Laurie, I agree with you on probiotics for the mother and also that it isn't 
Raynaud's phenomenon - but for different reasons. Raynaud's can indeed be 
unilateral, irrespective of the part of the body. I have personal experience 
of this as it affects just one of my fingers on one hand, not all the other 
fingers and not the other hand.

Virginia
in Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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From: "Laurie Wheeler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 11:57 PM
Subject: breast and nipple pain evades 4 medical personnel


> Excellent responses so far, from some of our best experts. I can picture a
> mom carrying a 7.5 month old on her hip with her posture warped. If there
> was any nerve impingement already, this would exacerbate it. I think it
> worth pursuing the Mammary Constriction Syndrome, as the stretches and
> exercises would not hurt, I wouldn't think. Maybe even some chiropractic
> adjustments?
>
> I don't think it's Raynaud's because I would expect that to be bilateral.
> The subclinical mastitis or bacterial lactiferous duct infection makes
> sense. Mother has had mastitis x2 before, and had an inverted nipple. It
> seems baby nurses more there but pops on/off so maybe more of a supply
> there but less adequate drainage? All factors for mastitis. If mother does
> take antibiotics, I would also recommend probiotics to help balance,
> restore flora. I am sure Dr. Eglash would let you share her post with 
> mom's
> primary provider. Remember do a culture first.
>
> Laurie Wheeler RN MN IBCLC
> Mississippi USA
>
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