Vasospasms

jlkapp85

has anyone else experienced nipple Vasospasms after nursing? I've read about them online and my LC diagnosed it as Vasospasms. I also have rheumatoid arthritis which I guess makes me more prone to them. I did start a prescription of nifedipine and the frequency has decreased, but when I get them (almost always on the left) the pain is debilitating. Worse than labor. Just wondering if others are/have gone through this. I want to continue nursing but may have to stop or exclusively pump if the pain keeps up.

eelisabeth0910

Sorry for this super late reply... I hope your situation has improved! I struggled with vasospasms for the first 4 months, not realizing what it was, until I was properly diagnosed and started nifedipine -- that stuff totally saved me. I definitely would have had to quit nursing without it. Heating my boobs before, during, and after nursing also helped (still does -- my baby is almost 7 months now and things have been much, much better for a few months now). Vasospasms are so painful! Hope you got some help for yours.

jlkapp85

Thank you for your reply! I'm not glad you had them too, but glad to hear I wasn't alone. Yes, the prescription totally saved me. I took it for about 10 weeks and then tried without it. My baby boy is 7 months now and we're doing great with nursing and no more meds. The right diagnosis is key. Im glad you are pain free, too