What are the symptoms of TSS? Some of the symptoms are much the same as the flu, but they can become serious very quickly. The warning signs of TSS are:

• sudden high temperature(102 degrees F/38.9 degrees C or higher)
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• a sunburn-like rash
• muscle aches
• dizziness
• fainting or feeling faint when standing up

What should I do if I get these symptoms?
If you have any of these symptoms and are wearing a tampon you should remove the tampon immediately and contact your doctor for immediate treatment. Tell the doctor that you have been using tampons and suspect that you may have TSS. Don't worry about being an alarmist. What's important is to get speedy treatment.

Is it possible to get TSS more than once?
A person who has had TSS can develop it again. If a women has had TSS in the past, she should seek medical advice before using tampons again.