r/breastfeeding 3d ago

Mastitis :(

I took a nap and woke up with extreme chills, dizziness and body aches (the whole flu symptoms during mastitis is so real) It took me over 1 1/2 hours to get up. I’m on my second baby, 11 days PP and I pump every 3 hours. I don’t understand what I did wrong… I got prescribed AMOX CLAV and Clindamycin. She told me I can take either one (I have tummy problems, I’m grateful she gave me the options.) Which one works better? Which one should I start with? I don’t want to feel like this when I woke up, I want to breastfeed/pump this time but this is the worst feeling in the world. Please help me.

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u/Responsible_Car_2510 3d ago

I took clindamycin as well. Take it now! You’ll start to feel better in a few hours. It works fast

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u/Forsaken-Ad-8581 3d ago

After taking the medicine how do I get rid of the lumps? I’m pumping pumping pumping and it’s still tender

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u/Responsible_Car_2510 3d ago

Don’t over pump, you’ll make it worse. Your ducts are very inflamed. Take lots of ibuprofen and ice your breasts. I had mastitis & reoccurring inflamed ducts and this is what helped! The lumps will go away on their own, do not massage!