Unresolved Mastitis

[bobeach]

I am a 35yrs old diagnosed with mastitis about 2 months ago by my family doctor.  I went to my family MD with a breast lump, lump under my arm, and all the classic Mastitis symptoms.  Mammogram and ultrasound did not detect a problem.  4 rounds of antibiotics and 2 rounds of steroids later, still have a lump.  Had a repeat ultrasound last week that detected a 1cm by 3/4 cm lump and 5 enlarged lymph nodes.  Biopsies on both came back benign, thank God!  But breast specialist is wanting to leave this in for 3 more months to repeat ultrasound or put me on additional antibiotics.  After a horrible yeast infection, a UTI, and my menstrual cycle being thrown out of whack from the antibiotics, I am NOT taking any more meds until I know exactly what is going on and I definitely don't want this in me for another 3 months.  PLEASE HELP ME!!!

[bobeach]

I just don't understand why I am not responding to any of the 4 antibiotics that I already took.  The suggestion to wait 3 months did come from the breast specialist that I am now seeing.  I also don't know what they will see in an ultrasound 3 months from now, isn't the biopsy tissue good for futher research?  How come I can't get this Mastitis under control? my last pregnancy was 4 years ago, so I'm nowhere near breastfeeding, etc.

[Kmw22]

I presently have a sore lump months after  having mastitis (many years after breastfeeding). I have had 2 rounds of antibiotics and the lump hasnt budged. i dont want to continue with antibiotics either! Has your lump resolved?

[Sara_MHModerator]

Hello Kmw22!  Welcome to the forum.  It's easiest if you start your own thread so we can chat about your situation specifically.  It can take quite a while to recover from mastitits and 2 months is not that uncommon. This older thread is from others who have taken as long.  https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Breast-Cancer/Unresolved-Mastitis/show/1230184

[japdip]

Mastitis is often a long road to recovery ..... 2 months is really no time at all when you're dealing with mastitis. I see no reason for an invasive procedure to remove the lump since you biopsies have resulted in benign findings. I can assure you that you may need to be on med.s for a few months more to conquer the mastitis. If you have no confidence in your present Physician then by all means get a second opinion from a Breast Specialist but I doubt you will be given any better answers or treatment.    Regards ....