A California woman named Lauren Wasser is sharing her life story in order to prevent other women to go through the ordeal she has gone through all because of a common product.<\/p>\n
Back in 2012, this model went to the hospital because she experienced flu like symptoms that wouldn\u2019t go away. Sadly, once doctors ran tests, they determined that it wasn\u2019t flu that caused Lauren discomfort but toxic shock syndrome caused by bacterial toxins.<\/p>\n
It was determined that the cause which led to the infection was a tampon. If left for long hours, tampons can cause this infection which leads to a toxic shock syndrome or TTS.<\/p>\n
Sadly, Lauren was in coma for over a week and doctors were forced to amputate her leg because of the infection upon awakening. At the time, she was only 24 years old.<\/p>\n
Ever since this tragic event, Lauren made it her goal to raise awareness and fighting a legal battle against Kotex Natural Balance, the brand of tampons that caused her to react so severely.<\/p>\n
In a few months, I\u2019m inevitably going to have my other leg amputated. There\u2019s nothing I can do about it. But what I can do is help make sure that this doesn\u2019t happen to others,\u201d Lauren tells The Daily Mail.<\/p>\n
\u201cConsidering that the vagina is the most absorbent part of a woman\u2019s body and is a gateway to many of our vital organs, it is crucial that consumers know the reality of what could happen to them,\u201d she writes in InStyle.<\/p>\n
Following the second amputation, Lauren posed alongside Paralympic athlete Amy Purdy, who also had her legs amputated.<\/p>\n
\u201cLife is about to be so different, again! I\u2019m in great spirits though and ready for my next chapter. ???\u200d\u2640\ufe0f??\u200d\u2642\ufe0f \/\/ photo by my love @camraface,\u201d she wrote in the caption.<\/p>\n
We are cheering for Lauren who is determined to live her life to the fullest regardless of the obstacles and the pain she was forced to go through<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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