I hope someone can give me some pointers on this. It is a case where it
seems everything is being done right but these things just won't stop.
Here is some background:

- lumpiness covers about 1/3 - 1/2 of her breast usually starting at armpit
but sometimes on upper inside
- massages, applies heat/shower and has seen 2-3 strings of thick milk come
out as well as "pieces" of milk plugs
- lumps are painful enough to require mom take Tylenol and keep her from
sleeping well
- mom says breast feels like "hamburger patty" inside
- often feels as if fluid is backed up 2 inches above her breasts, very
painful swelling
- mom has been varying positions including upside down, side lying, cradle etc.
- this occurs on both sides alternately; just as she clears it up on one
side she gets it on the other
- has been a problem since baby was about 6-8 weeks, and he is 5 months now.
- mom must sleep on her back; side sleeping makes them come back faster
- moms must vigorously massage during feeds and in the shower etc.
- already wearing loose bras/clothing, usually removes shirt to avoid
bunching up
- mom's fluid intake is at least 60 oz a day, usually closer to 100 oz
- mom is on asthma meds:  TheoDur 300mg 2x/day, Ventolin inhaler as needed,
and Azmacort inhaler 6 puffs 2x/day. (any connection to this? she was
wondering if asthma/mucus is a factor?)

(Interesting note, mom has started drinking one Coke a day since April 15
and says coincidentally (or not?) the lumps have gone down and she hasn't
had a problem with any getting hard/painful - What could be going on with
this? I would think coke/caffeine would make it worse if fibrocystic
breasts were part of this??)

Anyway sorry for the length, but does anyone have any suggestions?  These
keep happening over and over and over.  I did suggest lecithin, as
mentioned in the BAB but she is waiting to see if her one Coke a day theory
holds. (??)

Thanks in advance for any info!!!

Still in no-mail land so private CCs appreciated! (sorry!)


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Karen
La Leche League Leader - Pesnacola, FL
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