Feeling like death. Updated.

yesthisiskim0401 · October 2013

I woke up yesterday with a killer headache. It didn't go away with Tylenol and Coke so I was nervous I was coming down with something. At 6 I developed a 101* fever and had horrible chills. I called my OB's after hours and spoke to their partners NP because she was the one on call. She tells me it's just night sweats and I must be dehydrated. No, bitch, I feel like death - night sweats don't do that to you. I explained how the same shit happened 2w PP with DD1 and I ended up in the ER for almost 24hrs and it ended up being a nasty bladder infection from the catheter from giving birth. She laughs and tells me it's most likely not a BI because they rarely happen this far PP. I wanted to cut this woman.

I am waiting for the office to open so I can make an appt with my OB today. I'm hoping its just a BI and not something scary like Dr Google told me.

Update:

Well, the diagnosis is mastitis

I was late to my appt because DD1 had to poop, DD2 pooped as soon as I put her in her car seat, then needed to nurse and peed all over herself requiring an outfit change. So my appt ended up being with the bitch NP I talked to last night. Yippee skippee. My urine culture came back negative (I KNOW I have a UTI at least because this morning I started developing typical symptoms like frequency and urgency) which disappointed me because I wanted to rub it in her pretty little face. They are sending it out for more testing and I'm positive it will come back positive. As soon as she touched me she finally showed some sympathy because I am burning up. My left breast is very, very tender and according to the NP much hotter to the touch. So mastitis it is

thankfully the antibiotics will help my UTI as well. As if nursing isn't hard enough some days, this throws a wrench into it all.

Lactation cookies to all who read my dear diary sob post.

blondolphn · October 2013

Feel better.

Amjoy25 · October 2013

Do you still have a fever? Blech!

babygiantquest · October 2013

That NP needs a CP.

bkeane619 · October 2013

That's bs I had uti last time that showed up pretty late. Feel better!

megs1409 · October 2013

Hope you feel better!

yesthisiskim0401 · October 2013

Amjoy25 said:
Do you still have a fever? Blech!

Unfortunately yes

it's at 102.6* now

Amjoy25 · October 2013

yesthisiskim0401 said:

Do you still have a fever? Blech!
Unfortunately yes it's at 102.6* now

It's Motrin time!

babygiantquest · October 2013

yesthisiskim0401 said:

Do you still have a fever? Blech!
Unfortunately yes it's at 102.6* now

Holy shiz. Feel better soon, and definitely keep us posted!

LizC216 · October 2013

Feel better! I hope the doctor can get you some answers fast!

asilwhite · October 2013

Ugh that sucks, I'm sorry. Feel better, and keep us posted. And btw that NP is a total bitch.

Jenball717 · October 2013

That sucks! As if being PP isn't hard enough, getting sick and dealing with an obstinate NP won't make it any easier!
I hope your fever breaks soon and you can get it all figured out.

norbert5 · October 2013

So sorry you aren't feeling well and I am really sorry about the NP. I hate when people don't listen and consider you may know the difference between something as normal as night sweats and something not normal like a fever over 100.

Alexandrap · October 2013

I hope you feel better! Last I checked night sweats don't come with a fever, but I'm no doctor so I could be wrong.

yesthisiskim0401 · October 2013

Thanks y'all. I got a 10:30 appt which I will probably be late for because its impossible getting 2 kids out the door in a timely manner.

CousinVicki · October 2013

holy shiz, i hope it's not serious!

Mmhodges07 · October 2013

Feel better!! And I agree with @babygiantquest! Give that np a cp if you see her!

Phalaenopsis · October 2013

That's pretty irresponsible of her to blow off a fever and call it night sweats. She's just plain wrong. At least you know better... Get well soon!

shelley1002 · October 2013

Hope it is nothing. Good luck.

calibr8te · October 2013

ai, hope you feel better soon.

RedZee · October 2013

Feel better. Good idea to see the OB. I also hope it's nothing Dr Google told you about.

yesthisiskim0401 · October 2013

Updated - short version: diagnoses is mastitis.

sfshorter · October 2013

That sucks! Get better soon, and let us know if you discover the miracle cure to magic away mastitis. I never had it with DD and am hoping to somehow avoid it with this LO as well.

BlessUrHeart29 · October 2013

Ugh, that sounds awful! Sorry! I hope the antibiotics have you feeling better soon!

KerCo51 · October 2013

Feel better!

Mae208 · October 2013

yesthisiskim0401 said:
I woke up yesterday with a killer headache. It didn't go away with Tylenol and Coke so I was nervous I was coming down with something. At 6 I developed a 101* fever and had horrible chills. I called my OB's after hours and spoke to their partners NP because she was the one on call. She tells me it's just night sweats and I must be dehydrated. No, bitch, I feel like death - night sweats don't do that to you. I explained how the same shit happened 2w PP with DD1 and I ended up in the ER for almost 24hrs and it ended up being a nasty bladder infection from the catheter from giving birth. She laughs and tells me it's most likely not a BI because they rarely happen this far PP. I wanted to cut this woman.

I am waiting for the office to open so I can make an appt with my OB today. I'm hoping its just a BI and not something scary like Dr Google told me.

Update:

Well, the diagnosis is mastitis I was late to my appt because DD1 had to poop, DD2 pooped as soon as I put her in her car seat, then needed to nurse and peed all over herself requiring an outfit change. So my appt ended up being with the bitch NP I talked to last night. Yippee skippee. My urine culture came back negative (I KNOW I have a UTI at least because this morning I started developing typical symptoms like frequency and urgency) which disappointed me because I wanted to rub it in her pretty little face. They are sending it out for more testing and I'm positive it will come back positive. As soon as she touched me she finally showed some sympathy because I am burning up. My left breast is very, very tender and according to the NP much hotter to the touch. So mastitis it is thankfully the antibiotics will help my UTI as well. As if nursing isn't hard enough some days, this throws a wrench into it all.

Lactation cookies to all who read my dear diary sob post.

I was going to say- sounds like mastitis to me... I had it with DS and I'm Pretty sure I had never felt so awful in my entire life! Luckily the antibiotics should take care of it very quickly! Hope you can get some rest and feel better very soon!

shelley1002 · October 2013

Hope the meds work and it clears up quickly. Also hope the lab results show a UTI just so you can rub in the NPs face.

CousinVicki · October 2013

sorry!! at least you will get on some meds to help it out. I didn't even think mastitis since you didn't mention your boob being sore. how can i adequately internet- diagnose without all the details! lolll

pmarie33 · October 2013

Get better soon mama!

::noms lactation cookie::

yesthisiskim0401 · October 2013

CousinVicki said:
sorry!! at least you will get on some meds to help it out. I didn't even think mastitis since you didn't mention your boob being sore. how can i adequately internet- diagnose without all the details! lolll

Next time I will consult you! You're probably a better Dr than that NP. I honestly thought my sore boob was just part if the BFing territory. Lesson learned.

Thanks ladies!

Inn2 · October 2013

Feel better, soon!

babygiantquest · October 2013

Glad they figured it out, and I hope she feels terrible for laughing at you last night. Feel better soon!

JenMatt2010 · October 2013

This sucks

hope the meds kick in and you feel better soon! And what a bitch..sorry you had to deal with her!

Chrisanna0508 · October 2013

Yuck! I hope you get feeling better soon and I would have lost it on that nurse

asilwhite · October 2013

Ugh mastitis

hopefully those antibiotics work quickly and you're on the mend soon.

ajjf1026 · October 2013

Hope you feel better!!

andbabymakessix · October 2013

Hope you feel better! I had mastitis pop up last weekend too. Good thing is that it usually goes away as quickly as it pops up (with treatment). Keep nursing as much as possible , massage the breast, and make sure you are emptying the affected breast (pump if you need to).

tpeale · October 2013

Sorry mastitis sucks!!! Had twice with ds1! Feel better soon!!

acethebase · October 2013

God, you poor thing! I'm sorry and hope you feel better!

*blue*flower* · October 2013

I was going to say when I was reading your initial post that it sounded like mastitis. I had it last week (and with my older DD.) The antibiotics work pretty quickly so I hope you are feeling better soon!