Heidihi

holly7,

did you get the results yet?

Hi all, i just need some advice.  I am a breastfeeding mother of two.  And I have had mastitis in the same breast only one side 10 times.  I have been on antibiotics, antifungals, NSAID's etc....  I feel I have an underlying problem and the doctors are finally listening and looking further into my problem.  I get mastitis or the start of it at least 2x's a month. Sometimes it's debilitating other times I catch it and treat it before the fever's set in.   I went to see the doctor last thurs. because I wanted answers.   My milk was cultured and now I am waiting for the results.   The doctor said that the next step if the cultures are neg. would be to see a specialist because she would be worried about IBC. It's rare she said but is something to consider.  The symptoms I get when the mastitis come on are the same as IBC.  I seem to have underlying breast pain all the time, sometimes pain under my arms and down my arm, there are no palpable masses, no rash or reddness (only when the mastitis is present).  There have been times when I am nursing and I notice a small red spot that is very painful (about the size of my pinkie nail) then a few hours later 1/3 of my breast is very hard red, painful.   It usually goes away to return another time.  I really hate meds and have been on so many and i am sick of it to be honest and now just want answers so that I can nurse my baby normally and everyon could be happy.  Do any of you have any thoughts to all of this and what I am going through.  I will let you all know the culture reports when I get them. 

Thanks Heidihi