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    nini89 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 31, 2010, 08:45 PM
    Ear cartilage piercing swelling
    I recently got my cartilage pierced. One day, it was normal and the next I couldn't move the earring back and forth to clean it. What does this mean?
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    Apr 1, 2010, 07:32 AM

    Possibly infection. Is the earring that you have in "surgical stainless steel"?

    And did you get the piercing done by a professional/reputable person?
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    Apr 1, 2010, 04:22 PM
    I got it done at claires. I've got a white gold earring in it right now..
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    Apr 2, 2010, 07:16 AM

    Remove the earring, clean the hole area well, sterilize the earring and put it back in. See how things go for the next couple days.
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    Feb 16, 2011, 06:30 AM
    I have the same problem. And there's no way I can remove it and put it back in. Way too painful. Any other suggestions? My boyfriend says I should just take it out for good @ this point.
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    Feb 29, 2012, 05:08 AM
    Its infected.. I work at the 'tattoo and piecing' shop.. in hobart
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