I managed to make it almost 6 months, but my time for mastitis has come 
I called my doctor, took a hot shower, am massaging and pumping like crazy, but I still feel like hell. Anything else I should be doing? How long until you felt better?
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I felt better after about 12 hours on antibiotics. Also mastitis sucks I'm sorry
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Microwave a sock filled with rice and stick it in your bra. Keep heat applied to the area!
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I felt better in about a day....I was already feeling perfectly functional by the time I was able to see the doctor the next day.
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Oh ugh. Mastitis is the worst. Hope you're feeling better soon.
I felt better much quicker with antibiotics, but only took them for the first time I had it. Without, the worst of the flu like symptoms cleared up in 24 hours and I was fully better after three ish days.
Lie down and rest as much as possible, nurse a lot and just generally take it easy. If you're not improving soon definitely get the antibiotics.
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It took about a day for me, but I also had a horrible sinus infection at the same time.
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Ugh so sorry! Sleeping helped, I was basically incapacitated until the meds kicked in the next day
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Oh no, mastitis was awful for me. Hot water bottles helped. Sending love.
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Keep up the hot packs, massage and pumping. Your milk is totally safe for baby. Get on antibiotics asap! Taking ibuprofen or tylenol mightmake you feel a little better.
Be careful to avoid pressure- such as underwire bras, sleeping on your belly, carrying a bag on your shoulder, etc
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@LovelyPlum: Hope you're feeling better today!!
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@LovelyPlum: hope you're feeling better!
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Thanks ladies. I got the antibiotics and am just waiting on them to kick in.
@nana87: @regberadaisy: thanks for checking in
I feel leas flu-y today, but the breast pain is worse. I keep pumping and nursing, but it hurts. Hoping tomorrow is better.
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I had 2 with my first and with antibiotcs i felt better after 24 hours! I also got Silverette nursing cups to prevent having more
I feel leas flu-y today, but the breast pain is worse. I keep pumping and nursing, but it hurts. Hoping tomorrow is better.
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