Hi all, just wondered if I could get some advice on something as I don't want to bother the GP unless necessary.
Basically yesterday morning I woke up with a stinging pain in my right breast and it is still there now. I'm eight months into breastfeeding my second DC and although we have cut down feeds to around 3 or 4 a day since weaning, it has been at that rate for over two months, so I haven't suddenly dropped feeds. My breast feels very sore, stings and is tender to the touch and on examination, feels more painful and slightly thicker towards the nipple (but no lump or redness). That makes me think it may be a blocked milk duct? I also have some flu-like symptoms - achy, very tired and rundown, but temperature appears normal, if at the higher end of normal. When I move it hurts, especially when going from lying down to standing and picking up the baby!
I'm continuing to feed from the breast although it's very painful. It's strange because it hasn't felt engorged and I haven't leaked milk for ages, so I assume DC has been emptying the breast (nothing wrong with the latch either). I don't know whether this is relevant - probably not - but I re-started my periods about 2 weeks ago.
Has anyone got any advice on how I can alleviate the symptoms and treat at home? Or will it require a visit to the docs?
Thanks so much in advance!