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Stretching while sick = big no no

Last post 10-09-2008 8:17 PM by mandy. 2 replies.
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  • 10-09-2008 6:19 PM

    Stretching while sick = big no no

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     Guh, I'm so mad at myself. I've never been someone to rush stretching but when I got my new 8g GG plugs I just couldn't resist. I've been sick for the last week or so and on Monday (while still sick) I stretched my lobes. I've been at a loose, stretchy 10g for about 6 months and instead of waiting an extra, oh i don't know, 6 days until I was well, I just stretched on up. Guess what? Lovely little tear in both lobes. Nothing huge, just a little dried up blood this morning on both plugs. Amazing what a difference a few little germs will make in your body. 

    Besides downsizing (I went down to an 11g roughly), leaving them alone, cleaning them in the shower and salene soaks, any advice? They're a bit hyper sensitive right now and a wee bit swollen. They were hot this morning when I woke up but that has since gone away. This is the first time I've had any problems while stretching. 

    Thanks for any advice and for reading my angry ramblings. 

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  • 10-09-2008 6:41 PM In reply to

    • pennywise
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    Re: Stretching while sick = big no no

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    Have you been taking any antibiotics or anything that might hinder the blood clotting/healing? Downsizing and leaving them alone/SSS is good for them, I think you should leave them alone for a long while before you can start back up...
    16g R&L lobes. 14g industrial on the right, 16g industrial on the left. second/third 16g lobes. small black aries symbol tattoo on right ankle.

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  • 10-09-2008 8:17 PM In reply to

    • mandy
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    Re: Stretching while sick = big no no

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    If you're not on anti-biotics (like is it just a cold or sinus issue, etc.) i'd suggest taking a daily multi-vitamin, try to eat as healthy as you can and get lots of rest... drink lots of water.
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    14 mm lobes (going bigger), 6ga. 2nd lobes, 14ga. clavicle surface piercings (retired after 2.5yrs), sakura scar project (1/2 done). g= grams, ga=gauge.
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