I usually change tampons every 3-4hrs, but yesterday I left one in for 6hrs. I wasn't sick at all before last night when I suddenly got a really bad sore throat. Then when I was sleeping, I woke up a couple times shaking like I had a fever. When I woke up this morning, I took my temperature and have a slight fever of 99.9. I still have a sore throat and other cold-like symptons such as runny/stuffy nose, and feelings from a fever like shaking and a headache. Do you think these symptons point towards TSS, or did I just get sick while I was using a tampon?
2007-04-07 04:48:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
it was a regular
2007-04-07 05:45:23 · update #1
Tss would give you abdominal pain not throat pain and your fever would be quite high. Looks like you just got sick. TSS is very uncommon so don't worry too much about that. Hope that helps.
2007-04-07 05:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by Yo C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome include sudden high fever, a faint feeling, watery diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches. If you have any of these you should see a doctor right away.
And I suggest that you see a doctor because it sounds too much of a coincidence to get sick after leaving a tampon in for 6 hrs. See a doctor and be on the safe side!! Hope youre okay!
2007-04-07 12:31:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here are the symptoms:
* A sudden high fever.
* Vomiting or diarrhea.
* A rash resembling a sunburn, particularly on your palms and soles. After a week or so, the skin on your hands and feet generally begins to peel.
* Confusion.
* Muscle aches.
* Redness of your eyes, mouth and throat.
* Seizures.
* Headaches.
Call your doctor immediately if you experience the signs or symptoms of toxic shock syndrome, especially if you're menstruating or have just finished menstruating and have been using tampons. Tell your doctor what your symptoms are, how long you've had them and when your period started.
You may need to provide blood and urine samples to test for the presence of a staph infection. Samples from your vagina, cervix and throat may be taken for laboratory analysis by using cotton swabs.
2007-04-07 13:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was it a regular or a super? the surface area of tampons collect bacteria that is harmful to your body unless you change it. Your risk is higher with a super. You are supposed to change those every 3-4 hours. Regulars, they say, you can leave in for up to 8 hours. I would go to the doctors. They can tell you better.
2007-04-07 12:42:57 · answer #4 · answered by Lola 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you just got sick
2007-04-07 11:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by kk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋