TSS, very paranoid |
 Mar 28 2005, 01:51 AM
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 Sucker for Caramel  Group: Member Posts: 162 Joined: Sep 2004 Member No: 47,875  |
Okay, so I've always been one to leave tampons in for a verrryy long time on the last days of my period, one time over 24 hours. Naturally, I've always been a little paranoid that I may get TSS or something some day. Well, I've been feeling really under the weather lately, and I just randomly decided to look up the symptoms for TSS because that area has been feeling really uncomfortable lately.
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) Toxic shock syndrome from Staphylococcus starts suddenly with vomiting, high fever (temperature at least 102 degrees Fahrenheit, or 38.8 degrees Celsius), a rapid drop in blood pressure (with lightheadedness or fainting), watery diarrhea, headache, sore throat, and muscle aches. Within 24 hours, a sunburn-like rash appears. There also may be bloodshot eyes and an unusual redness under the eyelids or inside the mouth (and vagina in females). On days 3 and 4 of the illness, broken blood vessels may appear on the skin. Other symptoms may include: confusion or other mental changes; decreased urination; fatigue and weakness; thirst; weak and rapid pulse; pale, cool, moist skin; and rapid breathing, leading to shock. Does anyone know if it's possible to have a milder kind? I have a lot of these symptoms but mild. I've been feeling really nauseous, getting headaches, have a sore throat and cough, my eyes are really red and bloodshot and itchy, I have a couple random bruises on my arms, I've been really out of it, and yeah...now I'm just even more paranoid. I know I'm probably being an idiot, but still...is it possible to have a mild, less dangerous type? |
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Mar 28 2005, 01:53 AM
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meh, didnt read all of it. all i know is that you get tss from leaving it in for awhile.
never leave it in for more than 8 hours, thats what i heard. |
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Mar 28 2005, 01:56 AM
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Sucker for Caramel Group: Member Posts: 162 Joined: Sep 2004 Member No: 47,875 |
I know you aren't supposed to leave it in for that long, but I always do because it's never done anything.
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Mar 28 2005, 01:58 AM
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 High Voltage!∞ Group: Official Member Posts: 4,728 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 29,157 |
Ekk
 maybe you should go see a doctor?
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Mar 28 2005, 02:01 AM
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 she doesn't even know Group: Member Posts: 501 Joined: Dec 2004 Member No: 72,065 |
Prime example: smoking.... yeah once ain't gonna hurt. But a lot...... ai yai yai.
Maybe you do have it. Go to a doctor darling. 
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Mar 28 2005, 02:04 AM
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 You can't keep running from what you're trying to find. Group: Official Member Posts: 5,030 Joined: Oct 2004 Member No: 54,096 |
you should really go to the doctor as soon as possible
it's better to be safe then sorry
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Mar 28 2005, 02:05 AM
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 I'll never be who I was again.. Group: Member Posts: 2,886 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 77,981 |
i think u should go c a doctor before it gets worser..
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Mar 28 2005, 02:17 AM
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yerp! Group: Member Posts: 3,489 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 66,454 |
You do realize how rare Toxic Shock Syndrome is, don't you?
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Mar 28 2005, 02:21 AM
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Sucker for Caramel Group: Member Posts: 162 Joined: Sep 2004 Member No: 47,875 |
Hmm...I read more about it. I think it's just irritated from keeping them in so long but not TSS. I don't think there is any less serious form of TSS. Plus, I don't have a humongous sunburn-like rash. Erm...I think I'm gonna definitely start changing my tampons more frequently, though.
Edit: Yeah, I know it's rare, but I've managed to contract some odd things over the years. |
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Mar 28 2005, 02:23 AM
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 sunshiine Group: Member Posts: 1,080 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 20,360 |
i think you should tell ur parents and find a doctor. like immediately.. check.. just in case.
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Mar 28 2005, 02:23 AM
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she doesn't even know Group: Member Posts: 501 Joined: Dec 2004 Member No: 72,065 |
QUOTE Hmm...I read more about it. I think it's just irritated from keeping them in so long but not TSS. I don't think there is any less serious form of TSS. Plus, I don't have a humongous sunburn-like rash. Erm...I think I'm gonna definitely start changing my tampons more frequently, though. Edit: Yeah, I know it's rare, but I've managed to contract some odd things over the years. ^^^ yeah you should. ;) |
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Mar 28 2005, 02:52 AM
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At the end of periods, don't leave em in!! Use a pad for the end. You can leave it in longer. Use the really really thin ones.
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Mar 28 2005, 03:27 AM
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t-t-t-toyaaa Group: Official Member Posts: 19,821 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 11,270 |
QUOTE(yellowgurl @ Mar 27 2005, 11:23 PM) i think you should tell ur parents and find a doctor. like immediately.. check.. just in case.  ya i agree .. we just learned about this like last week but our teacher never told us if there was a milder form of it .. |
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Mar 28 2005, 04:42 AM
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 i'm susan Group: Official Member Posts: 13,875 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 5,029 |
Oh snaps that's not a good sign. And I already knew what TSS is because my friend experienced the same situation as you did too. But she got healed because she went to the doctor right away. She forgot to change her tampons, she wore it like 2 days straight. She started puke, getting sore throats, sweaty palms, leg pain.. all sorts of stuff.
You should really check with the doctor and dont freaking be lazy about it because you can DIE from it. And if you dont want to die, do what you gotta do. Go to the doctor right now before it's too late. |
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Mar 28 2005, 10:54 AM
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 SCHGEB!SCHGEB! Group: Member Posts: 1,786 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 66,217 |
darling, stop using tampons and go seek an effing doctor. only reason i dont wanna use tampons is because of all that stuff that could happen
id rather be on the safe side. and idk how to use tampons haha... |
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Mar 28 2005, 12:58 PM
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Sucker for Caramel Group: Member Posts: 162 Joined: Sep 2004 Member No: 47,875 |
Well, I'm pretty sure I don't have it now. I don't have the more serious symptoms, and it's been a couple of days since my period.
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Mar 28 2005, 01:02 PM
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 she couldn't afford a car so she name her daughter Lexus.... Group: Member Posts: 35 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 118,724 |
yea i agree with everyone you should go see a doctor just to make sure everything is ok.
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Mar 28 2005, 04:43 PM
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 dudeee! Group: Member Posts: 873 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 23,897 |
just stick with pads..... =D
then you wont have to worry about TSS... simple as that... |
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Mar 28 2005, 04:48 PM
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 i've never wanted anything rationale. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,449 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 19,045 |
^pads are extremely uncomfortable.
and since you have decided that you do not have TSS, thank gosh, this topic should be closed |
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Mar 28 2005, 05:50 PM
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If you feel that bad you still might wanna go to a doctor, cause it might still be tss, or it might be something else.
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Mar 28 2005, 07:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 213 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 12,800 |
look up the symptoms, if they match u, then go to a doctor.
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Mar 28 2005, 07:51 PM
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first, ask your mom if she knows anything about this, if it looks bad, tell her to make an appointment.
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Mar 28 2005, 07:55 PM
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yerp! Group: Member Posts: 3,489 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 66,454 |
QUOTE(xxcrazyjewxx @ Mar 28 2005, 4:48 PM) pads are extremely uncomfortable. I know. Whenever I use them, I feeling like I'm wearing a diaper. 
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Mar 28 2005, 07:55 PM
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 insanitys contagious. Group: Official Member Posts: 4,210 Joined: Feb 2005 Member No: 99,707 |
Go see a doctor if you left it in for more than 8 hours.
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Mar 28 2005, 09:53 PM
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you should see a doctor.
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