Vicofprofen is hydrocodone & ibuprofen (I don't know the exact dosages). Unless the lady is in a great deal of pain, I think hot warm soaks to her neck would be much better. I don't know why Valium would be beneficial. I would think antibiotics would be indicated Cheryl Vattes RN IBCLC Fort Smith Arkansas *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html