New tattoo

Ok got a question for those with tats. I have 5 but the one i got last night is my biggest yet it covers my whole shoulder down to the middle of my back.
It is pretty sore today what do you all use to help with the pain.

I got a huge tat last week (my 6th) on the back of my right shoulder, and it only hurt during the actual tattooing.

If you're feeling really sore, just take some ibuprofen, and it should help to relive the discomfort as well as relax the muscles in that area.

Originally Posted by GingersMom

I got a huge tat last week (my 6th) on the back of my right shoulder, and it only hurt during the actual tattooing.

If you're feeling really sore, just take some ibuprofen, and it should help to relive the discomfort as well as relax the muscles in that area.

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yup, ibuprofin.... works for me!

Originally Posted by LuckyGirl

yup, ibuprofin.... works for me!

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Thats what I used when I got mine too

Don't drink any alcohol. I made that mistake, and it hurt worse!

I use aloe vera gel with lidocaine for burns. Would that work on a tattoo?

I dont remember having to take anything for mine.....I know the last one I got, it hurt more than the other 2, but I didnt take anything for it I guess. So wheres the pics at??

Mine didn't hurt unless someone touched it or my jeans rubbed it. Make sure you put the corn huskers lotion on it. OWrks well to keep it moisturized.

Originally Posted by catloverin_ks

So wheres the pics at??

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Yeah, I thought that's what this thread would be too

I didn't take anything for mine, but they aren't particularly big.

Originally Posted by katl8e

I use aloe vera gel with lidocaine for burns. Would that work on a tattoo?

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Yes it would, EXCEPT: You want to be very careful about what you put on a fresh tattoo as you don't want to damage the inks in any way.

You are better off taking something internally, and simply using A&D ointment or your regular, non-abrasive moisturizer on the tat itself. I used Neutrogena Emulsion on my last 3 tats, and they healed up quicker with less scabbing than when I used to use bacitracin.

Originally Posted by Phenomsmom

Mine didn't hurt unless someone touched it or my jeans rubbed it. Make sure you put the corn huskers lotion on it. OWrks well to keep it moisturized.

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From a Yankee up in MA, what on earth is corn huskers lotion?