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cwilliams1990
Oct 17, 2013, 10:48 AM
Hi I am 23 years old and have had an odd secretion coming from both breasts for a year. One is White and the other is Grayish Green. What is that? I was on the pill for three years and quit taking them. I took a calcium supplement and 9 hours later had a slight itch on a nipple and realized it was wet. I don't understand. I went to the doctor and he gave me an antibiotic saying that I had mastitus... but it hasn't gotten better or gone away. Assistance Please?
Wondergirl
Oct 17, 2013, 10:52 AM
Go back to that doctor and say you're still having problems, or get a second opinion. We can't see you and legally/ethically can't diagnose you, so you'll have to go to a real-life doctor for help.
cwilliams1990
Oct 17, 2013, 11:33 AM
Go back to that doctor and say you're still having problems, or get a second opinion. We can't see you and legally/ethically can't diagnose you, so you'll have to go to a real-life doctor for help.
Thanks. I'm planning on going elsewhere... But a general idea of what I could be dealing with would be helpful. ]
Wondergirl
Oct 17, 2013, 11:37 AM
Have (or had) you been breastfeeding?
Did you take the full course of antibiotics?
Do you have other symptoms?
From mayoclinic.com --
With mastitis, signs and symptoms can appear suddenly and may include:
Breast tenderness or warmth to the touch
Generally feeling ill (malaise)
Swelling of the breast
Pain or a burning sensation continuously or while breast-feeding
Skin redness, often in a wedge-shaped pattern
Fever of 101 F (38.3 C) or greater
cwilliams1990
Oct 17, 2013, 11:41 AM
Have (or had) you been breastfeeding?
Did you take the full course of antibiotics?
Do you have other symptoms?
From mayoclinic.com --
With mastitis, signs and symptoms can appear suddenly and may include:
Breast tenderness or warmth to the touch
Generally feeling ill (malaise)
Swelling of the breast
Pain or a burning sensation continuously or while breast-feeding
Skin redness, often in a wedge-shaped pattern
Fever of 101 F (38.3 C) or greater
I completed my antibiotics. And if those are the other symptoms associated with mastitis... Then I would say he was wrong. I only have the secretion
cwilliams1990
Oct 17, 2013, 11:42 AM
And I'm not and haven't ever been pregnant
Wondergirl
Oct 17, 2013, 11:43 AM
I completed my antibiotics. And if those are the other symptoms associated with mastitis... Then I would say he was wrong. I only have the secretion
If there's green in the secretion, I'd be running to another doctor. Yesterday.
Read this for some general information on breast secretions --
Mayo Clinic - Nipple Discharge (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nipple-discharge/MY00467)
cwilliams1990
Oct 17, 2013, 11:49 AM
Thank u. Looking for a doctor now. ]
Wondergirl
Oct 17, 2013, 11:53 AM
Thank u. Looking for a doctor now. ]
Please let me (us) know what happens. I've become very interested in this and am wondering what it could be.
cwilliams1990
Sep 22, 2014, 11:48 AM
Hello! Sorry it's been awhile. I went to the doctors and they did all kinds of testing including a sexually transmitted disease screening, which came back negative. He did say it's nothing to worry about. I have collapsed milk ducts which is typically seen in women who are going through menopause. I thought it was odd because I am not going through menopause but he reassured me that there was nothing to worry about.