Bad News

I've been worried the last couple of daysThat my piercing was becoming infected It looks quite rawAlthough it is not soreAnd I have to admit I have purged a few times in the last couple of days So I don't know if that has contributed I saw my doctor this morningNice Woman DoctorShe brought it to my attention that it could in fact be infectedShe asked if I am allergic to penicillin As that would be the best medication for itBut I am in fact allergic So I had to get a less effective oneShe also told me to soak it in a salt water solution And to take progress photos over the next weekTo see if it's getting better or worseYou guys I am so disappointed So disappointed that I purged That I let this happen I thought I was doing everything rightAnd I was at first But As ever My ED got the better of meAnd now I have an infected lip piercing The doctor said that if it hadn't improved in a few days The bar will need to come outI am just going to be so diligent over the next weekAnd hope that I have caught it in time No purging NoPurging Got that Ruby?No. Purging.
So I wanted to ask any of you lovely ladies who have piercings Have you ever had an infection from one?How did you deal with it?Did you have to take the piercing out?Did it heal? 
I really don't want to have to take the bar out It was an expensive and painful procedure And it would be a shame to have to let it close up and heal God dammitI know this is my own stupid fault Maybe the purging had nothing to do with itBut I suspect it hasI am just so annoyed at myself That is all