On Wed, 6 Oct 2004 08:21:12 EDT, Ann Perry <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Jennifer, veins on the breast certainly can be very pronounced but they are
> not varicose veins like on the legs or valvula.  I would definitely tell her
> not to use Preparation H.  That is for burning and itching of hemorrhoids.  If
> the vein is bothering her cool compresses may help.
> I know I throw this out to this group often but I do respect Dr. Susan Love's
> opinion when it comes to the breast.  If this mom were to go to her web site
> www.susanlovemd.com and she can

increasing her lecithin might help decrease the swelling, if there is
a varicosity.   I take horse chestnut before long trips, but I know
it's contraindicated in pregnancy.  IIRC, it's fine to take while
breastfeeding.

--
Kate, http://systems.cs.colorado.edu/~kolina/advantages-of-formula.html
  Mom to Ursula (9), Sage (7), Benno (3)

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