Soreness and pain going from an 8 gauge to a 6 gauge?

lol, the same thing happened to me going from 8g to 6g. i really just think its because theres a dramatic difference between those 2 sizes and we don't have stretchy ears (others have done it and haven't had problems). give it an extended period of time to heal up, it will be feeling back to normal in a week and will be ready to stretch in 3. and don't worry, from 6g down its alot more painless. :]