stopped breastfeeding and now feel ill

[suzym1984]

Hi!

Due to certain difficulties I have for the past month been expressing for my DS. I planned to stop this month as I am returning to work, so cut sessions down gradually over a few days. A week ago I stopped completely, as was only expressing at night time, so I have not expressed for a week.

Last few days I have been feeling tired, achey and with a fuzzy head. Is this related do you think, or just something else completely?

[pettyprudence]

Might be mastitis?

[suzym1984]

I wondered about that, but I dont seem to have breast pain? Thanks for the reply though

[Olivetti]

I don't know, but I stopped about 4 days ago and I feel terrible! Really weak, slightly nauseous and dizzy. Will watch keenly for any views!

[suzym1984]

Yes! Dizzy too, do your limbs ache? Even my eyes hurt, I feel drugged!

[worldgonecrazy]

The drop in hormones when you stop feeding can make you feel pretty dreadful. Keep an eye out for physical problems such as mastitis.

[Olivetti]

Yes! My legs ache when I walk up and down stairs and I feel so weak. I need to get out with the baby so we can both get some fresh air, and I just don't have the strength. It's literally in the few days since I did the final feed.

[Olivetti]

Drugged, as you say - that's exactly my feeling.