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Does Itching All Over The Body Indicate Sign Of Toxic Shock Syndrome?
Hi. I've been itching all over since a couple of hours ago. I can't think of anything I'm allergic to, but I just started my period a few months ago and it finally got regular this last couple of days. I may have put my tampon in for too long last night and I'm starting to get really worried that it's Toxic Shock Syndrome...Can you help me out?
Places I'm itchy:
Along my stomach area
Back and front of my neck
Entire Scalp
Inside my ears
My back
Armpits
Under my chest
Along my bikini line
Arms
Places I'm itchy:
Along my stomach area
Back and front of my neck
Entire Scalp
Inside my ears
My back
Armpits
Under my chest
Along my bikini line
Arms
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
Toxic shock syndrome usually presents with a very high fever. I do not think this is TSS. It appears more like a hyper sensitivity reaction to a recent food or drug that you may have taken. It is not necessary that you should have prior allergy to that food or drug as hyper sensititivity reactions can get triggered even if you have tolerated the same substance before. You should get a shot of dexamethasone from a doctor or a nurse - this will arrest the itching immediately.
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