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TSS: The Real Deal

 

 

That disease is TSS, or Toxic Shock Syndrome. TSS is a very rare bacterial disease, and it can be fatal. But you don’t need to be afraid of using tampons because of TSS. The disease is associated with tampon absorbency, and it’s more likely to affect users of super-absorbency tampons who don’t change them often enough.


To be on the safe side, change your tampon every six to eight hours, and use the least absorbency possible without risk of ruining your white capris. If you experience symptoms such as a high temperature, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and a rash, remove the tampon and contact your doctor immediately.

BY GL ON 1/19/2010 7:00:00 AM

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ok i know you told us what tss is..but what causes it ..is it from leaving it in to long or what?

 

Hey girl, check out this link, it has the answers to all your questions: http://www.girlslife.com/post/2008/07/31/TSS-Tampons.aspx

Helen S.

by koolios on 5/21/2010 2:48:46 PM

 
 

Hey girl, the next time you run out of period supplies, why don't you mention buying tampons to your mom instead of pads. This way, it won't be out of the blue. Don't worry too much about it, babe. After all, you mom's a woman too! Jiae K.

by jonaslover1418 on 5/5/2010 4:19:55 PM

 
 

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I dont know if i should wear a tampon for swimming? I only wore one once the other day and i have swimming tonight. It hurt when i took it out because there wasnt enough blood i guess and it was even a lite. My period is even lighter now and it would still go through my bathingsuit. i dont want to wear a pad/pantiliner (i did that once and it absorbed like all this water and wouldnt stick)I dont want the blood to get all in the pool but idk if i should wear the tampon. Do you think i should? Also, if you wear a tampon in the water, could someof the water go up and get the tampon wet? (so that it would be easier when takingit out)
ps. I competitive swim, its not like a leasurely swim. lol and sorry this is so long!!




Hey babe, if you have your period still you should definitely wear a tampon for swimming.  If it would still go through a bathing suit, yes you should wear a tampon.  If you're really uncomfortable with it, maybe you could ask to sit out for today until you're more comfortable wearing a tampon on a light flow.  Try wearing a Slim-fit tampon or a tampon designed for lighter days, if you're set on going to practice Smile Def don't settle for a panty liner or pad...in the water they don't work! 
Megan R.

by rachiiann on 4/19/2010 4:58:40 PM

 
 

MOD!! how high r ur chances of getting TSS?

 

Hey chica, I'm not sure of an actual percentage of risk, but TSS is very rare.

Check out this page for some more info, and links to more info on it.


xxx

Becca G.

by hcteh on 4/16/2010 9:43:48 PM

 
 

how high r ur chances of getting TSS?

by hcteh on 4/16/2010 9:39:13 PM

 
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