having a problem with one ear!

[jeepchick]

I am having a problem with one of my ears.I had my ears pierced long time ago and I just decided to stretch.I got them done at a 14g about 3 months ago and I have stretched once and that one ear is still kinda crusty...It doesn't hurt but when I wash it with salt water it still burns a little.I was wondering if this is normal and should I wait to stretch?

[WindowLicker]

What are you trying to stretch to? I've never heard of someone having crusty stuff on their plugs after being pierced for 3 months.

[jeepchick]

I am going to a10g and want to be a 6g at the end.It is not always like that but it is not healing the way the other side did!It feels like there is something hard in the hole.Not a knot but maybe a scab?I have no idea what the heck is taking it so long to heal properly.I am doing everything right...I guess it is just being stubborn!

[joexxx]

So your trying to stretch to a 10g? What happened to the 12g?
Maybe they are getting irritated while your sleeping, causing the crust to form. Usually 3 months would be enough time. Give it some more time, in the mean time put some stainless steel plugs in if you already don't.

[jeepchick]

When I had them punched to a 14g in the beginning the left one took forever to heel.I stretched to a 12g and it was fine.For several days the left one was a little sore but it just feels like it has a scab or something that runs through the hole.It is weird....I have not had one problem with the right ear.

[corazon_de_oro]

You started stretching too early. Well, too early for that ear anyway... you should wait AT LEAST four months after being pierced to start stretching; six months or more is better. And if they're still crusty, they're definitely not ready to be stretched.

Anyway, I'd downsize to 14G again, give your ears a break for a couple of months, and try again one size at a time. I know waiting sucks but your ears will thank you!

[loiselisabeth]

I read that everywhere on the internet, you should wait for about 6-12 months to start stretching your ears C:
I had mine being pierced for 6 years. Never had any problems with my ear.

[Deano]

I've had mine pierced for about 7 and a half months and still haven't started stretching. I have all the stuff to get from 8 to 0, but each time I try, there is more pain than I am comfortable with. I was pierced at 8g, though, so that may have something to do with it. So, yes, most likely, you started stretching too soon.

[jeepchick]

I waited 3 months to stretch for the first time and both ears were healed.I had my ears pierced for 15 years before I had them punched out at a 14g.I will wait for a while until it is totally healed..Thanks guys!!!