tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post2163207591528608806..comments2024-03-22T13:46:31.211-04:00Comments on Getting Closer To Myself: Chronic Illness Is A Marathon, Not A SprintLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13910940045470516414noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-16378628274707124022010-03-06T21:12:03.391-05:002010-03-06T21:12:03.391-05:00i also have lupus and have 19 tattoos the last 2 t...i also have lupus and have 19 tattoos the last 2 that i have gotten the next day i was sick and it lasted for about a week. i think it just depleted my strength or at least what i had left and it was harder for me to recover. dont get me wrong i will get more i love my tats. just make sure you eat and drink well before and after.crishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16558669836489319027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-90069680817098270312009-12-29T12:33:05.526-05:002009-12-29T12:33:05.526-05:00i have eight tattoos, eight piercings and an autoi...i have eight tattoos, eight piercings and an autoimmune disease. for myself, i haven't seen any correlation with increased symptoms after any tattoo or piercing that i've had. i make sure to stay hydrated before, during and after. i take my vitamins to fend off the anemia and boost my immune system. my suggestion is to not get one done when you are having a major flare, wait until you think your body can handle the possibility of fighting off a minor infection (which is always a possibility with a new tattoo). beyond that, i say go for it! i love the analogy of the marathon. but for me, it feels like i am running from something, it is always right behind me trying to trip me up. it seems i am constantly getting sick no matter how hard i try.<br /><br />good luck and let me know if you want any tattoo planning advice!<br /><br />-jenn pjenn p.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02313062323094226765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-15068983575895981102009-12-16T13:29:17.091-05:002009-12-16T13:29:17.091-05:00very well said! hugsvery well said! hugsAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671746814591549114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-50136784812332507642009-12-10T15:39:30.909-05:002009-12-10T15:39:30.909-05:00Hello there. I've enjoyed reading your blog. ...Hello there. I've enjoyed reading your blog. You are a very talented writer. I'm so sorry that you have Lupus. I do too. <br /><br />I wanted to throw a little word of caution out there- some autoimmune diseases can sometimes get worse or appear after a person gets a tattoo. Just a thought- maybe research that a bit before you take the plunge. <br /><br />Peace and wellness to you.Glennennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-71864980776758270802009-12-07T14:09:31.394-05:002009-12-07T14:09:31.394-05:00Pacing myself is so hard for me! But it's grea...Pacing myself is so hard for me! But it's great advice! Thanks.Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614957127548059830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-41821008564227247252009-12-02T23:32:16.635-05:002009-12-02T23:32:16.635-05:00I also like the "always wear comfortable shoe...I also like the "always wear comfortable shoes" quote. It sounds like something from a Douglas Adams Novel. What tattoo are you thinking of getting?Jeremy Wertheimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10403971985255734462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5532388825298713035.post-20129842450076218262009-12-02T12:52:29.278-05:002009-12-02T12:52:29.278-05:00I love this quote: "And some of the advice fo...I love this quote: "And some of the advice for marathon runners is fitting for “sick” people, too: get plenty of rest, drink plenty of water, practice self-care, and always wear comfortable shoes."<br /><br />Great stuff! Thanks!<br /><br />And jury's still out on my tattoo, too. Maybe it's because I have so much unchosen pain from the lupus and the fibro that I just can't stand to volunteer for added pain.Mary Ann Abnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11439915289988347043noreply@blogger.com