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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #30 on: November 01, 2013, 11:46:22 am »
Hugs hun, hope you're starting to feel a bit better xx
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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #31 on: November 01, 2013, 15:01:24 pm »
Hope that smile means what we think it means!

I also had a male GP tell me to stop feeding when I had mastitis.  I told him he was wrong.  He was not impressed...

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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #32 on: November 01, 2013, 18:58:08 pm »
i do feel less shivery,but im still v clammy+sweaty.
there is also a v clear red swollen area stretching around
the outer part of my breast.is it usual for it to get worse
before it gets better?






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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #33 on: November 01, 2013, 20:27:24 pm »
Antibiotics usually seem to kick in quite quickly but I guess any infection will spread until it starts improving IYSWIM?
Can you usually take ibuprofen? If you're not already, get some down you. It'll help the inflammation. You can use cold compresses after feeds too if that helps and get some warm on before the next one.
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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #34 on: November 01, 2013, 20:31:17 pm »
How many doses have you had so far? Hopefully it starts to do the trick soon. 
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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #35 on: November 01, 2013, 22:00:24 pm »
i've taken 24hrs worth-3doses.
i havent taken ibuprofen before.maybe i should get some
bought tomorrow.






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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #36 on: November 01, 2013, 22:03:30 pm »
Yes I would get some for sure!
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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #37 on: November 01, 2013, 22:06:19 pm »
Hopefully you'll start feeling better tomorrow.  I think it took me a day's worth to start feeling better and yes, as long as you're not contraindicated for ibuprofen (asthmatic etc), get some going in as it will take down the swelling, help with the temperature and ease some of the discomfort.

Hugs for tonight.  Hope your LO can help get this shifted for you ASAP. :-*
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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #38 on: November 01, 2013, 22:10:12 pm »
i will.feeding doesnt seem to be easing the area.
it's the size of a tennis ball.really hoping for a
miracle-recovery.im sick of it.

thanks ladies. :-*
im in the midst of my v own pity-party here. :'(






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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #39 on: November 01, 2013, 22:42:04 pm »
Oh ouch...many gentle hugs...hope the abx kick in soon!
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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #40 on: November 01, 2013, 23:17:08 pm »
Ouch.  I had to pump to get mine to clear.  Even with the hospital grade pump I rented it took a few days on abx for them to loosen up.  Just keep feeding, they will clear, hopefully sooner if you can get the swelling down.  I remember dd1 was able to clear one blockage the first time I had it, and it felt sooooo good, just be patient  :-*

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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #41 on: November 02, 2013, 02:34:52 am »
thanks hun.im just so afraid i'll end up in
hospital.she just doesnt seem to be helping,&when
i pumped after feeding this ev,i got next to
nothing..?






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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #42 on: November 02, 2013, 03:22:35 am »
Hmmm I normally cannot pump worth a darn...is that unusual for you though?
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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #43 on: November 02, 2013, 06:42:04 am »
yes!even when i think she has drained it,there's
always more when i pump!






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Re: oh no.mastitis.
« Reply #44 on: November 02, 2013, 11:36:00 am »
How are you now?