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robbrown
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BEST ANSWER  chosen by asker   |  robbrown  |  April 12, 2009 11:06 PM
GO TO THE HOSPITAL

RIGHT NOW

GO TO THE HOSPITAL

Your parents will be much more upset if you're dead. This is very serious.

At the very least, you have an infection. At worst, this infection will quickly grow to sepsis. You can die from sepsis.

You can find more information about Sepsis here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septicemia

You need to be treated with antibiotics that are not available over the counter. Neosporin will help the pain, but *it will not solve the problem*. Also, the ER will likely clean your tattoo (wound) carefully and "dress" it with sterile bandages so that it won't cause any more damage. If blood poisoning or other risk is assessed, you will be placed on an I.V. to quickly get the antibiotics into your system.

In short, this is a VERY serious thing. Stop reading right now and go to the hospital. I'm not kidding and I don't say this lightly. Go right now.

If you're worried about your parents, don't tell them. Just leave. Call a cab - don't ride your bike. You don't want blood flowing too quickly. Go to the hospital and call them from there if you want to.

You should really tell your parents what's up - they won't be nearly as mad as you think. Just say "Yeah, I'm dumb - I messed up - please help me".

However, if your mom or dad is going to hit you... I get that and I'm sorry about that... So, If you can't tell them, call an ambulance. You really need to get checked out.

If none of these ideas on how to get to the hospital work for you... e-mail rob.brown00323@gmail.com (remove all of the numbers) and I will help you.
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I have advanced first aid training, a good amount of experience and certifications including I.T.L.S.
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Thank you. I told my parents because the possibility of dying kinda destroyed all worries. and no..my parents don't hit me..I just get yelled at by my dad for no reason what-so-ever. I suppose that counts under verbal abuse..I do not know..But anyway.. My mom put antibiotic creme on my wound for now..[its a official wound because I did something more stupid last night and used sand paper to destroy almost all of the ink.] And they are probably going to take me to the hospital tomorrow or the next day if I don't get any better[probably bad idea].

Thank you for your answer and thanks for caring

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princessof...
princessofheartbreak  |  April 13, 2009 10:01 PM
i think id rather die..
robbrown
robbrown  |  April 14, 2009 01:34 AM
If you don't think that there is anyone to talk to, don't hesitate to reach out. Get some help.

Everyone needs help from time to time.

Give this number a call. They can help there. They talk with people who have similar problems all the time and help them:

It's toll free:
1-800-448-4663
smokenherb
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smokenherb  |  April 12, 2009 06:58 PM
There's really nothing you can do about the pain but keep using Neosporin on it and make sure its the triple antibiotic ointment if not get some asap and it should heal in no time.

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princessof...
princessofheartbreak  |  April 12, 2009 07:04 PM
ive heard neosporn is bad for the tattoo tho..ppl on yahoo answers have been bitching at me -cries-
jeffhoard
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jeffhoard  |  April 12, 2009 07:02 PM
oooooo I really wish I knew what to tell you, but it sounds like you might need an actual doctor to look at it, it might be a risk not to, it could certainly be infected.
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morriss003
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morriss003  |  April 12, 2009 07:33 PM
Can you give us a location? City? Not asking for anything more revealing. If I knew where you were, I would try to locate the nearest free clinic where you could be checked.
In some situations hydrogen peroxide will be better that neo. I am not a doctor though.

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princessof...
princessofheartbreak  |  April 12, 2009 07:41 PM
Ive been using hydrogen peroxide too...And i cant give a location..cuz im not going to a clinic..besides the fact i cannot drive..that would allow my parents to know what i did
morriss003
morriss003  |  April 12, 2009 07:56 PM
Can you see a school nurse? Confidentially? Also, please remember that getting yelled at by your parents is depressing but it is not the end of the world. Plus it is good practice for when you need to yell at your daughter. You will learn to judge just how much to yell and how much to hug.
bbrookin
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bbrookin  |  April 12, 2009 07:41 PM
First, remember no one here is a medical doctor unless we say we are up front. You may have to see a real doctor.
Signs of infection are swelling, tenderness, redness, pain, and heat in the area. Since tattoos pierce the skin, there may be discharge (blood or pus) as well. If there is an infection, it might cause fever, at which point please see the doctor.
And sweetie, if giving yourself a tattoo is the dumbest thing you ever do in your life, you're golden. Yeah, your parents always seem to be yelling at you - but they don't hate you. I just "met" you, and I don't hate you. I think you've done a kind of ordinary thing for your age, and suffering the consequences (which is no fun). The other people here that answered your question don't hate you - they answered, so I'd say they care.
Don't risk your health - go to a medical doctor if you feel feverish or any of the above signs are present. Tell us how it turns out...I can learn from your experience!
Good luck!
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princessof...
princessofheartbreak  |  April 12, 2009 07:46 PM
my parents DO hate me...at least my dad...and yeh i probably have a fever right now or the room is suddenly hot....and the tattoo has a burning painful feeling...
bbrookin
bbrookin  |  April 12, 2009 08:22 PM
If you have a temperature - got a thermometer anywhere? - then consider telling your mom. The school nurse idea above was good, too. Don't fool with infections, please. They are so easily cured early and such a problem later.
Virtual hugs to you, kid!
terbie
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terbie  |  April 12, 2009 09:20 PM
I'm no doctor, but it sounds like you have signs that point to something serious like an infection or an allergic reaction.

It sounds like to me that you are saying that you are more scared of your parents than having a serious infection. Are they abusive? If that's the case, find a family friend to help get you to a doctor so your parents don't know. Then, you need to worry about telling someone about how bad your life at home really is. You shouldn't have to deal with something like that on your own.

If your parents aren't abusive, then just tell them. Yeah, you'll get yelled at and probably grounded forever, but trust me they (and you) will be much happier than if you let it go so long that you have serious medical complications. Also, tell your parents why you felt compelled to give yourself a tat in the first place. It's your parents job to worry about you, so just let them do their job.

This seems like a huge deal now, but honestly you'll look back at this in ten years and laugh at yourself.

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emailuser4...
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emailuser42  |  April 13, 2009 02:35 AM
Just read robbrowns answer, I am not qualified I just look for research like anyone on the web can, I believe he is qualified, I think that he has the best answer.

MOST RELEVANT ANSWER:
Tattoo Problems Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers
http://www.svcmc.org/14000.cfm
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TEEN HELP-LINES: National and international help is a phone call away
http://www.teencentral.net/Help/teenhelp.php

Tattoos (7 pages) Nemours Foundation
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/skin_stuff/safe_tattooing.html

Tattoos: What are the Risks? Nemours Foundation
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/skin_stuff/safe_tattooing.html#a_What_Are_the_Risks_

Tattoos, Body Piercings, and Other Skin Adornments
http://www.aad.org/public/publications/pamphlets/cosmetic_tattoos.html

Do's and don'ts when considering tattoos or piercings American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
http://www.asds.net/DosAndDontsConsideringTattoosPiercings.aspx

Tattoos: Risks and precautions to know first
By Mayo Clinic staff
http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/tattoos-and-piercings/MC00020/METHOD=print

RESEARCH LINKS ON PIERCING AND TATTOOS MedlinePlus U.S. National Library of Medicine, NIH
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/piercingandtattoos.html

Non- professional article: Ink Wiki Article See especially Health Aspect
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ink

Non-professional article: Tattoo ink Wiki Article
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tattoo_ink

By the way you might also like this article - they say that this teen health site is the most consulted in the world so you may find other answers there also.
Why do I fight with my parents so much?
http://kidshealth.org/teen/question/emotions/fight.html

PROFESSIONAL (Doctors use this site) RESEARCH ABSTRACTS FROM http://www.pubmed.com (you may find other topics of interest here also
also in the margin click on consumer health for more general articles)
J Adolesc Health. 2008 Sep;43(3):217-25. Epub 2008 May 12.
Infective endocarditis after body art: a review of the literature and concerns.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18710675?ordinalpos=8&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum

Adolesc Med Clin. 2006 Oct;17(3):505-19; abstract ix.
Body art: piercing, tattooing, and scarification.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17030277?ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_Discovery_RA&linkpos=5&log$=relatedreviews&logdbfrom=pubmed

Antoszewski B, Sitek A, Jedrzejczak M, Kasielska A, Kruk-Jeromin J.
Plastic Surgery Clinic, University Hospital No 1, Kopcińskiego 22, 90-153 Lodz. klinchirplast@toya.net.pl
"The trend to ornamenting the human body by piercings and tattoos which is observed all over the world is becoming more and more popular. The aim of this research was to compare the frequency of complications occurring after piercing and tattooing and to analyze the conditions under which the procedures were performed.The research was based on the results of questionnaire studies performed in a group of 824 people (57.8% women and 42.2% men) aged 14-52. The data were compared by the fraction difference statistic test. The procedure was performed in professional establishments for 93.1% of people with piercings and 78.8% with tattoos. The difference between these fractions is statistically significant (p < 0.05). Complications were noted in 45.6% of people with piercings and 31.25% with tattoos. This difference is also statistically significant (p < 0.05). The people questioned with piercings noted mainly local infections, bleeding and tissue tearing, while subjects with tattoos mentioned pruritus and/or bleeding. We conclude that body piercing is connected with a higher risk of more serious complications than tattooing. There is a social awareness of this so piercing procedures are more often done in professional establishments."
PMID: 17101481
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17101481?ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_Discovery_RA&linkpos=3&log$=relatedarticles&logdbfrom=pubmed

Brown KM, Perlmutter P, McDermott RJ.
Dept. of Community and Family Health, Florida Prevention Research Center, University of South Florida, College of Public Health, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612-3805, USA. kmbrown@hsc.usf.edu
"Though tattooing has been practiced by various cultures for centuries, this art form has undergone dramatic changes the past few decades. Today, tattoos appeal to diverse populations and mainstream culture. The proliferation of tattooing prompted increased concern for safety and awareness of hazardous conditions. Transmission of infectious diseases, such as hepatitis B and C, and theoretically, HIV, can occur when proper sterilization and safety procedures are not followed. While there are many populations at risk, a critical at-risk group is adolescents. Tattooing among adolescents is a risk-taking behavior that warrants the attention of health education in assisting adolescents in becoming informed decision-makers. Teaching and advocacy strategies are suggested, and roles for school health personnel are presented."
PMID: 11126997
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11126997?ordinalpos=6&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum

Nishioka Sde A, Gyorkos TW.
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
"BACKGROUND: Several infectious diseases have been found to be associated with tattooing, including some transfusion-transmitted diseases (TTDs). Information on tattooing has been included in screening interviews of prospective blood donors and may be a reason for deferral. METHODS: Review of articles identified through Medline (and other computerized data bases) using medical subject heading (MeSH) terms and textwords for "tattooing," "transfusion", "hepatitis", "human immunodeficiency virus", "acquired immunodeficiency syndrome", "syphilis", "Chagas disease", "infection", "risk factors", and their combinations. RESULTS: There is strong evidence for the transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, and syphilis by tattooing. Tattooing may also transmit the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), although convincing evidence is still lacking. There is little or no evidence that other TTDs can be transmitted by tattooing. Epidemiologic studies to date have shown a large variation in odds ratio estimates of the association between tattooing and HBV, HCV, and HIV infections. CONCLUSION: Further studies are required to clarify the risk of tattoos in transmitting infectious diseases through blood transfusions. A reassessment of tattoos as a screening criterion among blood donors is justified."
PMID: 11285156
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11285156?ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_Discovery_RA&linkpos=4&log$=relatedreviews&logdbfrom=pubmed
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emailuser4...
emailuser42  |  April 13, 2009 03:07 AM
p.s. Read robbrown's answer first
irishsteph...
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irishstephen1974  |  April 13, 2009 09:24 PM
Bro, I understand what you're going thru and in all seriousness, you REALLY need to go see the doc - at the very least, go see the school nurse. I've seen some pretty ugly tattoo infections and allergic reactions, and trust me - you don't want to know what happens if it gets REALLY bad. From what you've described it sounds pretty infected.

It's critical you get help on this. Can you maybe go see a dermatologist? Tell your folks you want some acne help or something... While you're in there, just show the doc what's up.

We're all pulling for you man, so seriously. Seek help. Skin infections are no joke.
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brianmayer
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brianmayer  |  April 24, 2009 11:59 PM
I have given myself a few homemade tattoos I never got an infection but I know many people that have. My parents know of what im doing. But they dont care as long as im not giving to other people. But it sounds like you could have a pretty bad infection the worst mine ever did was my muscles were alittle twitchy for a week or so around that tat. But I recomend going to the doctor right away.
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lukebruh
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lukebruh  |  May 09, 2009 06:37 AM
omg im so scared i did the same thing yesterday and im s--tting myself
can somone help me cuz im really scared and i dont know wat to do its not hurting unless i push on it i only did a small one about 3cm in length anf about 1.5 cm in high its slightly red around were the pin went in so im not sure if i am sick .i dont feel any different but somtimes it um kinda throbs i guess so can somone please rply to me at:

sk84life-ordietryn@hotmail.com

please help i dont want to die!!
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