How amd I supposed to know if I have the flu or mastitis?

LSR

I recently weaned and since late last week I have had flu symptoms: aches, chills, headache, fatigue. I had mastitis in the beginning and the symptoms were the same. I had terrible clogged ducts/hard boobs last week.

 How am I supposed to know if I have the actual flu or mastitis again?

Mitchell's Mommy

Do you have red blotchy patches on your breast and is it tender?  Also, are you running a fever?  Those were the two big things that my doctor said to key in on.

LSR

I don't have a fever or blotches, but I didn't have those symptoms the first time either. My boobs are EXTREMELY tender to the touch. Especially where I worked out the clogged ducts.

angeltex

Call your regular doc.  They can do a flu test on you and then you can go from there.

Mitchell's Mommy

I would try applying a warm compress inbetween feedings and keeping that side empty through either feeding or pumping every 2 to 3 hours.  Then watch your temp...if it spike above 100 then call your obgyn.  I had it when my son was a week old, and I think I had it again a few weeks ago... I did those two things this time and it cleared up without antibiotics.