I need help ASAP!!

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For reference, I exclusively pump. I finally figured out why pumping has hurt me so bad for so long! I am COVERED in milk blisters. I mean at least 4 or 5 on one side. I never knew what to look for and not looking close enough I didn’t know what was wrong with my nipple. I went into a depression and stopped my usual pumping routine and started doing really bad about it.. I have so many knots and blisters and I don’t know what to do 😭😭 I’m assuming this is why my supply disappeared too 😭

I made it worse and now it’s impossible to pump 😭😭 it BURNS! I’ve tried salt rinses, heat, haaka, nursing, all purpose nipple ointment, just neosporin, all I’ve done is irritate it messing with them 😭 I need a fix fast I’ve only managed to pump twice today!

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Na

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Need to see your doctor. Could be a skin infection, shingles, etc. May not be related to pumping. If you stopped abruptly it’s possible you are getting milk clogs and infection behind them. There is usually no quick fix for an issue that gradually got worse so hang in there and see your doc ASAP!

He

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I’m so sorry sounds terrible!!! Definitely see lactation consultant/ doctor ASAP.In the meantime, if I were in that position I’d apply hot compress over the unaffected parts of my breast and hand express so the plastic wasn’t on my nipple.

Su

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I'm so sorry mama. That sounds awfully painful. Did you have you flanges sized for the proper fit? Do you use a balm or coconut oil while pumping?