Mastitis

I haven’t had a confirmed case of mastitis but I’ve definitely gotten clogged and had pain/aches and chills because of it. Each time it only lasted 2 or 3 days and i relieved my symptoms by taking hot showers and soaking my nipple with a wash cloth. Then I’d massage the area that was hard from the clog to see if I could release some of the pressure. I also had that baby breastfeed from that breast as often as possible no matter how painful let down was.

Sounds like you might have a mild case of mastitis. I wish you the best of lucky and for it to heal quickly!! I had it 1 weeks postpartum and it was the worth pain! It took me about three days after being on antibiotics to feel better. I agree with the previous comment on having the baby nurse on that side as much as possible or pump that’s what I did when I couldn’t take the pain. They says to use a Haaka with epsom salt, use warm compresses before nursing and cold after. Taking a hot shower or bath will also help. And what I felt helped me the most was massaging the clogs out, press your fingers in circle motion from armpit to nipple and kinda squeeze the clog out. Hope this helps!!