 [ Symptoms ] how can i thicken my blood  i take ibuprofen regularly for headaches im tryin to finish a back tattoo and am bleeding too much to have it done if the ibuprofen is the issue how long do i have to be off it  or is there something i can take to counteract the blood thinning qualities of the ibuprofen [ Disease ] no if you are having bleeding issues it would be best to consult your medical provider and have a few blood tests first there is really no way to thicken your blood