I am a first time mom breastfeeding my 2 mo old daughter exclusively. She is thriving....but I am dealing with a nasty ductal yeast infection in one breast that has me very discouraged. I started having severe deep shooting pains and burning sensations 4 wks ago. It didn't happen every time I nursed.The pain got so bad that I was in hysterics and afraid to be alone with my baby. My mw said to take motrin and referred me to a breast specialist who did an ultrasound and said everything was normal....and that I probably just needed to stop breastfeeding. I was so emotional and down, and knew there had to be another way. I researched online and consulted with local lactation services and we decided it was classic ductal yeast....and my baby had thrush (a white tounge only that the ped said was perfectly normal when I questioned her).
So, now the baby has been on nystatin for 5 days and I took a 400mg loading dose of diflucan 5 days ago with 200mg daily since then. I have a 14 day supply.
The pain has only occurred once since treatment and it was extremely mild...only burning on the nipple area. My question is.....has this worked for anyone. I have read a lot of people's stories and I get the picture that yeast is hard to beat......I feel like I need some encouragement....I'm trying to remain positive but I live in fear that the pain will return. I just won't give up on breastfeeding!
Thanks for any advice you have!
So, now the baby has been on nystatin for 5 days and I took a 400mg loading dose of diflucan 5 days ago with 200mg daily since then. I have a 14 day supply.
The pain has only occurred once since treatment and it was extremely mild...only burning on the nipple area. My question is.....has this worked for anyone. I have read a lot of people's stories and I get the picture that yeast is hard to beat......I feel like I need some encouragement....I'm trying to remain positive but I live in fear that the pain will return. I just won't give up on breastfeeding!
Thanks for any advice you have!