Fuschia Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Has anyone had one? I am bf 18m old twins, out of the blue I have two huge hard hot lumps, one all puss-y? have been on antibiotics for a few days, went to a and e last night, they wanted to admit me, but I couldn?t do that really?. as i cosleep and couldn?t leave my babies all night.I had IV antibiotics in casualty and came home with high dose penicillin, have to go tomorrow for an ultrasound and to discuss having it drained.Anyone have any experience? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Fuschia, what a nasty experience - so sorry to hear it, poor you.I very much hope you recover soon and without too much pain and trouble. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboarder Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Oh - not had this (I know my mum had one when feeding my sister) but it sounds really horrible. Any idea why it happened/what caused it? After 18 months breastfeeding? Is feeding really painful? Hope you get better...x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nappy Lady Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Ouch F, you poor thing.Molly Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
candj Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Fuschia, poor thing. Is it mastitis? I used to get hard and very painful lumps that were warm when you touched them. I assumed they were blocked milk ducts so used to make baby nurse as much as possible (or use breast pump) while simultaneously pushing/massaging on the hard lumps. Very painful but worked every time and problem was resolved within 24 hours. Hope you feel better soon!-C Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 poor you fuschia. hope you get better soon xxx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 It's much more than mastitis.. I have had the occasional dose of that before, hard and lumpy but resolves with nurofen, lots of feeding and a hot shower. But this is two huge hard lumps, one of which is oozing pus and blood. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanstands Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I've read about this - and read that its alot worse than mastitus and I've had that about 8 times. Poor you, how awful. Are you laid up, is it really painful, are you able to feed still? Let me know if you need anything brought round or if I can help out in any other way at all!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 I am still feeding.. have to really else I'd explode. But I can't bear to touch the affected bits.Will go to Kings in the morning. I hope I don't have to be admitted. Would be awful Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Ugh. Had a truly dreadful night. I was crying in pain, literally, and woke up both babies, repeatedly, who by 2.30am set up some sort of toddler assault course which involved clambering up the foot of the big bed, jumping on Mr F, then flinging thmeselves off the bed onto me where I lay sobbing in a ball on the floor. Anyway, a random kick boxing style maneouvre from one baby must have burst the abcess in some fashion, either that or the shedloads of drugs I'd taken, finally had an effect, and the pain suddenly lessened at about 3am, though the babies carried on rampaging till about 4.30am. Suffice it to say the worst of he miscreants is still asleep!Wish me luck at Kings. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillywoman Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Oh Fuschia, you poor Love. An abscess is nasty, really nasty. Two is doubly nasty. A dear friend had one, like you it came out of the blue and she was quite poorly with it, and like you hospitalised. I'm afraid that you may have to spend a night or so in hospital depending on how they respond to the antibiotics. And they may well advise you that you can't BF for a short while while your body heals. If they're on one side only you may be able to feed from the other side, I guess just see what they say. I think abscesses are caused by undiagnosed mastitis developing unchecked, but I'm not certain? However they happen the are a serious complaint and I'm so glad that you're going to Kings. I'm sending you as much love, and as many positive thoughts as I can.SW Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
candj Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Good luck at Kings today and hope everything is resolved soon. Hopefully also meet up at the Horniman or somewhere on Wednesday?! Only if you are feeling up to it!Best,-C x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hope all goes well today Fuschia, what a horrible thing to have happen to you :'(Hopefully will be able to meet up Wednesday if all is well.P x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjcroft Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hi Fuschia - have sent you a PM with some advice based on my own experience. You will get good care at the breast clinic at Kings and they will ensure you are on medication strong enough to fight the infection. Not sure if my experience was typical but on the postive side, I was able to continue to feed my son and wasn't admitted. However, during the early stages I was at the clinic twice a week to have the abscess drained. Good luck. I really hope you get better soon - it is a really miserable and painful thing to go through.Kx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanity girl Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hi Fuschia, I've also sent you a PM. Hope it clears up soon. x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crokes Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Fuschia, lots and lots of luck at kings today and speedy healing to you. Sounds like a nightmare, hang in there. x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-252970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 The breast clinic were lovely.. and I was impressed to be called at 8.30 this morning with an appt slot!They changed my antiobiotic, apparently the one given to me by the out of hours doc and by a and e, is not the best one.They took out lots of fluid, which will be cultured. I go back Thursday. I am now rattling with antibiotics...I did think I'd go to work tomorrow, but actually that seems silly.Weds I do have the babies so unless I'm so ill by then Mr F has to stay home or I arrange extra child care, I'll be up for going somewhere in the morning esp if it's with other mums who can give a hand if strenuous toddler wrangling is required. I do feel like I've been kicked by a horse.off to bed now for a nap!! The babies have just gone out for a walk (not on their own, obviously) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8172-breast-abcess/#findComment-253006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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