Question 1

daith or tragus (sp?) piercing for migraines safe? effective? research? 
accupuncture better?

Accepted Answer

Recommendation : There are a lot of good medicine for migraine. Did you try some? Among alternative treatments I prefer acupuncture. It's safe.

Question 2

i have had the same migraine for 18 days now & now experience sudden sharp piercing pain in my head that comes and goes it hurts how can i stop it?

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More of the same: Your migraine is evolving. Those are called lancinating pains. They may be hard to take but they don't signify that anything is happening other than your migraine. You treat them by treating the migraine. Some have tried rapid-acting benzodiazepines but I'd stay clear of that.

Question 3

what is the pain rating of tragus piercing?

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Tragus: The tragus is the small pointed eminence of the external ear in front of the ear canal. Unlike the ear lobe, it has a core of cartilage. I have seen pain ratings (on a scale of 1 to 10 where 10 is the worst) ranging from 3 to 7.  It probably depends greatly on the person and on the method of the professional doing the piercing.  I would find someone who had a good experience and use that piercer.

Question 4

painful bump just above tragus no piercing?

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Bump: Likely a mild infection or cyst, almost like a pimple.  If doesn't resolve with ice pack on it, go see someone to evaluate.

Question 5

swollen tragus and i don't have any piercing?

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Many possibilities: There are many causes of infections of the external ear other than piercings; but it can also be caused by a variety of noninfectious systemic or local dermatologic processes.  Your doctor should be able to tell you exactly what is causing the problem.

Question 6

is it ok to use dial soap on a tragus piercing?

Accepted Answer

Clean is key. : Any liquid soap will work. The important thing to focus on is keeping it clean. Rubbing alcohol is recommended for the first 1-2 weeks. Piercings of the cartilage are a risky business since they carry a much higher risk of complications compared with non-cartilage piercings. I would advise removing any cartilage piercings and finding a skin only substitute to play it safe.

Question 7

what to do if i have headaches after tragus piercing?

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Headaches: Usually a piercing does not cause headaches. They may be related based on "stress" or other factors in your life. If your headaches are not responsive to OTC Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin assuming you are not allergic to these medications you may want to seek a consultation with a neurologist for your headaches.

Question 8

can someone tell me how to know if my tragus piercing infected?

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Infection: Infection symptoms are redness, prudent drainage( pus), and pain. You may also have fever.

Question 9

i always grow this weird painful bump on my tragus every 2 months or so but i never had a tragus piercing , should i be concerned ?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. If the "bump" disappears on its own, it is not likely to be serious.  It would be prudent to see your doctor. 
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Wish you good health!

Question 10

why does my tragus piercing hurt?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: Piercing your tragus was a bad idea since the piercing goes through cartilage. Please have your ear examined by a doctor for signs of infection.

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