TikToker KJ (@kjnicole1223) is viral with a public service announcement for moms-to-be and anybody planning on it with backbone tattoos: you may run into issues when it’s time for an epidural. In her Sep. 22 video, she warned individuals about why they need to keep away from getting tatted on the “epidural spot.”

In the quick 26-second clip, KJ shared a narrative from when she was giving beginning a few years in the past. As she was prepping for her epidural, the anesthesiologist talked about how fortunate she was to not have a tattoo working too far down her backbone.

“Because then he wouldn’t have been able to give me the epidural because there’s a chance that the ink could leak into the spinal cord,” she defined.

The remark caught KJ off guard, admitting she had by no means heard something like that earlier than, which is why she determined to go the warning alongside.

“I just thought that’s valuable information that I didn’t know about at all,” she added. “Just so you know.”

Are Epidurals Safe If You Have a Spine Tattoo?

The concern about pregnancy and tattoos isn’t utterly out of left subject. Medical researchers have studied whether or not tattoos can complicate issues in relation to spinal or epidural anesthesia. In a study launched in March, researchers discovered that tattoos within the decrease again space can certainly result in issues, “including infections, allergic reactions, and skin lesions.” This is because of the potential for tattoo pigments being launched into the spinal canal.

But having ink in your backbone doesn’t mechanically imply you may’t get an epidural. It does imply is that your anesthesiologist may want to regulate their approach relying on the location of the tattoo and the way a lot protection you might have. As the research put it, “Anesthesia providers should be aware of the possible complications and adapt their practices accordingly.”

It’s additionally defined that extra research are wanted to essentially perceive how tattoos have an effect on anesthesia security long-term.

Moral of the story: Speak along with your medical supplier when you have considerations. Your anesthesiologist is aware of the dangers. If changes are wanted, they’ll make them. 

The remark part lit up, with individuals fast to weigh in. While many thanked KJ for sharing the information, others dropped their very own experiences with tattoos and epidurals. Even just a few weren’t shopping for it in any respect.

“That’s… not how tattoos work [skull emoji],” one commenter wrote.

“Fact checked: Not true. Only concern is if it’s fresh ink,” one other added.

“Girl, I’m getting my spine tattooed as we speak. So I’m just gonna tell myself that he’s a liar,” one joked.

“I have a huge spine tattoo and got [an] epidural with both of my babies,” another person shared. “Not sure how accurate this is.”

Another chimed in with what their physician mentioned: “Just wanted to spread some light I’ve had two kids and two epidural. You can have a back tattoo and get an epidural it just has to be at least 2 years old to do so. At least that is what my anesthesiologist told me.”

KJ didn’t instantly reply to our request for remark.

@kjnicole1223

Not sufficient individuals know this…. It’s necessary tho. Just get your backbone tatted wherever BUT the epidural spot 😀

music/original-sound-7552947927723952909?refer=embed”>♬ authentic sound – KJ

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