how to stop the pain?

for those of you that tried nursing, or that stopped nursing....how do you make the pain go away? my little guy is 17 days old and i nursed/pumped...but can't do it anymore. its killing me. i want the milk to stop producing, but what worked for everyone else? i feel like i can't even lift my arms up at all! any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Re: how to stop the pain?

did you quit cold turkey? If so be careful, the pain could be plugged ducts.

Try to express a tiny bit so ease the engorgement.

Re: how to stop the pain?

I have been there I thought the pain would never stop but it finally did after a week and 1/2.

I used cool soothing gel patches from Gerber. They helped a lot.

Re: how to stop the pain?

YOu have to pump less and less each day. You usually can't quit cold turkey. Set up a schedule and pump 5 minutes the first day, 4 the next, etc. You need to gradually do it over a week or two.