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Subject:	severe engorgement
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Date:	Sun, 18 Mar 2001 14:35:29 EST
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Pat suggested,

> Have you tried ibuprophen?  I find that cabbage, cold compresses, and
> ibuprophen are a good combination, especailly the cabbage/ibuprophen duo.
> I "suggest" 600mg loading dose and 400mg every 4 hours until the
> engorgement is resolved.
>
>
Yes -- she's taking Advil (I'll call her and check on the dose) and pumping
every 2 - 3 hours ATC.  I've also suggested watermelon, caffeine, cucumbers &
asparagus as natural diuretics.

Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC
Lactation Education Consultants
Wheaton, Illinois
www.lactationeducationconsultants.com

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