PSA mastitis

kmc84

So, I nursed around 6:30 this morning and felt a few twinges in my right breast, nothing painful. At 8:45 I woke up feeling like someone was stabbing the underside of my breast. I got up, realized I was shaking and freezing and achy. My temp was 99.8 and 45 minutes later it was 100.8. I saw my OB at 1:15 and had red streaks across my breast already. Thank goodness my husband was around. He was supposed to go back to work today but now took a few more days off. I almost passed out before we left for the doctors because I felt so aweful. Moral of my storycall right away if something is off! I was shocked how miserable I felt in such a short amount of time. Now I'm on antibiotics and Motrin and already feel much better!

Dragonfly1226

Oh no! Thank goodness your dh was there! Glad you are starting to feel better!

mnj05

That was my number one fear! Crazy scary how fast it hits! Glad you're feeling better already!

TJ1979

I've heard that about mastitis. So scary! Glad YH was there and you are feeling better.

BabyKsMommy

I understand its very scary. You go from feeling fine to feeling like death in a very short period of time. I had it twice in 14 months which I still think is lucky but it does knock you down fast.

You need to get lots of rest and drink lots

queenbone

Mastitis is no fun, I hope you feel better soon!

Saraevh

Oh no!  Feel better.  

angela2004

Oh no! {{HUGS}} 

I had masitis twice. You feel like you have the flu. It hurts like a SOB too. I have learned that I have to nurse at night to keep it from happening.

sbrowns08

BabyKsMommy:

I understand its very scary. You go from feeling fine to feeling like death in a very short period of time.</b

imoverit

Ugh no fun. Sorry mama. Get better soon.

Mayan2011

I had mastitis 3 times during the first 5 months I BF, in addition to multiple clogged ducts.  All of this largely contributed to why I started weaning at the 5 month mark.