Skip to content
My WebMD Sign In, Sign Up
Last Reply:
Includes Expert Content
Jane what is going on with me
avatar
smjpain posted:
Hi Jane it's smj again well had to go to the ER yesturday for two different things tonight it was for a Breast infection still hurts really bad when the Doc touched me I jumped it hurt so bad she was very nice though I told her I just finished Doxicyline for the infection but she said it;s not working not only because of the symptoms of pain and swelling but I have a low grade fever at 99.9 - 100. which is not good because it has been like that since yesturday I just feel so sick and sore also found out earlier at another apt. I have a bad yeast infection so 200mg diflucan also for ten days for the breast infection keflex 4 times a day for 10 days also and follow up with doc in 3-4 days she thinks I should get a mamo because it is odd that I have a breast infection or mastitias that wont go away my nipple has a crust like thing on it also and will not go away it bleeds sometimes. What is going on with me Jane good thing I see my GYN on tuesday I will have him check on the yeast infection and also have him look at my breast and some other concerns are one of my inscions hurts and itches and gets puffy and red.
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Jane what is going on with meHi Jane it's smj again well had to go to the ER yesturday for two different things tonight it was for a Breast infection still hurts really bad when the Doc touched me I jumped it hurt so bad she was very nice though I told her I just finished Doxicyline for the infection but she said it;s not working not only because of the symptoms of pain and swelling but I have a low grade fever at 99.9 - 100. which is not good because it has been like that since yesturday I just feel so sick and sore also found out earlier at another apt. I have a bad yeast infection so 200mg diflucan also for ten days for the breast infection keflex 4 times a day for 10 days also and follow up with doc in 3-4 days she thinks I should get a mamo because it is odd that I have a breast infection or mastitias that wont go away my nipple has a crust like thing on it also and will not go away it bleeds sometimes. What is going on with me Jane good thing I see my GYN on tuesday I will have him check on the yeast infection and also have him look at my breast and some other concerns are one of my inscions hurts and itches and gets puffy and red.
Reply
 
avatar
Jane Harrison Hohner, RN, RNP responded:
Dear smjpain: Yes, it is a good thing you will be seeing your GYN for a look at the breast. The ten days of Keflex suggests that the ER MD thought the breast infection was caused by normal skin bacteria (eg staph or strep).

Without a doubt the constant antibiotics of one kind or another has contributed to the "super-sized" yeast infection. Hence the Difulcan--which might even need to be repeated at the end of the Keflex.

It is possible to have a "non-lactational mastitis" a breast infection in a non-nursing women. One can also get an abscess from mastitis. If one has a persisting mastitis which does not go away a mammogram is often done to rule out a very rare form of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer. In your specific case, because you have had months of all kinds of infections plus MRSA, my money is on an infection only.

Let us know what happens after your GYN visit, OK?

Yours,
Jane
Report This| Share this:Jane what is going on with meDear smjpain: Yes, it is a good thing you will be seeing your GYN for a look at the breast. The ten days of Keflex suggests that the ER MD thought the breast infection was caused by normal skin bacteria (eg staph or strep). <br /><br />Without a doubt the constant antibiotics of one kind or another has contributed to the "super-sized" yeast infection. Hence the Difulcan--which might even need to be repeated at the end of the Keflex. <br /><br />It is possible to have a "non-lactational mastitis" a breast infection in a non-nursing women. One can also get an abscess from mastitis. If one has a persisting mastitis which does not go away a mammogram is often done to rule out a very rare form of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer. In your specific case, because you have had months of all kinds of infections plus MRSA, my money is on an infection only.<br /><br />Let us know what happens after your GYN visit, OK?<br /><br />Yours,<br />Jane
Reply


Back to Top
Back to Top

See Related Women's Health Communities

See All Communities

Featuring Experts

Profile
Jane Harrison Hohner, RN, RNP Expert
Jane Harrison-Hohner, RN, RNP, is a nurse practitioner and has been a practicing women's health care specialist for 15 years. She was on the facul...More

Popular Discussions

Start a Discussion | See All

Helpful Tips

birth control pills and gelatin-like clots
I started taking birth control pills because I had an ovarian cyst that made periods painful. Now when I'm on my periods, I will go to the ... More
Was this Helpful?
Yes No
34 of 73 found this helpful
Post a Tip | See All

Helpful Resources

Post a Resource | See All

Expert Blog

Below the Belt: Women's Health - Jane Harrison-Hohner, RN, RNP

From HPV to irregular periods to PMS to fibroids, Jane Harrison-Hohner, RN, is here to share her knowledge and insight...Read More

Related News

Report Problems to the
Food and Drug Administration

FDAYou are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.