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Hey everyone, I need some advice about my cartilage piercing.

Timeline:

• My cartilage piercing got infected a few weeks ago. It became swollen, red and raw.
• I went to urgent care and was prescribed Flucloxacillin for 5 days.
• I completed the full antibiotic course and it looked much better for around 1–2 weeks.
• It wasn’t painful, throbbing or hot anymore.

Today I noticed the jewelry felt stuck, so I twisted it to see if it would move. Right after twisting it, it started bleeding and now I have raw red tissue/crust around the piercing again.

Current situation:
• Raw blood/tissue appeared immediately after twisting
• It feels slightly warm to touch, but not extremely hot
• No throbbing pain
• No fever
• No thick yellow/green pus
• I’ve had a cold/sneezing for the past 2 days
• I also started my period today, so I’m not sure if that’s making me feel more sensitive/run down
• Using NeilMed saline and sterile gauze

Does this sound more like I tore healing tissue and re-irritated it, or could the infection be coming back? Also, should I leave the jewelry completely alone now or get it checked again?

Any advice appreciated 😭

Hi everyone,

Three of my cousins and I are planning a 5-day trip to Mallorca at the end of June, and we’ll be staying in Sineu.

We’re thinking of renting a car, but I’ve read a few posts about hidden fees, deposits, insurance issues, and tourist traps with car rentals. Does anyone know reliable car rental companies or booking sites we can use in advance? Also, anything we should be careful about before booking?

We’re also really interested in activity-based things, especially canyoneering. Does anyone have recommendations for a good, legit canyoneering company? We just want to avoid anything overpriced or dodgy.

Since we’re going during a busy time, should we book things like car rental, activities, restaurants, caves, boat trips, etc. in advance? Or is it okay to decide once we’re there?

Would love advice on:

-Best things to do in Sineu
-Reliable car rental companies
-Good canyoneering companies
-Things worth booking early
-Things to avoid
-Local tips for first-time visitors

Thanks so much!

Healed cartilage piercing started bleeding after I twisted it. Did I tear it?

4 cousins staying in Sineu for 5 days. Best activities and canyoneering advice?