I have been feeding her through it but it is really painful, especially at the strat of the feed and at the end when it really burns. The nipple shields are a godo idea, I have tended to use them when the pain has been really bad. I wasn't prescribed the capsules, just a cream but as I think it has gone into my milk ducts I want capsules so can you let me know how it goes?
One thing I have found is that the antibiotics I was prescribed for my mastitis made the thrush return and it came back worse. If you have got a blocked duct I have found that massaging the duct when feeding or expressin really helps (thanks Urchin for that tip) and hot showers and baths. I spoke with a NCT bf counselleur (sp?) who sid that Drs are too quick at times to prescribe antibiotics even when there is no true infection so she suggests a heat source on the affected area, like a hot water bottle etc as this helps to melt the thickened hind milk that is blocking the duct. obviously if you feel ill or that the sore area is getting worse or not going then you should speak to your Dr. hope you feel better soon x