Posted by Susan on November 27, 2000, at 22:07:08
In reply to Re: Antidepressants and Lactating, posted by Betsy on April 26, 1999, at 20:17:19
> > This is one for the ladies, sorry guys!
> >
> > I have been lactating for the past two years
> >now and only today when Patty mentioned
> >lactating did it occur to me that it could be
> >the Effexor.
> >
> > It has been so bad that I started getting
> >abscesses on my breasts caused by the milk
> >clogging the pores of the tissue. The doctors,
> >especially male seem to just snicker and give
> >me antibacterial topical creams. The women
> >medical professions scold me for expressing the
> >milk and say that this will just make it
> >continue, but I would rather squeeze it out
> >than get more scars on my breasts from the
> >infections. My self esteem and body image is
> >bad enough with the depression. I can even
> >"feel" when it is too full and time to squeeze.
> >
> > Does anyone else have this bizarre lifestyle
> > and is there any help?
>
> I've had this since 1990. And like you, I've got
> scars on what used to be scarless breasts (and
> its embarassing when one's starting a new relationship!)
> and like you I can feel when the pressure builds up.
>
> I haven't had enough breast growth to make a major
> difference in bra size, though I wonder what would
> happen if I didn't express the milk.
>
> I was told by a female doctor not to express also.
> I didn't for a few months, but then one day a gentle
> touch in the shower caused a squirting for a distance.
>
> I was glad I was in the shower and not at work
> leaning against something when that happened.
>
> Potentially VERY embarassing.
>
> There's nothing I know of that can be done about this.
> Its a side effect I accept to live with, as it is much
> better than having the depression.
>
> Sorry I don't have good news, other than to say you're
> not alone!
>
> BetsyI also have a lactation sort of problem. Before I gave birth to quadruplets I was a 34DDD, but now 2 years after the pregnancy I have grown to a 35MMM. I even have to put tape on my nipples to prevent leakage. Even the slightest touch will cause my breasts to leak milk. I don't really have any pain with it anymore except for the need to buy a bigger bra every month. I have actually begun to like having big natural breasts. I just hope you can find the answer to your problem.
Susan
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