The typical symptoms of a Candida infection (also known as thrush) of the nipples are: 1) Nipple pain which begins after a period of pain free nursing. Though there are a few other causes of nipple pain which begin later, Candida infection is definitely the most common. The nipple pain of Candida may begin without an interval of pain free nursing, however.2) Burning nipple pain which continues throughout the feeding, sometimes continuing after the feeding is over.3) Pain in the breast which is “shooting” and which goes through to the mother’s back and shoulder. This pain is usually worse toward the end of the feeding, and worsens still more after the feeding is over. It also tends to be much worse at night. This pain may occur without any nipple pain.