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blocked Duct...OUCH!!!!!!!! any suggestions...

LuvofTxsLuvofTxs
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I had read it says to keep nursing on that side...but not even an option it is so painful!! I've tried a heating pad which is the best thing that seems to be helping and I'm pumping on that side....any other suggestions it started last night but became painful to nurse as of this morning...

thanks !! :)

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Re: blocked Duct...OUCH!!!!!!!! any suggestions...

  • cutelilme1210cutelilme1210 member

    After you are done pumping, try putting ice on it for 10-20 minutes. Also, taking a nice hot shower can help release it.

    I had a really bad blocked duct shortly after my milk came in. It took almost an entire day to get it to release. I was starting to get really concerned.

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  • missamanda124missamanda124 member
    Are you running a fever with it?  If so, your doctor can prescribe an antibiotic for the infection if it is mastitis.
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  • summrbride2006summrbride2006

    Massaging that side while standing in a hot shower always worked wonders for me. They are very painful, good luck! I dont remember mine hurting worse while nursing though so I'd call doc if continues.  

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  • djandkellendjandkellen

    Try massaging the spot where it is clogged (I know it'll hurt, but you gotta do it) while LO is nursing and while pumping.  Also massage it in the shower.  It can take a few times to get it to release, but it should.  If it doesn't, and you start running a fever, you need to talk to your doc.  

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  • ldavis1817ldavis1817

    I started taking Lecithin supplements to help clear up and prevent clogged ducts.  I was skeptical at first but then tried it out of desperation.  It really works! 

    https://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin.html

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  • LuvofTxsLuvofTxs

    thanks ladies!

    I hope it is not mastitis but it seems to be getting worse in different areasstarted underneath...and now there is a hard spot on top...the tip of my nipple is white as well...I'm able to pump a little bit but only a small stream is coming out......:(

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