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Anyone tried Lecithin for plugged ducts?

whirlygirl00whirlygirl00 member
in December 2011 Moms
I've had mastitis once already and have had at least one plugged duct a week for the past month. I did a little research on Lecithin and went out to get some tonight, just curious if anyone here has had any luck with it?
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Re: Anyone tried Lecithin for plugged ducts?

  • cutcopypastecutcopypaste member
    I think it works. I used to get a clogged duct at least every other day, typically the same 3 or 4 spots would kind of rotate (but I EP and they are much more common in EPers since the pump is less effective than the baby). Anyways since I started taking it I really don't get them.
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  • NeenyWNeenyW member

    Yes, it really works. I was getting a clogged duct at least once a week until I started lecithin.

    My last clogged duct didn't respond to heat, massage, or endless nursing and I could barely lift my arm. I did the homeopathic thing recommended by kellymom.com (3 little pills of sulphur, 3 of something starting with a p, alternating every 3 hours for 13 hours total). That worked great, and the 3/4 of my boob that was rock solid was almost back to normal halfway through the treatment. Good luck!

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  • katyberrykatyberry
    Me too! I was getting clogged ducts every few days, but haven't really had one for a couple weeks. I can feel if I start to get them, but they go away after I massage a little while I nurse. I take 3 (one with each meal) if I think it's coming back or just one if all is well.
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  • whirlygirl00whirlygirl00 member
    Oh good I'm so glad to hear it can work! Im also an EP-er and I have an oversupply which is a recipe for disaster. Now if I can only get this most recent clog out...its huge! 
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  • Jennasmom2012Jennasmom2012
    Hi,I was just curious if u tried the lecithin. I am having similar issues but am scared to take the supplement. Let me know if it worked for u and if there were any side effects. Thanks
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