That is how bad I feel right now. I woke up at 1 am this morning to the worst pain I have ever had. This pain is probably the equivalent of having a baby or a kidney stone (both of which I have had). The worse part — it is in my breast. (warning: body parts conversation about to ensue). I pumped at 1 and cried the entire time (and anyone who know me know I don’t cry — ever). I then tried to go back to bed. I put a moist heating pad on my breast and laid in bed and cried until 5. I did some research and all I came up with was mastisis and a clogged duct. Problem is, I don’t have all the symptoms for either one. At 5, I finally remember that I have 600 mg of Ibuprofin left from when I had Will, so I took one of those. I also pumped in extreme pain for 45 minutes. My doctor’s office does not open until 9, so I had to suck it up till then. When I did get ahold of them, they told me to monitor my symptoms and call back at 12 (which I did). She told me that they were having problems getting ahold of the dr and that she would call me back when she did. About 1:10, she called me back and said since I was not running a fever I most likely just had a clogged duct. I should keep taking the Ibuprofin and if I spiked a fever, I needed to call.
2 o’clock rolled around and we had to take Will to his pediatric cardiologist appointment. I took my temp again and it was 100.3. Instead of calling the doctor, we went to Will’s appointment. I know, typical mom. His health is more important than mine. 🙂 Good news, the heart murmur is normal one and they are not concerned at all. We have to go back in 5 months, so they can recheck. However, they told me not to worry about it.
It was about 4 by the time we got home and my temp was about 97.9. So I still didn’t call. I pumped, ate something, and went to bed. I woke up about 8:30 pm and pumped and took my temp. I am now running a 101.3 fever. I had the doctor paged and she decided to call me a prescription for antibiotics in. Being that I pump, I should not have mastis. However, something is definitely going on. If my fever does not go down in the next 4 hours, I will be going to the emergency room tonight. What a great way to spend the 4th!
I’ll take any advice that anyone has!
I have no idea what to do, please see a doctor if it stays that bad though. It doesn't sound right at all. 🙁
My temp went up to 101.7 and they are currently trying to control it with Tylenol. Needless to say that this ruined my pas for the 4th.
Hmm.. I would say more bed rest but my parents always tell me to get up and exercise. (which doesn't help by the way). When I get a fever I usually sleep until my body automatically wakes up and when I do I feel much better. Drink lots of water. Eat the right food… more bland stuff because it will calm your stomach.. and drink all your medicine… and do something fun a little.. like watch a movie in bed, it's comforting.
Well I hope you feel better!
I do hope that everything will turn out okay.. get well soon and good luck 🙂
This does not sound right or good. I would be headed to the emerg dept anyway. Better to be safe than sorry. Hope your feeling better!
Oh dear… um I don't know what I would do except see the doctor! Obviously comparing myself in your situation is hard as I don't pump – nor need to at the moment
I hope you get it sorted out because thats very worrying!
Get everything checked out ASAP. Your health is nothing to toy with sugar.
i don't understand why haven't you went to the emergency room at the first place. if you feel that much pain you should go no matter what
How are you doing now???
I hope you are better by now. That's great news about Will!
I would go to your doctor it sounds like you could have an infection. I am glad to hear that Will's heart mumur is normal.
I don't know how to start ! normally you should approach your family doctor then you have take proper medic ions for the illness, i think its should not be big trouble to you, i hope it will cure as soon as possible,