Who here had mastitis?

[oregonpachey]

I had it when Cal was first born and it was very obvious that was the issue. Sore breasts, blushing, flu symptoms, etc.

I am sick and am not sure if it's mastitis or just some stomach thing.

I started feeling ill last night. My stomach was upset and I was really tired so I went to bed early. Around midnight I woke up and got sick (pooping and puking) and then went back to bed.

I am super achy and sore today. I have a mild fever and just feel blah. My stomach is better. My breasts feel okay although my nipples don't feel great.

Mastitis? Or something else? Diagnose me please.

[ijack]

I would guess stomach issues. I hope you feel better soon!

[Tea-rific]

I had it a few weeks ago.

I woke up with a 102.8 fever and was super dizzy. My breast was bright red and hot to the touch. I could also feel a large duct block. It hurt terribly to nurse from that side, but my OB said it was the best thing to do. She prescribed antibiotics I was feeling better 24 hours later.

I did not feel sick to my stomach, but was really weak and slept for almost an entire day.

Feel better soon!

[rootbeerfloat]

When I had mastitis, my boobs were hot, and there was a visible red spot. I also didn't have any stomach issues.

Maybe you just have a bug.

Take care.

[Ashley&Scott]

I haven't had mastitis but it sounds like a stomach bug/flu to me.

What your describing doesn't sound like this:
kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/mastitis/

Do your best to get more rest & fluids, hope you feel better soon!

[Mrs.Syntax]

When I had it, my boob had bright red streaks and was rock hard. I went from feeling good to feeling completely out of it in a very short period of time. I had a high fever but no stomach/bowel problems.

[bunch]

Jul 25, 2012 14:04:12 GMT -5 Mrs.Syntax said:

When I had it, my boob had bright red streaks and was rock hard. I went from feeling good to feeling completely out of it in a very short period of time. I had a high fever but no stomach/bowel problems.

same

[vegas]

I had it three times. With the last bout, about 9 months in, I decided to stop bfing. It always felt like the flu, I had a high temp (over 101) and I had achiness all over. I also had red spots on my breast and it felt hot and painful to the touch. I never had any stomach issues.

Hope you feel better.

[Deleted]

You can still just plain get sick when nursing. I puked my way through Christmas Day.

Lots of rest, lots of fluids, take some Advil to feel human, give it a day. You'll either be feeling better (yay!) or worse (go to the doc).