nova147 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I have mastitis. I'm nursing baby number 4, who is 8 months old. I've never had mastitis before. It hurts SO much! Dental abcesses compare, but nothing else (ok, childbirth, but I block that out!). I want to stop nursing because it hurts whenever he touches me. Bu that would make it worse. Plus, it hurts whenever the kids climb on me, when I lay m arm the wrong way, and sometimes for no clear reason. I'm on antibiotics, but They take a while. I took 14 ibuprofen today (doctor told me up to 16 was fine), just to function. And I'm exhausted. Ok, done complaining. DH is sick of my whining. So I'm sharing with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 :( Yes, and it really takes all your strength. Rest up, and I hope you feel better soon! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhjmom Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 :grouphug: hope you feel better soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Cornelia Snook Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 How long have you been on the antibiotics? I get mastitis at least twice with every baby, and I start to feel better within a day or two of starting the medicine. Seems like I always get it when teaching a newborn to nurse (bad latch) and when they start cutting teeth, so I get bitten and it gets infected. Sigh. I hope this almost-here baby will be a better nurser! I hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Oh that's not fair. Any chance of just taking baby to bed and staying there for a day or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I hope you feel better soon. Can you see a lactation consultant if you need help with the latch? I know it is hard to nurse through it.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Bad latching got me too .... :( I feel for you! Just had to say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I've had mastitis once. It's the sickest I've ever been. Horrible experience! I can so commiserate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova147 Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Thank you for your sympathy! DS is sleeping longer at night, which is probably why I got the plugged duct that started this. And life is more than a little stressful right now, which is probably why it's so bad. I've been on the antibiotic 2 1/2 days, but the dr told me to expect it to take a while because we suspect MRSA. (DH has had several MRSA infections. Thankfully, not the hospital strain, but it is still harder to treat.) I'm resting as much as one can with 4 kiddos. There's been more than a little TV around here for a few days! Anyway, thanks for the support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm so sorry. I had mastitis with my last three kids, more than once each. I have never been so sick and miserable. Do hot compresses seem to help? Massaging out the duct? It's excruciating, but does end in relief. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: If the duct is still plugged massaging it out in a hot shower might help. Also take baby and diapers and stay in bed as much as you can. Let the others watch TV. If you are engorged don't forget reverse pressure softening to soften where baby latches. It helps so much. PS Cabbage leaves can be cooling too but can dry you up so use with caution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Yes, cabbage leaves work very well. Drink lots of fluids and keep nursing, even though it hurts so much. And like someone else said, keep the baby with you and stay in bed as much as possible. Keep us updated. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova147 Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 I think the antibiotics are starting to kick in! I'm not in nearly as much pain. I really appreciate all the sympathy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I think the antibiotics are starting to kick in! I'm not in nearly as much pain. I really appreciate all the sympathy! I'm glad that it's getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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