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Tattoo whilst taking blood thinners

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Tattoo whilst on blood thinners. Yes I had a tattoo on my foot whilst taking Apixaban, and i didnt bleed or have any problems.

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Surprised that the tattooist was happy to do so.

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did you have to get a letter from a Dr to say it was ok?

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No I didn't I just took extra precautions to avoid infection, and looked out for bleeding and bruising, I was lucky I had none

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