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Old Tattoo pain??

I got a tattoo last august (11 months ago) and since this February I’ve been experiencing a burning sensation and radiating shooting pain like nerve pain. I went to the hospital they did full MRI no pinched nerves or evidence of demyelinating disease..Please I need help it is taking over my shoulder my whole arm numbness tingling. Is my tattoo irritating my nerves it is a bit raised and scarred as well. I need answers PLEASE
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It's possible that you are having an allergic reaction to the dye used.  There are a few other possibilities of the cause, so it's important to see a dermatologist to get them to take a look at the area in person.  
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