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Sara · 11-11-2006, 02:12 PM

No matter what I do my supply sucks

I use the sns, I pump, I take fenugreek, mothersmilk tea etc and still my supply sucks. I assume it is because of the high does of effexor I'm taking. If I pump I have to squeeze my breats until there are bruises to get anything out and even then it is not enough. The sns is great but Michael hates the tubing and is so grabby with his hands he usually pulls out tubing and then the fight to get him to re-latch begins. If you are of the praying type can you pray my husband finds a good job so that I can buy some domperidone. He came back from Iraq and an Army school from the last 3 years and hasn't found a job, ugh.

Christi · 11-11-2006, 02:40 PM

Praying for you.

Linda · 11-11-2006, 02:48 PM

How much is the Domperidone? Sara..we could take up a collection. I would do it in a heartbeat. Also, I am in New Zealand..can you tell me where to get it?

herc · 11-11-2006, 04:13 PM

nak so i am going to do a LONG c&p

Although domperidone is not readily available in the US, you may still obtain the medication as follows:

Any Canadian pharmacy can send you Domperidone if you get a prescription from your doctor. Note: It is perfectly legal for a US doctor to write a prescription for domperidone even though it isn't widely available in the US. Murray Shore Pharmacy has experience with this. Tel: 1-800-201-8590, Fax: 1-800-201-8591 or visit their website at http:/www.mshorepharmacy.com. Simply fax your doctor's prescription along with your name, address, phone number, and social insurance number. There is a one time US$10 set up fee and then it costs approximately US$98 for a bottle of 500 Domperidone 10mg and US$18 for FedEx. You will need approximately 3 - 4 bottles. They will ship anywhere in the world.

Domperidone is available in the US with a prescription at several compounding pharmacies. Lloyd Center Pharmacy in Oregon is one of them. You can reach them at Tel: (503) 281-4161. Domperidone is available without a prescription, COD from Mexico. For best results you should fax your order. Just fax them your name, address, telephone number, and how many boxes of pills you would like and whether you want overnight delivery or two days and they will send them FedEx, C.O.D. You will need to prepare a money order or cashier's check made out to KCR, Inc. It's a good idea to write in block letters on the fax so there is no chance of error with your name and address. The minimum order is 8 boxes. There are 30 pills in a box. That makes 240 pills. The price is US$112. FedEx 2 days is an additional US$20 or FedEx overnight is US$30. To Fax from the US dial exactly this: 011-526-654-5522. It's a good idea to back it up with a telephone call. There is a person there that speaks English. To call from the US dial exactly this: 011-526-654-1834. It may take a while to get through. They have been very reliable to deal with.

There are several online sources for domperidone. Some of these include the following:

At 1onlinepharmacy.com they ship domperidone anywhere in the world without a prescription. Look for the generic brand (variable sources) US$18 for 100 tabs (10 mg). Shipping is free if shipped by regular airmail. Delivery in 10 -30 days. They also offer express shipping but they don't recommend it because it can take up to 21 days with new customs regulations in place.

At 1drugstore-online.com you can get domperidone without a prescription. Look for the generic brand by Jassen-Cilag which is domperidone maleate (Motilium) They sell 100 tabs (10 mg) for $25. The minimum order is US$50 but shipping is free worldwide and takes 10-15 days. If you need the medication fast, they'll ship it express for US$30. They will accept orders from everywhere EXCEPT Canada. For Canadians who can't find a doctor to prescribe domperidone, you can get it here

pharmagroup.com without a prescription. Look for Motilium 10 mg 30 tabs for US$12. This comes out to US$120 for 300 tabs. They will ship worldwide including Canada and the US under regular shipping for 6% of their order or a minimum of US$16. If you want the order within 3 business days you'll have to pay 10% of your order or a minimum of US$40.

Domperidone is available here canadameds.com with a prescription, for CAN $82.29 (about $54 US, depending on exchange rate) for a bottle of 500, 10 mg tablets. They ship anywhere in the world for CAN$18 shipping fee (about US$12). Delivery within 21 days.

Note: Domperidone used to be available from New Zealand without a prescription but as of Nov. 3, 2001 the pharmacies there are no longer able to do this because of a new law that was passed stating that a doctor must have at least one face-to-face visit with a patient before writing a prescription. This law put PharmacyCare2000.com out of business. However, Pharmacycare is still supplying domperidone without a prescription only to the US via email or telephone. Here are the instructions. Current price is US$54 +US$7 shipping fee. Pharmacy care instructions: Subject: Motilium orders "Dear Customers We have sort legal advice regarding Motilium orders to the States, the good news is we can resume shipping this product, but this product only. Re: Motilium Motilium 10mg 100 tablets USD12.00 Motilium 10mg 300 tablets USD28.80 Motilium 10mg 600 tablets USD52.80 shipping USD7.00

Please note that the site is still closed. We accept orders via telephone, fax, or email. I have included our details below: Phone +678 27282 Fax: +678 26389 Free calling number from USA: 1 (877) 271-6591 Regards The Team at Pharmacycare Pharmacycare sales@pharmacycare.co.nz

The maximum dose for Domperidone is 20 mg four times per day. Don't rush to get to that dose, always increase the medication gradually. I never stopped the medication while I was nursing. I discovered that when I forgot a dose, my milk supply would decrease. At its peak, my output was 4 ounces per feeding. For more information on Domperidone visit the "Bright Future Lactation Resource Center" website.

Liba · 11-11-2006, 05:33 PM

I wish I could give you my milk supply. My baby won't latch at all and isn't taking his bottles nicely either so I don't really need it.

I hope your DH gets a job soon! I am sure the stress isn't helping your supply at all.

tmrhopkins · 11-11-2006, 10:35 PM

how frustrating! I too hope your dh will get a good job soon. Good luck with the pumping. I hope your supply goes up.

Tawnya

Gypsylily · 11-12-2006, 08:55 AM

I'm so sorry, Sara.

Although our circumstances are different, I do definately understand your frustrations. Many hugs.

I would also be happy to pitch in to help you buy the dom. Was your brother able to write you a script for it?

Are you taping your tubing down with medical tape? That's important. Also, try to hold Michael's hand once he is latched on to prevent him from grabbing the tube. I've been through the problems you are with the tubing, lol!

I also have created many of my own tragedies by wanting to boil my tubing and sns bottle (i.e. I over-boiled them and they melted).

So far I've boiled 1 sns bottle to death and 1 set of that tubing and 2 sets of lact aid tubing. EEK. Very expensive mistake.

Well, I'm thinking of you, mama.

bubbles · 11-12-2006, 11:26 AM

Inhouse Pharmacy Motilium - domperidone 10 mg
I think it might be even a little less expensive here than the links above. No prescription needed. I hope you can figure things out. It really helped me although I still had to supplement.
You are an awesome mommy for working so hard, domperidone, or not. What a lucky little one. Whatever happens please know that you are soooooooo wonderful and that you have done the very best for your baby. Hang in there mama!

Linda · 11-13-2006, 08:34 PM

THanks for the Domperidone info...I REALLY appreciate it.

Charity · 11-13-2006, 08:38 PM

What kind of pump are you using? Manual, battery operated? With my first child, I used a manual pump and couldn't get more than an ounce of milk when I tried to pump. With my third child, I got a good battery operated pump and I was able to get lots more milk. I hope things get better for you.

lilac · 11-13-2006, 09:57 PM

Sara, I'm thinking of you two too

Please let us help you, k?

miraclemom · 11-13-2006, 10:38 PM

Try Brewer's yeast. If you can't get some I think I've got some I can send you. It greatly helped me relactate.

Linda · 11-14-2006, 12:26 AM

I am bumping this again...
I am relentless...
Sending you love, and HOPEFULLY DOmperidone.

Sara · 11-14-2006, 10:53 AM

mamas please don';t send me anything!! all i really need is prayers for dh to find a good job. Michael is not starving and at least he will latch so that I can comfort nurse. Things will work out. You are very generous and sweet but please don't do this.

I have been using an Ameda purely yours to pump- would that kind if pump give an accurate guage of how much milk I'm producing?

Linda · 11-14-2006, 01:25 PM

I placed the order. You can pay it forward some day~I know you will. I look forward to you hearing your babe swallowing tons of your breast milk...I am praying for that day.