Just be aware that in cases of MRSA, the symptoms are a hot red area
that doesn't improve with drainage and gradually increases in size.
Look for any type of surface induration on the skin, etc.  These don't
improve with standard antibiotics either and often require aspiration.
Have had several patients with this. 

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From: Lactation Information and Discussion
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Carolyn Schindewolf
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 5:23 PM
Subject: Re: persistant blocked duct

Hi Fiona.  Has she tried the potato poultice?  It's in the LLL info. 
Carolyn Schindewolf
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From: "fiona creina" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 4:01 PM
Subject: persistant blocked duct


> Hello all,
>
>
>
> My co-leader has the following situation and has given me permission
to 
> post it.
>
>
>
> "I`ve had a blocked duct for 1.5 weeks - still red and hard.  Doing
hot
> compresses, massaging, expressing, pumping, hot showers, hot, very hot
> baths, nursing upside-down (although he doesn`t like it) and I`m
taking
> the homeopathic Belladonna.  I`ve checked the resources I have and I
> think I`m covering everything - can you think of anything I haven`t
> tried.....going to pick up lecithin, but not sure if that helps remove
> a blockage."
>
>
>
> The only other thing we can think of is the ultrasound treatment but
> we're not sure where to find it? Is it a Physiotherapist skill or
what?
>
>
>
> Any info appreciated,
>
>
>
> Fiona Creina
>
> LLLL Niagara, ON,
> Canada
>
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