Ear Piercing on Remicade

[Maya142]

My daughter is 16 and really really wants to get her ears pierced. She's on Remicade though and I'm not sure if it's ok. I will, of course, check with her GI but I was wondering if anyone had experience with piercings and Remicade?
Do they take longer to heal? Get infected?
Thanks!

 

[crohnsinct]

My daughter is on Remicade but hasn't had any piercings. We have had to ask about a lot....dental work being one of the things...her doc says just schedule two weeks after infusion. I wouldn't think piercing would be any more dangerous but would make triple quadruple sure that place is reputable and sterile and that DD takes fastidious care of the piercings. I am just a mom though so yeah better to check with GI.

 

[AKCrohns]

After I had been on Remicade & Aza for about 6 months, I got a cartilage piercing from a very reputable piercing & tattoo place. They used all sterile equipment and I was very careful to clean it frequently according to their instructions. I didn't have any problems that I know of (it was sore for quite awhile but that seems to be a normal experience) and even when it did become irritated & infected 6 months later, it cleared up after I started soaking it again. I was even able to leave it in for my next scope but had to remove it for actual surgery with no complications. Hope this helps!

 

[jlm]

I've had two lip piercings and two fairly large tattoos while on remicade for years. Just follow the instructions and clean it properly and make sure you do yourresearchand go to a very reputable location. I didn't have any problems at all.

 

[DustyKat]

Sarah isn't on Remicade but rather Imuran and is in remission. She has had piercings and tattoos and has had no issues.

Dusty.