Episode Summary
Join me as I welcome back Amy and her daughter, Lizzie, for an insightful discussion. In this episode, we delve into Lizzie's harrowing encounter with toxic shock syndrome (TSS), exploring the severe implications and her journey to recovery. Amy shares the critical moments that led to her life-saving discovery of Lizzie's condition and her quick response. We also discuss Lizzie's candid reflections on managing her menstrual health post-TSS, the challenges she faced during her recovery, and the significant changes in her life post-illness, including the recommendation to avoid tampon use. This episode serves as an eye-opener on the crucial aspects of TSS and menstrual health awareness.
For the visually-minded who prefer to listen and read or for those who need closed captioning, watch the transcript video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F_rYxdV3Qwc
Resources
- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME
- Removing the shame and stigma from menstruation
- 5 Things You Need to Know About Common Tampon Ingredients
- THE TAMPON: A HISTORY
- Sisters nearly die within days of each other after using 'super plus' tampons
- 5 Tampon Myths You Should NOT Believe
- https://www.twitch.tv/mamadoctorjones
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