Mastitis!

[Picnic2223]

Hi I think I developed mastitis yesterday, hard lump in boob with rash, excruciating pain, head ache and fever. I managed to express and massage the lump out (Whilst crying) and I've taken regular paracetamol. The boob is alot less sore today and the rash had moved but my body is so sore. I'm struggling to pick up my little boy and i'm having hot and cold flushes. Any advice or when should I visit a doc?

Thank you

I've no personal experience but my understanding is that you need to see the Dr immediately with mastitis.

Hi OP yes definitely see the gp if you've not done so already I think you'll need antibiotics.

I had recurring blockages when feeding my youngest and they are agony! If its actually mastitis you need doctor asap, possibly even out of hours tonight? If its blockages it can be caused by tongue tie, preventing baby from draining the milk, or badly fitting bra. Read the kellymom website for some good advice. I found a hot water bottle on the breast immediately before feeding helped, it makes the milk flow more readily. Good luck op, it was only 8 seeks ago for me but it feels like so long ago!

Please go to the GP ASAP OP - this evening to an out of hours service if possible. The antibiotic which worked for me was Flucloxacillin.

Mastitis is a nasty dose, you have my sympathy.

Thank you ladies, I've kept on the paracetamol and I've just had a hot bath but will phone the docs in the morning.