It actually makes me angry that GPs don't have better training in these things. Even the mw at the hossy sent me home with mastitis and told me that even though I had a red, sore breast, felt like I'd been hit by a bus and had woken up shivering in the night, that is mustn't be mastitis as the redness wasn't in the right place!

MummaB, it might be an idea to see a different GP or go to an emergency room over the weekend. If it is an absess it really needs to be treated. I hope it goes away quickly for you