If your caregivers think its thrush, then I would use the recommended treatment.

You possibly do have vasospasm too, but there isn't really a treatment for it other than watching the attachment each time and trying to keep those nipples warm. It will go in time when your nipples toughen up a bit.

Oh hun...what a pain for you! I still cringe when I remember getting out of the shower in those early days...ouch. My nipple would shrivel up and be excruciating to touch. Ouch!!

Good luck!!