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  • Oct 17, 2013, 10:48 AM
    cwilliams1990
    Odd Lactation
    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?
  • Oct 17, 2013, 10:52 AM
    Wondergirl
    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.
  • Oct 17, 2013, 11:33 AM
    cwilliams1990
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    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. ]
  • Oct 17, 2013, 11:37 AM
    Wondergirl
    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
  • Oct 17, 2013, 11:41 AM
    cwilliams1990
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    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
  • Oct 17, 2013, 11:42 AM
    cwilliams1990
    And I'm not and haven't ever been pregnant
  • Oct 17, 2013, 11:43 AM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by cwilliams1990 View Post
    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
  • Oct 17, 2013, 11:49 AM
    cwilliams1990
    Thank u. Looking for a doctor now. ]
  • Oct 17, 2013, 11:53 AM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by cwilliams1990 View Post
    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.
  • Sep 22, 2014, 11:48 AM
    cwilliams1990
    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.

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