TSS- Toxic Shock Syndrome is Back
TSS- Toxic Shock Syndrome is back, and it is claiming the lives of young women. Perhaps, you recall the health crisis in the 80’s involving TSS, and the use of deodorant tampons. That, and the thought that people were not changing often enough, was thought to be the culprit.
Today, TSS is back, and claiming the lives of young women, again. This time, the culprit, may surprise you. Although, something as private as a woman’s monthly cycle, is not usually a topic of conversation, when it is becoming a silent health care crisis, it NEEDS to be SHARED!
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Special Thanks, to Lisa Elifritz, for sending me the story of her daughter, Amy. I am more than happy to share this story with you, so you are informed.
TSS- Toxic Shock Syndrome and Amy’s Story!
Last summer, TSS- Toxic Shock Syndrome, took the life of Amy Rae Elifritz, (ARE). She went from being a healthy and happy 20 year old, with her whole life ahead of her, to losing her life in a matter of days . . . sadly, this could have been prevented.
Did you know that tampon related Toxic Shock Syndrome is real, relatively common, and can be deadly? Last summer, when Amy experienced flu-like symptoms, the fact that she was menstruating, seemed unimportant. A few days later, on June 13, she died from Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).
TSS- Toxic Shock Syndrome and You ARE Loved
Lisa Elifritz, Amy’s Mom, founded You ARE Loved, Read the rest of this entry »
