I went back to work yesterday and dd2 has a nasty cold and not eating as much, so I got really engorged a few times. I did pump while at work and I also did this morning at 4 because I couldn't get dd2 to eat. At first this morning I thought I had a clogged duct but my entire left breast is really tender to the touch and now I just noticed I have a red spot about the size of a half dollar.
I've tried massaging and nursing more (dd2 is still sick though and not interested in eating). Anything else I can do? Does this sound like mastisis or just a clogged duct? Or nothing at all lol.....
Re: What does mastisis start out like?
That sounds like mastisis to me. Don't ignore it, that's what I did and ended up really sick with a 103 temperature. I would advise going to the doctor to get antibiotics.
If it is hot to the touch and red then it is not a clogged duct.