Those who had mastitis

Nita2603

I have a question. So my left breast is a lot better but it was not that bad to begin with. My right....different matter. The lump, which I assume to be the clogg which brought it on, was on the outside of my breast on the bottom. It got smaller and smaller with pumping, massages, hot packs. You name it, I am doing it. I am also on antibiotics and am taking them on the dot.
I just woke up and the lump in righty has moved, or there is a new one. Now on the inside. Hurts like hell. Maybe even worse than before. How is that even possible on antibiotics with pumping and all the other crap? Now, I am pretty sure this is not normal. Common sense and all, but I would still like to hear if anyone has experienced this. Should I go back to the doctor today? Wait and give it time with all the other stuff? I feel like shiit. My babies need me too and I cannot even rock Aidan to sleep because it hurts so bad.

colliebabe

Argh sorry you are dealing with this! It does sound like maybe you have another clogged duct. I would say massage that one too and put hot packs on it, as well as the one on the other side...the original lump. You could call the doctor but if you're already on meds I don't know if they can do anymore.

Hope you feel better soon! Mastitis sucks balls!!!

Nita2603

I called the nurse line and they sent me back to the doc. I am in the waiting room now with a hot pack. Hoping the problem can be solved.

CallMeAl

Glad you called and will be seen. I was told 99 of mastitis cases respond to antibiotics within 24 hrs. Mine didn't respond, and I called the OB only because my mom begged me to. Not to be an alarmist, but I had an extremely severe case of mastitis which required hospitalization and 6 weeks of strong oral antibiotics after I was released. I'm hoping that you are feeling better soon. Update us!

aliciaroset

it does sound like another duct You should at least call the doc. You might want to go on lecithin.

Nita2603

They sent me to the hospital to get IV meds and be further assessed. Yay.

Nita2603

WineBaby22:

I was the queen of mastitis and once had it so bad that it took two doses of antibiotics for me to feel completely better again. Are you still having flu like symptoms? How many days of antibiotics do you have left? Regardless, I would call the doctor. They alway told me to call if I wasn't feeling better within 24 hours.

They sent me to the er. 2.5 days and 10 doses later, they doc got nervous. I feel like shiit. At least I am at the hospital now, hopefully this will speed it up.

CallMeAl

Nita2603:

WineBaby22:

I was the queen of mastitis and once had it so bad that it took two doses of antibiotics for me to feel completely better again. Are you still having flu like symptoms? How many days of antibiotics do you have left? Regardless, I would call the doctor. They alway told me to call if I wasn't feeling better within 24 hours.

They sent me to the er. 2.5 days and 10 doses later, they doc got nervous. I feel like shiit. At least I am at the hospital now, hopefully this will speed it up.

Oh Nita, I'm sorry. But, if it makes you feel better, I was feeling MUCH better after about 48 hrs of IV antibiotics. Hopefully they won't have to admit you. Maybe you can just go back tomorrow about get another IV? Believe me, I know how bad you are feeling right now. You WILL feel better eventually. Are you eating at all? Sleeping? You are in my thoughts! Let me know if you have questions. They had to try about 7 different meds with me before I responded. 

pearblossom

When I had it, I had to do two 10-day rounds of antibiotics and I felt like shiit the entire time. You are still recovering from your Cs, s I bet your body is just having a hard time fighting. I'm so sorry, Nita. You were so excited to BF and this is what you get, you poor thing. Hang in there, you will feel better soon!

Nita2603

Thanks for the support, ladies. I got an IV, 2ml of some killer juice safe for babies, hopefully deadly for boobgerms. I am home now and have to either go back tonight at 10 for another dose or they find a home care nurse who will do that . I'll have an IV three times a day and then a recheck on the 31 at 2.
The doc said it is 5050 it will
Work, he feared there may be an abzess forming which then may need draining and surgery. I can keep pumping and feeding the kids though, which is great.

I feel like shiit which is not great. I am to keep bedrest which is ridiculous to even think to be possible. I'll try my best but man is that unlikely.

Anyways, cross your fingers, girls. I really do not want boob drainage to be the course of action. This whole boobjuice thing becomes less desireable by the second.

BeesMomma00

Nita2603:

Thanks for the support, ladies. I got an IV, 2ml of some killer juice safe for babies, hopefully deadly for boobgerms. I am home now and have to either go back tonight at 10 for another dose or they find a home care nurse who will do that . I'll have an IV three times a day and then a recheck on the 31 at 2. The doc said it is 5050 it will Work, he feared there may be an abzess forming which then may need draining and surgery. I can keep pumping and feeding the kids though, which is great. I feel like shiit which is not great. I am to keep bedrest which is ridiculous to even think to be possible. I'll try my best but man is that unlikely. Anyways, cross your fingers, girls. I really do not want boob drainage to be the course of action. This whole boobjuice thing becomes less desireable by the second.

This happened to a friend of mine this year.  Her's was insanely large but did need to be drained.  I hope that's not the case and the meds do the trick.  Thinking of you...