i know there is a risk of it using tampons, being that it's a foriegn object, so can an IUD do the same thing? I have one and sometimes i start to itch on my arms, and then i can see my veins really good, almost too good. but then in like 2 minutes, it all stops. Could this be a side affect of it being rejected? I've had my IUD for almost 5 months now. I dont know if that has anything to do with it but just wondering. What would be some side affects of Toxic Shock Syndrome?
2007-03-04 16:58:47 · 3 answers · asked by lil_guicho216 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Well more than 99% of toxic shock syndrome cases have been associated with tampon use and so far only 2 cases have been linked to people using IUD's so there's a strong chance that it's not TSS. Symptoms are: High fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhoea, but also a rash characterised as sunburn.. Side effects for having an IUD is just the usual; headaches, spotting, mood changes, cramping etc.
2007-03-04 17:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by Crazygurl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An IUD does increase the risk.
Check out webmd: http://women.webmd.com/tc/Toxic-Shock-Syndrome-Topic-Overview
2007-03-04 17:07:05 · answer #2 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can. Anything that is introduced in the body that doesn't belong there can cause TSS. You do want to seek medical attention though. I had a friend die from TSS.
2007-03-04 17:04:04 · answer #3 · answered by raven_geisha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋