man up right buddye, that is solid advice, hey guys if your pinning bacteria it will be ok if you use an 18 gauge jamm it and hit the gym, forget the discoloration and the fever, the swelling all signs of serious infection it will be ok as long as you dont look like a pussy, my point was that it can be contaminated which can be very serious dosent hurt to rule it out for the saftey of keeping your limbs, supposed to be good advice here for people who need info, not suppose to down newbies and call them pussies, as for me im a war veteran and an if an 18 gauge needle makes you tough then what ive endured sould make me a god, hope this is a little helpful for those who need it dont get discouraged at people like this..................stay up