I already got part of my 'celebration' done last Friday - I got my ears pierced again.
Now I have been very diligent with my cleaning protocol with the earrings and what not... But the one in my right ear has become infected. (Because, really, why wouldn't it?).
With my track record it shouldn't really be a surprise... But it still sucks.
So before it swells to the point where I may have to remove the earring entirely and let the right one grow back in, I am doing whatever it takes to clear up the infection. I have cleaned it over and over. Then I removed the earring to clear away any debris. Then i soaked my ear in salt water to try and draw the infection out. After leaving it for a while, it felt hot still so I went to check and it had still gotten worse.
So I am making one last-ditch effort before bed.
I dipped the earring itself in salt water and then put it back in my ear.
It may not sound like it hurt, but it hurt. Well... More stung. Now I am icing it to try and bring the swelling down. If it's worse in the morning then I guess just my left ear will have the three holes.
Salt on a wound.
More like salt in a wound.
Here's hoping it works. :)