Think I've mastitis, ok to wait until tomorrow for Dr appt?

[TriciaMcM]

I've had blocked ducts before (this is DC2, 6mths) & always managed to get rid of them without antibiotics, mostly because I could feel where they were so it was sorted with lots of feeding on that side and very hot showers massaging the lump(s).

This time I can't find a blocked duct, the pain seems to be under my areola. There's no swelling, but there is redness. Feeding doesn't seem to be helping & my DS is a quick feeder so isn't obliging by feeding longer or more frequently. Breast feels bruised & very, very uncomfortable but have only a slight temperature, 37.7. I am exhausted but don't think anymore so than the last couple of days & mild headache.
I know you're not medical professionals (most at least!) but in your experience, should I wait?

[TheRoseAndTheFire]

I would try to get to OOH today if you can. The longer you leave it without antibiotics, the worse it is likely to get. I feel for you. Mastitis is horrible.

[BackInTheRealWorld]

Could be the start of a breast abcess. Sooner you get antibiotics the better if so. Once the abcess is formed oral antibiotics just don't do it, you end up having to have them intravenously.

[TriciaMcM]

Thanks to you both

Not in UK but waiting for a call back from them now. Feeling pretty rough, but generally exhausted these days anyway with the 2 kids so it was hard to tell at first!

[rumbelina]

Mastitis is utterly horrendous, do not wait if you suspect it. I couldn't get to the docs fast enough...

[ispyfispi]

Just a reminder that you can get inflammatory or infective mastitis and you therefore don't necessarily need antibiotics. Obviously I don't know which you have though. I tend to find some aggressive (manual) expressing can unblock ducts better than just feeding