Can I use "Deep Heat" on my shoulder if I'm breastfeeding???

[fannyannie]

I've tried everything else we have in the house to try and make the pain in my neck/shoulder ease and nothing has worked......we have some deep heat in the house but it says to consult your doctor if you are (amongst other things) breastfeeding..........

i'd think it would be fine. you could ask nhs direct?

don't have a wheat pack or heat compress plaster in the house unfortunately. It's on the back of my shoulder (as opposed to the front..if that makes any difference??).

Fannyannie - have seen your other thread. It really seems like you shouldn't wait until Monday to see your doc. Are there any osteopaths near you who work on a Sat?

well it's still playing me up - but not quite so bad - although the muscles I use when swallowing seem to be 'attached' to the muscles at the back of my neck and as a result hurts when I'm eating......but I called the Dr.s and it wasn't considered 'urgent' enough for an appointment today - and the earliest tehy could give me was next Thursday !