The same woman who was hoping to eventually wean her son from the SNS sent
me the following yesterday (forwarded with permission):

<<I received word yesterday afternoon that my prolactin levels are very
low. I don't know any more than this right now, because they just called
with the test results and I haven't been able to discuss it personally with
my doctor. But I'm pretty depressed, to say the least. One thing my doctor
told me, which I was not aware of, is that sometimes impaired prolactin is
a side effect of prolonged medication use, in my case those meds being
Ritalin, Dexedrine and Prozac/Zoloft for ADD and depression. I have been on
those meds since I was 14-I'm now 28, almost 29.

And also, my right breast seems to be getting smaller with less milk in
it. It almost feels as light as it did before I got pregnant. I've even
made an effort to pump it after every feeding to provide extra stimulation.
>>

How low is too low for her to be able to nurse her son exclusively? Is there
still hope that she can build up her milk supply with low levels of
prolactin? Is there anything in particular she should explore when she
speaks with her doctor tomorrow? I've tried a search of the archives several
times, and it keeps timing out.

She has been leaving messages for her LC since Tuesday and has gotten no
response. I've already told her to find a new one -- and fast.

I really appreciate all the helpful responses I've gotten over the past few
days -- too many to thank each of you personally. But I appreciate it so
much.

Janice Berry
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Columbus, OH