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Help...Can't believe I fotgot my Tampon!

This is truly embarrassing, but I forgot about my tampon. I was using the bathroom and felt something pushing out of my area, so I got a mirror and saw something white. I reached down to pull it out and it was my tampon. It has been in there for a week to a week and a half. I don't have any of the symptoms but I'm still very nervous. I did notice that the entrance to my area is a little swollen and the tampon has a bad odor. I'm going to make an appointment for the doctor but it's Saturday and I have to wait at least 2 more days. Has this happened to anyone? Any suggestions? Plz
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2073693 tn?1333125546
Don't be scared out of your mind. Things willl be ok. I've been there. Just see Dr and tell him of anything unusual.  :)
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2088407 tn?1333845975
Oh dear, how scary. There is no reason to feel embarrassed but this can be dangerous.Leaving a tampon in for this long could introduce Staphylococcus aureus bacteria into your vagina. (the toxins that cause TSS) I am a LPN (practical nurse) if you experience any other the following, I would advise you go to the emergency room or urgency care facility
If you develop a rash, headache, dizziness, fever, diarrhea, nausea, low blood pressure..

IF you have any of these symptoms proceed to the ER now, you will need IV fluids to stabilize your BP and IV antibiotics to fight the Staph bacteria.

Also, if you have developed a rash and notice that the skin on the palms of your hands are peeling.. this is also a telltale sign of TSS.

Good luck hun,
~VQ
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2073693 tn?1333125546
I have done the same thing. Everything was ok for me. I had bad odor for a day or 2. I would go to dr to be sure.  Toxic shock syndrome happens rarely in cases like this.  Nothing to be embarassed about. It happens. :)
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