Sore right breast...

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EdieMcredie · 28/12/2007 10:31

...Could this be the beginnings of mastitis?

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ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 28/12/2007 10:32

More description?

The actual breast and not the nipple?
Any lumps?
Any redness?

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EdieMcredie · 28/12/2007 10:37

Sorry! DD was crying.

No lumps, it's the actual breast. It did get full yesterday as I was out.

I know to feed loads from that side now but just wondering if it could be beginning of mastitis. It's quite painful and tender.

Not red but quite hot.

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VictorianSqualor · 28/12/2007 10:38

When I had mastitis I felt like I had the flu, badly, and there was a red mark on one breast which hurt when I fed, sound similar?

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EdieMcredie · 28/12/2007 10:42

Well just getting over a stomach bug so don't feel great but not really fluey and no temp so will keep an eye on it. Thanks

Mastitis sounds awful!

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ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 28/12/2007 10:44

If it is the early stages of mastitis or a blocked duct, feed from that breast, massage the breast from the top to the bottom, and if you have a power shower put the jet on full blast on your boob.

VictorianSqualor · 28/12/2007 10:45

TBH, it was, but only for a day or two, and all I wanted to do was feed from that breast which seemed to be the only thing that relieved it.
The flu-like symptoms were the worst for me the pain was just like when you haven't fed and your breasts are very bloody full!

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EdieMcredie · 30/12/2007 08:22

Yes I think it is the beginnings of it. It is becoming more sore and I don't feel too good.

Thanks for advice, now off to try shower

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