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7 months and still sore

pilotpit
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Posted on June 23, 2008, 1:04 pm

My wife had a VCH piercing done December 15. To this day, she says it still has a small area that occasionally gets sore- to the point where she says " Ouch" . It's my understanding that the VCH is a relativly quick healer, But I've also read that healing can regress. No redness or swelling, just a painfull spot to one side between the balls. She even tried switching to I.S. Titanium but no real difference.I'm wondering if this something she could be concerned about, or if it's just a matter of time sort of thing.
Any advise would be great...Feelin' kinda bad as it was my idea.

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Posted on June 23, 2008, 2:04 pm

Well it's nice you're trying to help her out then.

What jewellery does she have, curved bar? Circular bar?

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pilotpit
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Posted on June 23, 2008, 2:17 pm

She started with a SS 12 gauge 1/2" straight barbell with 1/4" balls, then tried a Industrial Strength Titanium with 5/32" balls to see if the alloy was the issue. No real change but the smaller 5/32'' balls almost fell into the piercing after a few weeks. So she's back to the 1/4's. When the jewelry is removed the interrior of the piercing looks a little wet. For the most part she's really pleased with it, but sometimes it gets a litle cranky.
Thanks-

Cloud
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Posted on June 23, 2008, 3:03 pm

is she soaking it when it gets sore? does she use lubrication? (both recommended)

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pilotpit
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Posted on June 23, 2008, 3:15 pm

Never soaked it, was advised against it by the studio while healing. Are you referring to Sea Salt? Often uses H2 Ocean during the day when sore, and Aveno wash in the shower every day. Tight fiting clothes are not a factor. Yes- on the lube. Thanks

Kat Attack
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Posted on June 23, 2008, 3:45 pm

I always thought straight barbells shouldn't be worn in VCH?

Thought it was curved jewellery only? Could be wrong though.

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Posted on June 23, 2008, 3:49 pm

Is it a pinchy hurt, or like an achey hurt?

If it's pinchy, she may want to try stretching to 10g, that could help relieve it.

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pilotpit
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Posted on June 23, 2008, 4:03 pm

I don't know about the Straight VS. Curved bar thing. She asked, and advised against it - atleast for now.

Okay- Just got confirmation that it's a "Pinchy" type hurt.

Sounds like a one on one consult with the Piercer is on order. Thought there might be a Magic answer, but that would be way too easy. Thanks for all the Beta !

pilotpit
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Posted on June 23, 2008, 4:03 pm

I don't know about the Straight VS. Curved bar thing. She asked, and advised against it - atleast for now.

Okay- Just got confirmation that it's a "Pinchy" type hurt.

Sounds like a one on one consult with the Piercer is on order. Thought there might be a Magic answer, but that would be way too easy. Thanks for all the Beta !

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Posted on June 23, 2008, 9:58 pm

The recommended jewelry for a vert hood is either a curved barbell or a cbr. Heather Angel of Rings of Desire fame always used a curved barbell.

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Cloud
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Posted on June 24, 2008, 8:02 am

"advised against soaking" but here--use this magic spray on potion. Oy! IMO, this is bad advice. Try warm sea salt soaks. please.

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pilotpit
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Posted on June 24, 2008, 11:54 am

Sorry Cloud, Wasn't exactly clear about "advising against it" It was a proposed option, but I think it was more about convienience for that area.

I copied the instructions on soaking that area from the Healing section of Tribaletic, and will Give it a go tonight.

Any thoughts on the Straight vs. curved or stepping up to 10g?

Thanks alot for all the advice.

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Posted on June 24, 2008, 9:29 pm

Pinchy always means the jewlery is too thin of a gauge in my personal experience. Stretching up to a 10g might be better, and I would give the curved a shot. I have learned that if one thing isn't comfy to try something else...because it very well may be.

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