Mastitis?

Question

I woke up this morning with a lot of pain in my right breast. Up in the cusp of my armpit. I have a fever, body aches, a constant migraine and my supply is low. I can't find a lump and there's no redness or swelling. And I felt no symptoms of a clogged duct. Should I go to the doctor? Are there any tests they can do?

Answer

You may have mastitis, definitely go to your doc. Keep nursing as much as you can, drink lots of fluids. Typically there is redness or heat on the breast when it is mastitis. I had mastitis and didnt know it. I thought i had a clogged duct that wouldnt go away, i went and had my doc check it out (im VERY BIG chested), the underside of my breast was red and hot....that explains why i felt like crap. I kept nursing, pain went away within 24 hours and my supply went back up. We nursed and pumped. I ate oatmeal and lots.of wholesome food as well as a lootttttt of water.

Answer

They do an exam but definitely get it checked! Mastitis can turn bad very quick. You need antibiotics. I had mastitis in September and it crippled my supply.

Mastitis?

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