Just want to chime in: -vasospasm, not secondary to yeast but a compression suck or another suck dysfunction - milk plug (white head on nipple surface) some people think that is thrush when in fact it's a thick milk plugging a pore Both of these cause a burning-type pain often misdiagnosed as thrush. That's why no one should treat without a thorough in-person exam and lactation consult Maria Parlapiano RN IBCLC Postpartum Place Chatham, NJ *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome