Breast pain

[gavinsmommy]

Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone has ever felt a shooting pain in their breast. Previously, I felt this shooting pain in the back of my right breast (near my armpit) Today I've felt it a few times. I don't have anything crusty on my nipple, so I don't know what it could be. I don't think its thrush. Help!!

[vickikreiner]

Yes, I have felt this and it was not thrush. It was when I was too full or when my breasts were filling between feeds.
However, it could be the beginning of yeast even if your nipple is not crusty/white.
You may find these links helpful in determining what is going on or atleast in ruling yeast in or out.
http://breastfeeding.hypermart.net/thrush.html

http://lactinv.com/breastfeeding_qna.php?article=tscreen

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/thrush/thrush-resources.html#basics

[RedheadbyChoice]

It could also possibly be a plugged duct.

Info: linky about plugged ducts (http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mom/mastitis.html)

[vickikreiner]

Ooooh yes. Good thought. I have had this too. For me it was a constant, drawing pain. In fact, the worse pain I ever felt (in terms of nursing).

[gavinsmommy]

I think my right breast was too full, because I no longer feel it, but thanks for the advice!!

[mandaliz8704]

Wow. I was thinking about posting the same thing earlier. lol

I'll have to check out the links posted.

[Nipple_nectar]

Here is also a good link for identifying thrush: www.drjaygordon.com/development/bf/thrush.asp