Yes you can hun. It might just mean the milk is flowing from other ducts, not the one that is blocked. We have lots of ducts that provide themilk in our breasts, just because one is blocked, doesn't mean you won't get any milk.
And yes, masitis is horrid. If you have any of those other symptoms, go to the doctor as soon as you can and get a script for antibiotics.
It does sound a bit like a blocked duct. Do you have a white spot on your nipple? I had similar symptoms when DS was weaning. The LC I spoke to asked that question. I did have one. So I was told to try to squeeze the spot out (like squeezing a pimple). Very painful but it worked. When I was sueezing it, I could see the white spot coming out just like a pimple. Once it was out, the milk started spraying. Best feeling ever lol! You might have to feed or express a little to get some relief. Basically there are many ducts in the breast & even if one is blocked, the rest will still flow. The blocked one will continue to produce milk but with no release, it becomes hard & sore to touch. HTH
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