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A 24 year old model Lauren Wasser experienced a life-altering event that would not only change her career but also ignite a mission to raise awareness about a rare but potentially fatal condition: Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). Her ordeal began with flu-like symptoms and culminated in the amputation of both legs, all linked to the use of a common household product—tampons.A Sudden Descent into IllnessLauren’s symptoms escalated rapidly, leading to multiple organ failures and two heart attacks. She was placed in a medically induced coma and given a mere 1% chance of survival. Doctors diagnosed her with menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (mTSS), a rare condition caused by toxins from Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, often associated with tampon use.The Aftermath: Amputation and Recovery
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