Hogrider 1,631 Posted March 18, 2017 On March 17, 2017 at 0:20 AM, Elcirigano said: No meds. It's supposed to hurt. It's a goddamn tattoo. I came to tattoos late in life, but I am definitely of the opinion that you should earn them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colored Guy 351 Posted April 2, 2017 I had some work done Friday night. I was at the shop earlier, a friend of mine was getting a tattoo. I had planned on going home first, but would up going to dinner with my friend, plus it was raining hard. I had one pain pill with me, 2 would have been nice. So I took the 1 and it was good enough. I sat for 2.5 hours having a hanya started. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echo1206 0 Posted September 3, 2019 As a chronic pain sufferer,i take Percocet regularly. (prescription,not off the street!) I have taken that and used a prescription lidocaine cream before tats and in my experience it definitely tones down the sensation. Personally, I would do it again. Didn't need to take any breaks. I don't find them all that painful to begin with,I live in far worse discomfort daily. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooedchk! 6 Posted December 13, 2019 I like the antihistamine/benzo/muscle relaxer idea. I was sober for mine and it sucked, but it is what it is. Ya just get through it. I did silently cry through the armpit shading though. 😭 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelandmeghammons 1 Posted December 20, 2019 I have personal experience with using pain killers, and can tell you like mentioned previously , it effects your bloodstream and is not good for use during a tattoo session. I say if your going to get the tattoo, suck it up and do it natural, if possible take a nap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dee442 0 Posted December 21, 2020 I drink a pint of whiskey and smoke weed before/during the tattoo it helps alot lol cocaine makes it alot worst though. I was awake for like 2 days high af on Coke we started my chest at 2 am and holy F*** it felt like someone was cutting me slowly with a razor blade Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 2,431 Posted December 21, 2020 I always go 100% sober, I bring water/candy/a banana 1 Hogrider reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SStu 2,254 Posted December 21, 2020 Yeah, being "impared" might work for specific personalities, but a fair number of drunks lose the ability to make wise decisions or control their physical body (including their mouth). Same for being f*cked up. I've never known a tattooist who wants someone like that in their chair. Many simply won't tolerate it. 2 pidjones and Hogrider reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen Rocks 40 Posted December 21, 2020 Yeah, to my understanding, most places won't tolerate it. At least reputable places. Personally, I couldn't imagine getting work done while intoxicated. It's too risky. 2 pidjones and Hogrider reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hogrider 1,631 Posted December 22, 2020 I know it's just part of being a cranky old man, but I think you should earn your tattoos. I once had to pay for a session I couldn't finish, but I wouldn't use the numbing cream. It's worth it to me. 2 SStu and Queen Rocks reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyLuck 4 Posted December 27, 2020 The only thing we will allow in our shop is ibuprofin or tylenol. If you come in inebriated, you will be asked to leave. Zero tolerance for it in our spot. People made stupid decisions sober, much less while f**ked up, also they tend to get super mouthy, wont sit still, bleed out quicker/more, and generally get on your nerves... 4 SStu, pidjones, Dan and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites