BF'ing: Soreness from a Plugged Duct

[smock]

I woke up with what I suspect is a plugged duct, though I couldn't feel a particular lump. I've been nursing a lot on that side, and done some extra pumping, plus a heating pad and massage. I think it's better, but it's still really sore.

Here's my question: if you've had a plugged duct, how long was your breast sore?

[geek96]

Usually 2-3 days. It is definitely one of the most annoying/aching pains.

[ssmjlm]

A few days.

But I suffered from regular (like daily then weekly) plugged ducts until 8ish months.

If you think you're getting them regularly, I can't recommend lecithin enough.

[GracieLouFreebush1]

2-3 days.

[smock]

Dec 1, 2014 14:41:28 GMT -5 ssmjlm said:

A few days.

But I suffered from regular (like daily then weekly) plugged ducts until 8ish months.

If you think you're getting them regularly, I can't recommend lecithin enough.

That sounds awful! I feel very lucky that this is my first plugged duct at 6 months of BF'ing. 

[smock]

I'm also having a little pity party for myself, since in the last month I've had mono, food poisoning (I spent Saturday and Sunday mostly in bed feeling nauseous), and now a sore boob. I'm ready to feel healthy again, dammit!

[Deleted]

The soreness usually lasted a couple of days for me.

[greycat]

2-3 days

It sounds like you've been through the wringer. Hope you feel better soon!