cartilage piercing? sore?

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So I got my cartilage pierced a long time ago with a gun. I took it out because it got infected, and my hair always got caught in it. For some odd reason, I decided to get it pierced again three days ago. And it is SO sore. It didn't even hurt when I got it pierced, I don't remember it being this bad the first time. Like it's sore even when I'm just sitting not even touching it. Is this normal? I got it pierced this time with a longer bar so it would have more room to heal and it would be easier to get my hair out of it. Ive had my half cartilage pierced and that that isn't even that bad. Any help would be appreciated.