Good morning ladies,
I have had Mastitis for a couple weeks now.
I have been on antibiotics for a few days but the pain is still excruciating.
When do you typically start to feel better? Should I call the doctor and let her know I am still hurting?
TIA
Re: Mastitis - How long - Pain?
do you have shooting pains when you nurse, or any redness or flaking on your nipples? do you think it's possible you could also have thrush? i had both at the same time and it was brutal.
i'd also try to take steps to treat the thrush at home-- take baths with a cupful of vinegar, and use a diluted vinegar rinse on your nipples after feedings. try to let things air out as much as possible. wash your bras in hot water with a cupful of vinegar. try to avoid refined carbohydrates and sugar. take a probiotic supplement. eat lots of yogurt and fermented foods. you can take advil for the pain. watch your LOs mouth for white patches- if he/she has thrush in his/her mouth, you'd want to treat that as well (pediatrician can prescribe antifungal liquid drops).
hope you feel better soon!