Another is the pelvic tilt, in which you lie with the knees bent and then lift the pelvis and buttocks. Simply assuming the fetal position, with your knees pulled up toward your chest while hugging a pillow or heating pad to your abdomen, may help. An alternative therapy that helps some women involves visualization in which you concentrate on the color of your pain until you gain mastery over it. In addition, aromatherapy and massage may reduce discomfort. Distractions such as listening to music or becoming immersed in a book or movie are still other helpful tactics.
Toxic shock is caused by a bacterium that is often found in the nose and mouth.
Some women also have this organism in their vaginas. The bacterium produces a toxin that, if sufficient bacteria are present, may be released into the bloodstream, possibly with fatal consequences. The majority of victims have been tampon users, but medical researchers are not sure what role, if any, tampons play. Toxic shock was first identified in association with use of superabsorbent tampons, which were with-drawn from the market. Most tampons, however, contain some type of superabsorbent fiber.