No probs! It sounds nasty. I'm pretty sure the cold temps is a *must* with vasospasm but maybe just check our nipple after a feed. Does it turn white? That's another sign. It does sound unlikely though.
Thrush should have cleared up with Daktarin. Maybe the nipple is simply damaged somehow. I'd highly recommend getting a LC to have a look at it. I saw several GP's that kept on treating me for thrush, only my LC knew what was really wrong. Even when I went back to my GP to get the script for my medication, they claimed they'd never heard of vasospasm
SS, I am not sure what could be causing your pain, but it is most likely going to be either thrush or a breast infection. The question about whether your EBM would be ok is not a yes/no answer. It is believed that some thrush passes into EBM, but it is in just a small amount that it wouldn't affect an otherwise healthy baby. Thrush is everywhere all the time, we all have it on us, so babies are constantly exposed. It becomes a problem if they (or we) get exposed to enough of it or get run down enough for it to take hold. If you ask enough professionals you will get some saying yes it's fine and other's saying it isn't. It's really your call and your friend's - but remember the anti-infective properties breastmilk has also!
Taurean, you are right about getting a LC to look at it. That's why I went to the ABA meeting. (although as far as I know they aren't certified LCs).
Mantaray, Thanks for the info. I have just left it up to her. I told her about my issues and told her that it MAY be an infection or thrush, but it is up to her whether she wants to use the milk or not. And whether she wants to scald the milk (killing the immune supportive substances, but also yeasts). Totally her call.
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