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I had a big tattoo done yesterday on most of my arm its swollen and my arm aches today what pain relief can i take that doesnt thin the blood?

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Dr. Christopher Marek answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Motrin: Ibuprofen should be fine. You may want to take 600mg at a time but no more than 2400mg in 24 hours.

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Answered 5/28/2016

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