help! possible TMI

[beansbeans!]

Hi all;

So for the last few days I have had a red spot just under my nipple, about an inch sized circle, it tender and hard when you touch it.
Im thinking it mastitis. But Im not entriely sure.
Im thinking there are two possible causes, one Miss H is teething rather badly and she could have bit it during a night feed and I just didnt wake up to it. Or I had a hayfever tablet the other day, that the chemist said was ok to use whilst breastfeeding, so I took it without reading the info first, I read the info later and it said not to be used with bfing.

But I am in so much pain. it hurts to sit, let alone feed. I have put up with it for the last few days cause I honestly thought it would resolve itself, but it hasn't.

So now I need some help! Please anyone?

Cheers in advance

Justine

[jesses_girl]

try some warm compress and massage the area, i know it hurts but it sounds like mastitis. Try to massage when your lo is feeding or hand express. Good luck!

[onthefly]

Sounds like a blockage - defnitely do what you can to relieve it. Any flu symptoms? They would indicate mastitis also.
Give the ABA a call for advice on how best to deal with it - they'll have some more tips you can try.

[beansbeans!]

thank you all so much!

Well I have hayfever at the moment which makes everything a bit harder. So Im sneezing, runny nose, headaches, etc...

I will give the aba a call and have a chat though, and will make an appointment with a gp on tuesday, considering tomorrow is a public holiday.
A shower sounds fantastic anyhow, now I have the perfect excuse!

[onthefly]

Don't hesitate taking yourself off to an afterhours clinc or such like if you feel dreadful befor eyou can see the gp - sometimes it will sort itself out but sometimes you really need antibiotics and mastitis can really knock you about.

[angelaartsstudent]

Is it red and raised at all?

[beansbeans!]

Yep its red and raised, well at least it feels raised when I touch it

I had forgotten about the after hours clinic, I always forget that those sorts of clinics exist these days

[ubba82]

Hi Justine,
It could be a blocked duct. Have a shower and let the warm water run on your breast and 'try' and massage the lump - not too much that it hurts. Have your baby feed with her chin pointing in the direction of the lump, wether it be a normal hold or under the arm hold but try to still feed off that side as much as possible.
If it is mastitis I think you get flu like symptoms and a rash. Don't quote me on that though.
If it doesn't clear up in a few days go and see your GP
HTH,
Bec