Health: Today, I have an infected piercing because I'm allergic to the...

By pierced - 01/05/2016 17:56 - United States - Marble Falls

Today, I have an infected piercing because I'm allergic to the metal. My ear is so swollen that I can't remove the jewelry. It won't get better until I'm able to remove the jewelry. FML

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Today, I was taking my earrings out and thought I had lost the back of one. Turns out my ear infection has caused the flesh of my ear to grow around and engulf the back of my earring and it is still stuck in there. FML

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By High school senior - 31/08/2017 23:15

Today, I spent the first day of my senior year in the ER because my new ear piercing got so infected that the doctors had to cut the earring out. FML

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Today, and for the past few days, I've become aware that it's absolutely the worst time ever to get an infection after getting my right ear pieced, and having to walk around with a big Band-aid on my earlobe. FML

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Today, I got a new piercing because I was trying to be spontaneous. Now, I realize its placement is off and I hate it. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/11/2012 00:30 - Croatia - Rijeka

Today, I have a tooth infection that's spread to my jaw and ear. It hurts so badly that I'm practically in tears. Today's also the day I found out I'm allergic to the medication I was prescribed. Everything hurts, I'm covered in hives, and I can't stop throwing up. FML

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Today, something blocked my ear. I couldn't get it out, so I went to Urgent Care so I didn't pop my eardrums. Turns out my allergies made my ears stop draining. After they rinsed my ears, I can now hear almost nothing. FML

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By wowawesome - 18/07/2019 16:00

Today, I got a second piercing in my ear. I needed help cleaning the back, so I asked my dad for help. I told him to careful, but right when I did, he tore the earring out with the cotton swab. Thanks, dad. FML

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By lectro - 23/11/2008 08:22 - France

Today, I swallowed the piercing that I had bought for my tongue yesterday. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/05/2014 06:08 - United States

Today, I had a spur of the moment idea to go have my nose pierced. The piercer made sure to tell me how easily the little stud could get caught or hung up. I spent all day stressing over it only to scratch my nose and rip it out. Now I have a $40 bleeding hole in my nose. FML

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By Username - 02/08/2011 14:52 - United States

Today, I got my eyebrow pierced. By a fish hook. FML

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Ashamed_Sister 60

Monday 2 May 2016 12:44

It sounds like you have to cut off your ear.

necklacethief 23

Monday 2 May 2016 12:46

See a doctor.

Comments

elliotfig 7

Monday 2 May 2016 17:11

Looks like you better man up and pull it out of your ear. Or, you know, see a doctor.

RabbitOfAurora 28

Monday 2 May 2016 17:21

This is unfortunate, but definitely a YDI from me. You should have put more research into what was going into your body. I recommend 'The Association Of Professional Piercers' to point you to reputable studios and what to look for regarding quality of body jewelry.

RabbitOfAurora 28

Tuesday 3 May 2016 4:51

I just also. I'm actually a body piercer myself. If you go to a doctor and they say remove it. Do that. We are piercers, not doctors. And while doctors aren't always right they do out rank us. There are many appropriate metals for piercing. Sterling silver and stainless steel are not it. So many people on this FML are giving poor advice. Don't listen to any of them. The APP have a facebook page. They are some of the most skilled piercers world wide. I urge you to go ask any questions there before following this lots advice.

dragoongirl90 34

Monday 2 May 2016 18:32

Any piercing shop will help you take it out.

amsterdamgirl 20

Monday 2 May 2016 19:43

go to the hospital or the the body modification shop. they'll help

Seageisengaged 6

Monday 2 May 2016 19:56

Either go to a doctor and have it removed or force it out of your ear. Geez. I'm really sorry. :(

Reaperbunni 4

Monday 2 May 2016 21:08

Ice it to hopefully reduce swelling as best you can. Then pretty much use pliers to get a grip of when end to prevent from turning while you attempt to remove it. Its gunna suck to remove but its better than letting your body reject it. Normally piercers use a special hypoallergenic plastic to prevent this and so worst case scenario you can cut it out. Surprised they didnt.

NeatNit 32

Monday 2 May 2016 21:09

Welp, that's what doctors and hospitals are for.

NovaBlue16 4

Monday 2 May 2016 22:17

It will eventually migrate out of your body I've had issues with piercings before so I know

kaylocca 20

Monday 2 May 2016 22:19

This happened to me they gave me a numbing shot in my ear and pulled it out. It involved a lot of blood and the needle was a little painful in my ear but everything healed fast after.

tomvertigo 17

Monday 2 May 2016 22:25

I sincerely hope you went and saw a doctor, first of all. Secondly this isn't all that uncommon and there are alternative metals in piercings/gauges/rings/plugs/studs for this reason! Good luck!