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TSS

Can anyone explain the symptoms of TSS more into details? I'm checking online but it just doesn't make much sense to me.
Today is the 2nd day that I have runny nose and sneezing. I went to the Dr. today and I forgot to tell her about that. I'm not sure if it's allergies or MAYBE TSS. The last time I used a tampon was about 3 days ago or so. Btw, I haven't had fever or anything like that.

Need some input...thanks!
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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. TSS was originally linked to the use of tampons, but it is now also known to be associated with the contraceptive sponge and diaphragm birth control methods. In rare cases, TSS has resulted from wounds or surgery incisions where bacteria have been able to enter the body and cause the infection.

The symptoms of TSS include sudden high fever, a faint feeling, watery diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches.

Hope that helps.
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TSS is really, really, REALLY rare. In the US, it's 1-2/100,000 women. I seriously doubt that you're one of them. I'm sure you just have a cold :-)
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