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Signs and Symptoms The first signs of TSS are head ache, sore throat, aches in the joints and limbs. These usually occur in the first few days into your period. Followed by a high fever (30 degrees + clesius) with vomiting and diarrhoea. After 48 hours there may be a dramatic drop in blood pressure which causes the symptoms of shock (sweating, paleness, dizziness, collapse and sometimes disorientation or loss of consciousness.) A skin rash often occompanies these symptoms. The skin becomes red then peels as though it has been sunburned. Sometimes the kidneys become affected and stop producing urine. From there it may only be a short time before the kidneys and liver stop functioning. Treatment TSS is an acute medical emergency. If you develop symptoms immediately remove the tampon and go straight to hospital. This is not a condition to be treated with natural medicine. TSS must be treated with antibiotics and is likely to require hospital admission. Prevention Not using tampons will dramatically reduce your chance of developing TSS. If you choose to wear tampons remember to chane them every 4 hours and never wear them over night. Super absorbent tampons are associated with the highest risk of TSS. Possibly due to the composition using very fine rayon fibres. |