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Deep bone burning and stinging pain that woke me up shoots throughout my whole arm.i did get arm tattoo last night.what can this be? severe pain.

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Dr. Kathryn Peper answered

This could be a : Reaction to the tattoo. Some people develop an allergy to the tattoo with pain, swelling and a rash developing in the area of the tattoo. If this happens or the pain continues, you should see a doctor for treatment because sometimes these symptoms can become serious.

Answered 3/16/2014

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A member asked:

Deep bone burning and stinging pain that woke me up shoots throughout my whole arm.i did get arm tattoo last night.what can this be? severe pain.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathryn Peper answered

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