ok this is regarding my cousin, yes she lives with me
last night she used her tampon and went to sleep, but forgot to set her alarm. This morning, she woke up late, and told me that she had over worn her tampon for 5 hours! I was shocked, yes 5 hours.
so she wore her tampon for 13 hours (she didn't sleep for that long tho, it's only after the shower)
And now she's shoked, and scared. She doesn't want to tell her parents, because she's afraid.
And now she's got ME scared, so does anyone know if anything bad's gonna happen? like TSS? or symptoms?
Please help, because I have absolutely no idea.
Answer:
About the 'worst' that could happen from wearing a tampon too long is 'heavy leakage' ... a tampon should be changed every four or five hours for that reason ... and most women who wear them should take them out and wear a 'pad' to bed, because it is 'dangerous' to have a tampon in you for 24 hours up to 6 days in a row. The 'symptoms' of TSS are fever, flushing (red skin) and what looks like 'broken blood vessels' in the palms of the hands at the 'fattest part' ... but I'm going to say that the chances are VERY SLIM that your cousin is in any real 'danger' ... and also that she needs to be 'more aware' so she doesn't 'overwear' her tampons any more. The 'first time' may be okay, but if she gets into the 'bad habit' her chances of getting TSS will go UP dramatically.
she would know if she had TSS .. she would have a horrible fever, be puking, horrible pains etc.. if any of that happens then you should be worried, but until then dont' sweat it
Hahahah sucks being a female
Tell her to remove it and toss it against the wall in the bathroom. If it bounces off she should go see a doctor, if it sticks she'll be just fine.
The tampon box insert should have information about the symptoms of TSS.
Yes, it's not good to wear them for so long, but one time hopefully won't hurt. Just don't make it a habit.
This may not be much help.but I have done the same thing quite a few times for alot longer than 8 hours. I would just keep an eye out for any symptoms. But most likely she will be fine :)
yes you can get tss by wearing a tampon for too long, but to tell you the truth, it is very rare, and probably won't happen. if she starts to get flu like symptoms then she should talk to her doctor or parents, and tell them about the tampon and that she may have gotten it but more than likely she will be just fine.
aslong as she isn't having any of the TSS symptoms she should be fine (feeling sick, dizzyness, headaches etc)
maybe she should lay off tampons for a while though and its probably better to use towels instead of tampons at night!
hope everything is ok :)
First of all, she needs to take it out if she hasn't already.
Next, she needs to monitor herself. TSS is more possible now, but it doesn't mean that it will happen.
Just keep watching her temperature and how she's feeling ,and if she starts getting about her normal temperature, get her to the ER.
If you forget changing your tampons regularly like for more than 8 hours, then that's how you will get TSS. But, as for right now, you should not worry about it but if you feel unusual like having fever or body aches then maybe its about time to see your doctor for immediate treatment.
OK, a rule of thumb is every time you pee, change the tampon and again before you shower. I never wore tampons to bed, would use a pad . Many years ago there were tampons called Rely, that caused TSS, I wound up having endo problems and had a hyster at aged 28, partially due to using those tampons. I am not saying that a tampon will cause TSS or other problems, but they need to be used properly to prevent infection. If it is a very light day near the end, if you are not going to the beach, use a panty liner.
It should be fine...it probably happens to everyone now and then. Just keep an eye out for fever or other abnormal symptoms. It's not very likely that it will hurt anything.
I've slept for like 12 or 14 hours and not changed mine. It;s not a good idea, but TSS is rare. She would have already started getting symptoms, so I'd say she's fine. Just so you know the symptoms are:
sudden fever of 103 or higher, fainting or near fainting when standing up, dizziness, diarrhea, rash that looks like sunburn.
I'm sure she's ok. There's always the option of pads for at night. Good Luck!
SWEETHEART...you need to get to a female "friend" as soon as you can do it safely. Being a dad, husband and medic, my understanding of "them", says, that that isn't quite long enough or enough times to be a danger..as long as proper hygiene is followed.GOOD LUCK....LATER...
I suggest that you take it out as soon as possible to avoid any chance of TSS(Toxic Shock Syndrome). I read about this girl who left hers in for eleven hours and she contracted TSS. I even saw this picture of this girls hands peeling really bad because of TSS. To be honest, I've left mine in for almost twenty-four hours once and I got lucky enough not to contract TSS. It's a rare but, very serious disease. For more information on TSS, I suggest that you check out the website listed below.
Actually, TSS could take effect weather or not u wear ur tapon more than 2-4 hours. BUT, i really dont think there is anything to worry abou, just monitor her appetite and if she gets sick, not from the thought of wearing a tampon for 13 hrs , but sick in general. If she starts to throw-up, diarreah or anything like that, have her go see a doctor. BUT like i said, i really dont think there is anything to wory about. Just make sure next time she keeps her tampon in for a healthy amount of time so you can avoid symptoms of any kind.
honestly, ive left my tampon is for 20 hours before.
nothing happened to me.
Honey, she will be fine. If she get's sick then it's time to worry, but I have been in situations where I have worn it for A LONG time and never ever had any problems. It really isn't a big deal. Just read about TSS and learn the symptoms.
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