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TSS, very paranoid
TheKnell
post Mar 28 2005, 01:51 AM
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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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TheKnell   TSS   Mar 28 2005, 01:51 AM
lolita kitty   meh, didnt read all of it. all i know is that you ...   Mar 28 2005, 01:53 AM
TheKnell   I know you aren't supposed to leave it in for ...   Mar 28 2005, 01:56 AM
xSWEETxCANDiix   Ekk maybe you should go see a doctor?   Mar 28 2005, 01:58 AM
the_crox   Prime example: smoking.... yeah once ain't gon...   Mar 28 2005, 02:01 AM
angel_revelation   you should really go to the doctor as soon as poss...   Mar 28 2005, 02:04 AM
yukichan   i think u should go c a doctor before it gets wors...   Mar 28 2005, 02:05 AM
i heart john   You do realize how rare Toxic Shock Syndrome is, d...   Mar 28 2005, 02:17 AM
TheKnell   Hmm...I read more about it. I think it's just ...   Mar 28 2005, 02:21 AM
yellowgurl   i think you should tell ur parents and find a doct...   Mar 28 2005, 02:23 AM
toyo loco   QUOTE(yellowgurl @ Mar 27 2005, 11:23 PM)i th...   Mar 28 2005, 03:27 AM
the_crox   QUOTEHmm...I read more about it. I think it's ...   Mar 28 2005, 02:23 AM
hpsm2   At the end of periods, don't leave em in!...   Mar 28 2005, 02:52 AM
angel-roh   Oh snaps that's not a good sign. And I already...   Mar 28 2005, 04:42 AM
IamRad   darling, stop using tampons and go seek an effing ...   Mar 28 2005, 10:54 AM
TheKnell   Well, I'm pretty sure I don't have it now....   Mar 28 2005, 12:58 PM
LiL_aZn_bAbii   yea i agree with everyone you should go see a doct...   Mar 28 2005, 01:02 PM
xx angelbabu xx   just stick with pads..... =D then you wont have to...   Mar 28 2005, 04:43 PM
Rachel is love   ^pads are extremely uncomfortable. and since you ...   Mar 28 2005, 04:48 PM
i heart john   QUOTE(xxcrazyjewxx @ Mar 28 2005, 4:48 PM)pad...   Mar 28 2005, 07:55 PM
lolthissiteisfunny   If you feel that bad you still might wanna go to a...   Mar 28 2005, 05:50 PM
l_baybeexgrl_l   look up the symptoms, if they match u, then go to ...   Mar 28 2005, 07:48 PM
salcha   first, ask your mom if she knows anything about th...   Mar 28 2005, 07:51 PM
EmmalieV   Go see a doctor if you left it in for more than 8 ...   Mar 28 2005, 07:55 PM
somekhmergirl   you should see a doctor.   Mar 28 2005, 09:53 PM


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