Mastitis - sooo painful - any tips?

[Razzberry]

As thr title suggests - I have mastitis, all because I missed DD's 8pm feed last night as DH gave her a bottle when I went to see the musical Wicked. The doc has put me on antibiotics and am taking panadol for the pian but just so sore and hot!
The doc said I was very unlucky to get it after just missing one feed and I thought it strange too as she can go 8 hours overnight without a feed and shes 4.5 months so thought my supply had settled down but BAM - Huge rock hard melons, felt a bit better after she fed but very sore this morning.

Any tips on how to ease the pain? howlong does mastitis last for?

[Barb Glare]

Mastitis can sure lay you low, but the good news is it wll be over in no time, Feed frequently to keep your breasts as empty as possible and put an icepack on after feeds to reduce swelling. It will be all over in12-24 hrs

[Cherished]

oh erybery I have no idea about mastitis but I am glad to read in Barb's post that it will be over quickly. rest up hon and I hope you are great other wise xoxo

[onthefly]

Make sure you get plenty of rest - can you spend the day in bed with your baby?
Hope you're feeling better soon

[Peach*]

You poor thing! I was struck down a couple of months ago so I know how you feel, its horrible hey Like the other Girls said, take it easy, smash the panadol and rest! I found a hot washer soothing too. Hope it passes soon for you