Plugged duct

sunflwr0911

So I made it almost a year without any issues of this kind.
I started feeling a little sore yesterday evening and by the time I went to bed, there was a big lump. Then I spent most of the night with the chills and body aches...so I'm guessing it might have developed into mastitis. And I have to leave for work in 30 min so I won't be able to BF a bunch like I'm supposed to.
I'm glad Life thinks this is a good time to take another dump on me.

strngysgurl

I'm really sorry to hear that! I hope that it clears up quickly, and you feel better! I haven't had any problems of that sort **knocks on wood** but I could imagine it would be super painful! Good luck!

Malin22000

Ughh, I'm sorry!!

Do you have a pump you can take with you to work? If so, I would bring that and a heating pad. Use the heating pad on it for a few minutes before pumping, then while pumping, massage the area kinda pushing it down to where your nipple is to try to get the block out. It will hurt but it helps in the long run.

Good luck and feel better soon! 

Malin22000

P.S. I don't know if you work near a health store but goldenseal is supposed to really help as well.

AmandaPaige6410

Uggh that sucks. I agree, take a pump to work and see if you can work on it a little with that. When you get home take a shower as hot as you can stand and massage it. Plugged ducts are terrible. I hope you feel better soon!

Ms5586

Oh no, I'm sorry   I hope you can get relief soon.

sunflwr0911

Malin22000:

P.S. I don't know if you work near a health store but goldenseal is supposed to really help as well.

I actually work at a hospital, so I'll check it out. Thanks!

And thanks, ladies. I have my trusty pump, but it's hard for me to pump as much as I should. At least my coworkers are understanding! One brought me a heating packet so hopefully that'll help. And I got a dr appt tomorrow! Lotsa fun.