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Multiple sclerosis tattoos. Please drop round to our blog and share your MS related tattoo.


Multiple Sclerosis Tattoo from Stacey

Multiple Sclerosis Tattoo from Stacey

When I started working in healthcare one thing I had no idea about was how many people in the MS community tattoos had related to multiple sclerosis.

But the arrival of social media soon relieved me of my ignorance.   Indeed in the various multiple sclerosis groups I have worked on it is pretty common for people to want to share their MS body art.  Have a look at https://www.facebook.com/MultipleSclerosisTalk to see what I mean.

Medical and healthcare related tattoo seem to be popular for two reasons.  For people with diabetes it is a great tool to let ambulance people, nurses and doctors know about their condition in case of diabetes related coma or a car accident.

Within the multiple sclerosis community on the other hand tattoo are used as a brilliant way of increasing awareness of MS and, in some cases, for showing support for a loved one.

PatientTalk.Org thought it would be a good idea to provide a blog post where our readers could share their MS tattoos

So please feel free to post a picture of your multiple sclerosis tattoos in the comments section of this blog.   If this proves a problem you can email your picture to us at info@patienttalk.org  and we will post them on your behalf.

Thanks very much in advance.


95 thoughts on “Multiple sclerosis tattoos. Please drop round to our blog and share your MS related tattoo.”

  2. Can I get a donation for a MS tattoo? I was diagnosed 8/1/03. Eighteen months later my beautiful 18 yr old daughter died without warning. I have an angel tattoo for her. Please help me, it would mean so much!  meemawnancy@yahoo.com  Thank you for reading.

  23. Everyday I’m reminded of the fight I’ve gone through and the fight I still have coming. Reminds me to think of the positive when things can be so negative at times. Some days are better than others, but there is always something to be learned. That no matter how much you have to fight, and how painful that fight is, you always come out stronger mentally, physically, and emotionally. I will not let this disease will not beat me.

  42. I had my best friend custom design this to represent the central nervous system as well as the Orange ribbon. The butterfly body is our spine and his wings is our orange ribbon.

  44. My boyfriend got the tattoo for me but I wish I was able to get one but my skin is so sensitive to everything that I can’t, it sucks…

  49. I decided to get my tattoo on my left forearm.  My left side suffers the worst symptoms from my MS.  I have really been in a slump lately, and just tired of all the “can’ts”.  When I feel like giving up, I just look at my forearm and remember to fight like a bulldog, never giving up, fighting until the end.  The bulldog in the picture is actually my bulldog, just made to look a little meaner.  My wife is by my side all the time, never complaining of having to help so much.  She is my inspiration to get up and make it through the day.  Not pictured, on the left side of the bulldog, are the words Love and Courage, and the right side is Faith and Hope!

  50. I got my tattoo to symbolize that we all can soar above our disease. We have to be stronger mentally to deal with our ailments and our bodies shutting down on us. On July 5th it will be 10 years since I was diagnosed. My children and family keep me going.

  51. MindyCRymers  I  love this.  I was trying to find a way of combining my love of tigers and the strength they represent with the ribbon and this is a great way to do it.

  52. My simple, but powerful reminder of MS- The only problem I have is that most people that know me, know me by my maiden name which is S. so people think it is just my initials- I have to explain what it is almost every time, but it helps get the word out.

  54. Oh I took tysabri last year but I only did it from January To December I actually really liked it. My nurse was great when I was there.
    My doctor felt that it was not working for me, I had no changes and no improvement so he thought I should try something else new.
    I hope the Tecfidera works cause there is not a lot of medication left.

  56. axertme
    Tysabri is a 2 hr infusion I have todo once a month it’s a type of chemo. It wipes everything out of your system, but I’m one of the lucky ones that suffers that nasty side effect of the worst migraine you imagine . My Nero prepares me with meds I sleep all day infusion day then you have a headache, bodyache and weakness for 2 more days.

  57. axertme I’m on the 2hr infusion Tysabi, I was on Copaxone but my body got immune to it. This is my 4th year on Tysabri

  60. I feel the same way that you are feeling …
    I was 19 years old when my symptoms started I am 38 now.
    I hate people looking at me when I am in public, I try to walk like everyone else but I just don’t think I am doing a very good job.
    I have tried almost every medication on the market I have just started taking Tecfidera pill, it sure is a thousand times better than a shot.
    What kind of medication are you currently taking?

  61. axertme I feel the same way, I have just started to have to use my crutch not very sexy lol.  I hate it, I hate people looking at me because I walk funny but what are you going to do. I’m 16 years into this.  The worst part is feeling like I have to explain “why” I’m on a crutch but I going to have to start using both because the left side is getting sore try to take care of the right. My eyes sight is getting worse, the pain is the worse now and darn I just turn 48.  Had to stop working in Nov of 13 after working 80+ hrs  for years. waiting to start PT but under doctor care have to do another MRI progressing this year – I’m Secondary now Ugh but my Nero can’t tell if it’s a pinched nerve in my lower back or the coating is gone on the bottom part of the spinal cord.  Were normal we just have to make are Iron legs look sexy when we walk LMBO.

  64. I was diagnosed in September of 1998 , I had my first son in 1994 so he was about 2 or so when I had my first attack but I was not told at that time that it was Ms. I have had Ms longer than 16 years might be 18 years which is so Sad to me that I have had it that long. I hate it… I wish I was normal again and just walk like is used to………..
    I just can’t now I have to use a stupid cane and I stubble cause my left leg is weak so it makes my foot harder to lift. Sorry for my long story .

  66. I am looking for an inspirational design that represents my battle with MS. A lot of these are really nice. Thanks for sharing.

  68. I got this MS tattoo for myself & others whom have MS.  I am hoping for a cure sooooon!!!!  I love it sooo much.  It’s my favorite tattoo.  My family & friends have also gotten MS tattoos to support all of us MS’ers out there!!  #CUREMS

  73. axertme I LOVE IT ! you have an awesome boyfriend who loves enough to stand beside you and support you through this battle plus wear our colors.  It’s an amazing tat your love for each other and his support will help you keep up the fight.  Stay strong and Never give Up.  Diana

  74. I have had Ms for almost 16 years and I met my boyfriend that same day and we are still together today. He went and had this tattoo put on his leg to support me.
    He has supported me through this since day one and he helps me when I need it and there for me at my worst.

  77. patienttalk That is so beautiful and such a loving thing for your son to do for you. I too love sunflowers and for your son to represent them as your family is Awesome. My son put my name on his leg followed by the ribbon. You have a great support team, his tattoo is AWESOME and he shows he loves you a lot.  Diana

  78. Wulfgar74 What a beautiful and honor to have such a wonderful and loving wife to wear our Ribbon with Pride. Her tattoo is amazing, I love it! But it also shows how much she loves you 🙂 Thank you for sharing my MS brother and remember don’t EVER GIVE UP !

  80. rocketcitytattoo AWESOME! you are very talented friend, you are blessed to have gift like that. We wear are ribbons of honor with pride and I’m amazed you can still keep a steady hand my right hand shakes to much.  Thank your wife for me too for wearing our colors.

  81. I have MS and used to be a tattoo artist and own a shop called Rocket City Tattoo. I did this tattoo on my wife. It was her tattoo for me. She also has a dragonfly made of breast cancer ribbons that I did when we met.

  82. overdo08 Very nice 🙂  I want to get mine recolored it’s faded thru the years.  Who ever did your tat did a GREAT Job.

  84. sjacosta05 DianaDunningTaylor that’s what has kept me fighting for so long too. I have the most amazing family my son got a tattoo also and my daughter helps me through the bad days.  I have had “her” for 16yrs and just applied for disability in Nov after working 2 jobs for over 20 some years. Your mind set is the biggest part of fighting MS but please start a treatment. I’m still walking but I have to use a crutches UGH, can’t wear heels anymore that makes me mad lol 😉 but I’m still going to keep fighting. and in their sweetie were all in this fight together .  If you ever need to chat I’m here.

  94. Karen shares “Good Morning – Attached you will find my son’s tattoo. He surprised me with it and brought me to tears.  The orange heart is for MS awareness and three sunflowers (my favorite) are to signify my husband and two sons always behind me and supporting me. It took my breath away for him to be so unselfish and loving. Thanks for providing the opportunity to share.

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