Do I Have TSS Quiz

Understand possible toxic shock syndrome warning signs in about 10 minutes. Fast 15 question check with clear next steps, and urgent red flags to seek emergency care.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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8/15
Neurologic, Digestive, and Organ Signals (NDaOS)
Measures reported neurologic, digestive, and organ-related warning signs that can occur with toxic shock syndrome or other conditions.
No points recorded
Prompt review
Urgent action
0NaNNo points recorded1NaNPrompt review3NaNUrgent action
A score of 8 falls in the Urgent action range, indicating multiple neurologic/digestive/organ signals were endorsed and warrant timely clinical evaluation, regardless of the total score.
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6/15
Rapid Illness and Circulation Signals (RIaCS)
This scale summarizes rapid illness and circulation-related warning signals associated with toxic shock syndrome concerns.
No points recorded
Prompt review
Urgent action
0NaNNo points recorded1NaNPrompt review3NaNUrgent action
A score of 6 falls in the Urgent action range, indicating multiple circulation- or rapid-illness signals were endorsed on this unvalidated safety summary.
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2/15
Skin, Wound, and Device-Related Signals (SWaDRS)
This scale reflects self-reported skin changes, wound issues, or menstrual-device-related signals sometimes associated with toxic shock syndrome risk contexts.
No points recorded
Prompt review
Urgent action
0NaNNo points recorded1NaNPrompt review3NaNUrgent action
A score of 2 falls in the Prompt review range, suggesting one or more skin, wound, or device-related concerns were reported even though this is not diagnostic.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Worried tampon users
46%OF USERS
People currently on their period who have a tampon or menstrual cup in and feel sudden flu-like symptoms, dizziness, rash, or nausea and want a quick safety check.
Post-surgery or wound concerns
33%OF USERS
People with a recent cut, burn, packing, or surgical wound who notice fever, confusion, faintness, or worsening redness and want to gauge urgency.
Caregivers checking symptoms
21%OF USERS
Partners, friends, or parents who see someone suddenly very unwell and are looking for signs that could indicate a medical emergency.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Neurologic, Digestive, and Organ Signals (NDaOS)
Average
5.3
Normal range
2.67.9
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Rapid Illness and Circulation Signals (RIaCS)
Average
4.3
Normal range
1.76.9
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15
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Skin, Wound, and Device-Related Signals (SWaDS)
Average
5
Normal range
2.67.4
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15
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz check for?
It screens for symptoms and situations commonly associated with toxic shock syndrome, such as sudden fever, faintness, rash, vomiting, confusion, and concerns related to wounds or menstrual devices. It is a safety check and does not provide a diagnosis.
How should results be used?
Results indicate whether symptoms may warrant urgent medical evaluation. Only a licensed clinician can diagnose or rule out toxic shock syndrome.
When is emergency care needed?
Seek emergency care immediately for severe illness, fainting, confusion, trouble breathing, or rapidly worsening symptoms. Call emergency services and do not drive.
What should be done about a tampon or similar device?
Remove a tampon, menstrual cup, or similar device if it can be done easily and safely. Do not delay urgent care to remove it.
How long does it take and what is the format?
It takes about 10 minutes and includes 15 questions. Answer based on current symptoms and recent exposures or wound concerns.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Do I Have TSS Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

This free Do I Have TSS Quiz is a quick, non-diagnostic safety check for symptoms associated with toxic shock syndrome, including sudden fever, faintness, rash, vomiting, confusion, and wound or menstrual-device concerns. TSS is uncommon but can progress quickly, and only a clinician can diagnose it. If you feel severely ill, are fainting, confused, struggling to breathe, or have rapidly worsening symptoms, call emergency services now and do not drive yourself. Remove a tampon or similar device if easily possible, but do not delay care.

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