Mastitis question

kelly&paul

Has anyone had it? At what point do I go to the dr? What dr? Ob or my regular?  I have been alternating hot and cold on it, massaging, nursing, pumping. It works but then it starts to clog and hurt again. Should I just keep going? I don't have a fever but have the aches and chills that come along with it. It sucks, we leave for Florida on Thursday!!

cmw&tdm

I go see the doctor and get on some antibiotics.  It will clear it right up.  Other than that I'd say keep on nursing and pumping as much as possible and maybe try cold cabbage leaves (just leave in your bra for maybe 5-10 min, no more b/c it will dry you up). 

Temp970088312507122

I had mastitis with DD and my OB was just able to call in an antibiotic for me. They usually do that if you've had it for 12-24 hours and are feeling ill (which you would be with the chills and aches).

Hooray2005

It sounds like it's time to call the doctor (I called my OB) - the chills and aches are a sign of "getting worse" and mastitis can get really bad really quickly symptom-wise.  Also watch for redness in the area (another sign of infection).  Pump or nurse as much as you can, at least every 2 hours, too.

Esp. since you're heading OOT on Thursday, I'd try to get treatment started ASAP.   Hope you're feeling better soon!