just him being a prima donna.

I gave Dustin a glowing review on Yelp since I'm not friends with any of them on MySpace. I know Russ reads it because he's got a little banner on the front page that says "Five star reviews on Yelp" and keeps track of them. So hopefully they'll see how much I enjoyed working with him.

I haven't taken my antibiotics yet today. The swelling is totally gone in my arm, but I know it's just gonna pop right back up when I take one. Ugh. Not great motivation to take them, aye? Oh well. I guess it's that or get another infection in my ear which would be deeply unpleasant.