> >Breast pains, shooting, for about 5 years, way before baby or pregnancy. >Slightly worse in pregnancy. When pumping began she complained of severe pain. I would recommend a good OT or PT to examine for back muscle tension or spasm. I have had several breast pain cases that were resolved with a couple of therapeutic massage sessions with a good OT in our area. There are muscles in the back that are directly connected to the breast. Sometimes a chiropractic work-up is added. I would be surprised if 5 years of breast pain is due to yeast. I would expect yeast overgrowth to create symptoms other than this in a non-pregnant, non-lactating woman. Be sure that any body work done while mom is on her stomach is done with a small pillow or rolled-up towel below her breasts so that there isn't pressure on her breasts. She could also feed the baby before the work is done. Patricia Gima, IBCLC Milwaukee [log in to unmask]