Worried about IBC! Scared!

sommerwinters

Hi,

I'm breastfeeding and I'm 22. The last couple of days I noticed red streaks across the top of my left breast. No other symptoms. The doctor doesn't think it's mastitis but gave me antibiotics anyways. Of course I googled it and IBC came up. Now I'm so afraid I have it. I have to go back to the doctor in a few days if it doesn't look any better. Could this be IBC

exbrnxgrl

sommerwinters,

I am sorry that you are worried but as you may have also found out, IBC is very rare. It is rarer still in someone so young. In summary, though I make no guarantees, it is unlikely that you have mbc. If it is not mastitis then a trip to the dermatologist may in in order as it’s far more likely to be a skin condition.

You have made several similar posts but it will be easier to answer folks if you stick to one thread. Again it’s doubtful that you have IBC and stay away from Google. He is not a good diagnostician! Take care.

ctmbsikia

I’m glad there wasn’t google when I was breastfeeding. My breasts looked and did all sorts of things back then. You are too young. Probably not bc. Concentrate on that baby and feel better!!