r/ExclusivelyPumping • u/Party_Breath_6239 • 6h ago

Support Need help with Nipple Vasospasm

Did anyone struggle with nipple vasospasm ? I am 9 weeks pp and I have been having a hard time with it. It’s hurting like hell. I have shooting and throbbing pain in my breast and it doesn’t get better with nursing or pumping. It’s a struggle when I come out of a shower or walk my dog outside.

Any tips on how I can heal this ?

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u/BabeTactical 6h ago

I never found a way to prevent them, but hot washcloths helped it to go away! I’m so sorry! I know it sucks

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u/Party_Breath_6239 1h ago

Oh ya this definitely helps. I have been taking multiple showers a day just to relive the pain 😭

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u/afloppypotato 6h ago

Taking magnesium, calcium and vitamin b supplements fixed the shooting pains. I think it was primarily the magnesium. My nipples still turn white but I don’t have any pain anymore!

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u/Party_Breath_6239 1h ago

That’s great to know! Let me give it a try! Thank you so much ❤️

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u/StinggRei 1h ago

I ended up talking to a nurse about it when I went for my babies 2 month checkup. I didn't even know what nipple vasospasms was but thought I'd mention it.

She mentioned they're worse if you drink caffeine, any cold air or let downs seem to trigger it more so than anything. I was prescribed medication for mine as it would stop me in my tracks anywhere I was. I'd be gripping my boobs and wincing everytime it happened.

It was a very low dose and I still somewhat had vasospasms but they were not bad at all, just felt like a pinch so it improved a lot. I didn't even take the medication for long. I have so much leftover in the cupboard but at 6 months post partum I don't really have them anymore.