Diaper Swappers

babydogs3 · 01-21-2008, 11:59 AM

On Sat. my left breast was very sore, tender feeling even after I pumped (I pump exclusively). That night I woke up w/chills, a splitting headache and a slight fever of 99.1-101.2 (depending on which therometer you trust). I also had a slight fever yesterday. And today I still have a terribel headache and part of my breast feels hard and lumpy even after I pump for a long time.
What could be wrong and what should I do about it? TIA for any help.

tinab · 01-21-2008, 12:19 PM

Could be a plugged duct, which I get. I just nurse nurse nurse off that side and do warm compresses and drink drink drink water! The one time I didn't drink enough I ended up with mastitis.
Try hand expessing a bit in a very warm shower and massage the hard sore lumpy part to try and get it unplugged.

naivete · 01-21-2008, 12:44 PM

I don't think it's a plugged duct because that usually comes with just pain, chills and fever are key signs for infection so it sounds like you already have mastitis. Mastitis doesn't always require antibiotics, but it might, so I'd get it checked out as soon as you can. Visit this site:

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mom/mastitis.html

to see what you can do in the meantime!

geez0pete · 01-21-2008, 03:03 PM

It sounds like you're healing from mastitis. My breasts were always hard and lumpy (and itchy, even) in the areas that were healing.

Cristina · 01-21-2008, 03:06 PM

Sorry mama... sounds like mastitis. I would get to the doc and I think they usually prescribe antibiotics. Take care.

geez0pete · 01-21-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbaliff

It sounds like you're healing from mastitis. My breasts were always hard and lumpy (and itchy, even) in the areas that were healing.

Oh, I forgot to mention to cut up and swallow as much fresh, raw garlic as you can. This was the only thing that kept me from having to take antibiotics time after time.

tinab · 01-21-2008, 03:29 PM

So, my achiness and fever meant it was most likely mastitis? Glad what I did worked, but I have had this happen to me like 4 times in the last 6 or so months. To the OP, I feel your pain! I end up with hot red areas and so far haven't needed the docs, but if it doesn't clear up you can end up dehydrated and feeling way worse. I had full on horrible, fever of 103 mastitis with my first, and you want to try and get it handled before it gets to that. Drink drink drink lots of water!

babydogs3 · 01-21-2008, 08:05 PM

Thanks everyone for all the help.

01-21-2008, 11:59 AM	#1
babydogs3 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DE Posts: 5,662 Ratings: 477 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	sore breast? On Sat. my left breast was very sore, tender feeling even after I pumped (I pump exclusively). That night I woke up w/chills, a splitting headache and a slight fever of 99.1-101.2 (depending on which therometer you trust). I also had a slight fever yesterday. And today I still have a terribel headache and part of my breast feels hard and lumpy even after I pump for a long time. What could be wrong and what should I do about it? TIA for any help. __________________ ~Christine~ Proud homeschooling SAHM to Emma (11/14/07) and Abigail (6/16/11) ISO/IHA

01-21-2008, 12:19 PM	#2
tinab Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Royalton, OH Posts: 1,505 Ratings: 58 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: sore breast? Could be a plugged duct, which I get. I just nurse nurse nurse off that side and do warm compresses and drink drink drink water! The one time I didn't drink enough I ended up with mastitis. Try hand expessing a bit in a very warm shower and massage the hard sore lumpy part to try and get it unplugged. __________________ Tina 33 + DH 32 = Soon to be TTC #3; the final chapter! Moola Invites

01-21-2008, 12:44 PM	#3
naivete Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 4,037 Ratings: 45 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: sore breast? I don't think it's a plugged duct because that usually comes with just pain, chills and fever are key signs for infection so it sounds like you already have mastitis. Mastitis doesn't always require antibiotics, but it might, so I'd get it checked out as soon as you can. Visit this site: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mom/mastitis.html to see what you can do in the meantime!

01-21-2008, 03:03 PM	#4
geez0pete Registered Users Formerly: sm*ff Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,837 Ratings: 12 Feedback: 100% My Mood:**	Re: sore breast? It sounds like you're healing from mastitis. My breasts were always hard and lumpy (and itchy, even) in the areas that were healing. __________________ Married fourteen years to a great man; SAHMama to four no longer in diapers but DS is still home to me. "When you know better, you do better." -Maya Angelou

01-21-2008, 03:06 PM	#5
Cristina Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10,981 Ratings: 610 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: sore breast? Sorry mama... sounds like mastitis. I would get to the doc and I think they usually prescribe antibiotics. Take care. __________________ Cristina- Mama to a bunch of super kids!