Mastitis?

[girlinyork]

I think I have mastitis. Been a bit shaky and out of sorts all day and I've got a localised burning patch in my breast which feels a bit hard. Is this like a medical emergency or can I wait until Monday to call my GP?

TIA x

 

[Kristeeny1]

I'd recommend calling your doctor. Mastitis can get worse quickly. I had a 101 fever when we spoke to my doc and I started on antibiotics right away. 6 hours later my fever was 104 and I had to go to the emergency room for IV antibiotics.

Good luck! Feel better!

 

[fieryphoenix]

I wouldn't wait the weekend, could they get you in today yet?

 

[girlinyork]

My doctors closed hours ago (I'm in the UK). There's an out of hours service but it's always busy and full of drunks -_- I tried the NHS symptom checker and it told me I am having a heart attack and to call an ambulance. I'm not feverish - could it just be a blocked duct?

 

[Katteh]

Do you have a temperature? I'd get to the out of hours doctors today as you need antibiotics if its mastitis as it can progress to an abscess if not treated x

 

[girlinyork]

I'm waiting for a call back from the doctor. I've shown my hubby the kellymom site where it says how important it is to rest. Silver linings and such

 

[sheldonsmommy]

I'd say if you're feeling ill then you may already have mastitis. Mine progressed rather quickly. I did get into the doctor's office that day, and we agreed that I would wait a day to fill the prescription. I made it until the evening (resting in bed) and I felt like my skin was going to fall off lol. Antibiotics took about 1.5 days to work.

 

[sheldonsmommy]

In the meantime, nurse a lot on that side (maybe a pump between feeds?) and use heat and massage to help fight potential infections and unclog the duct. Hope it clears up soon for you!

 

[girlinyork]

Thanks everyone. I've now got a ten day course of flucloxacillin. GP said it is mastitis and that had I waited out the weekend it could've gotten bad quickly and taken more time/effort to heal

 

[Bevziibubble]

Glad you got seen and got antibiotics. You did the right thing as it can become very painful if left.

Hope you're feeling better soon