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female
age
30-35,
anonymous
writes:hi, pretty embarassing question here. I'm not sure whether ot not I have a tampon inside of me still or not. Yesterday, I used one and I'm not sure if I took it out or not. I've looked with the use of a mirror and cant seem to see anything. I'm not sure if I can feel it or if I'm imagining it. I havent experienced any discomfort but Im paranoid. I know I should see a doctor but Im so embarassed, what if I go and there isnt anything up there!?Any help would be much appreciated!Thankyouxxx
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reader, Fiona xxx +, writes (11 June 2008):
 No probs! As you say, I am sure you would feel something that doesn't resemble skin and flesh; after all the vagina isn't too long so to speak. Don't worry about, as long as you are ok.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 June 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionWell I've had a proper look and feel lots of times since and used a mirror and I cannot see or feel anything so I've come to the conclusion that Ive just been stupid and forgot I've taken it out, or else I definitly would have seen/felt it. Ive also tried flexing my pelvic floor and nothing feels different. Feel like an idiot!
Thanks for all the advice and concern though, I appreciate it. You've all been given high ratings from me lol
Thanks again
xxx
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reader, Fiona xxx +, writes (10 June 2008):
I hope you are OK, and you managed to get an appointment, and if so, it went OK. Do let us know how you get on.
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 June 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionHi thanks for the replies, I cant see anything but it dosent feel right down there, Ive tried 'feeling' for it but not sure what I'm feeling lol The doctors is shut all weekend, so Im gonna try and get an appointment tomorrow. So so embarassed though!
Thankyou for you're advice though, feels better now Ive got it off my chest
xxxxxx
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reader, Fiona xxx +, writes (7 June 2008):
I agree, just relax. Wash your hands and insert a finger and have a search. Surely they are big enough to touch.
Just go to get checked out, you don't want to risk an infection.
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reader, Emilysanswers +, writes (7 June 2008):
The A and E department have this happen ALL the time. They'll get a doctor to have a poke around and he / she can tell you yes or no.
If you go down there and say you want to see a woman doctor then they may make you wait a bit longer but you should be able to. Explain it to reception, it could be something a nurse can deal with anyway.
Good Luck!! xx
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reader, birdynumnums  +, writes (7 June 2008):
 Did you feel up behind your cervix (the thing that feels like the end of your nose inside your vagina)? Sometimes they get stuck there. Just wash your hands an use your index finger. Try shifting positions to see if it with reposition itself. My Mum's Doctor always said that women should wash there hands BEFORE the go to the bathroom, not afterwards like they have been taught! You may find it and save a trip.
If it's not there, don't be embarrassed to go in to your Doctor. They actually have this happen all the time, as well as checking for IUD's and they are quite used to the predicament. My next-door-neighbour, when I was growing up, had this happen to her an wound up marrying her Gynecologist! Seriously! LOL! How funny is that! Quite a story for the grandkids!!! I wonder how they ammended it!
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 June 2008): you must see a doctor, there is a risk of serious infection-toxic shock syndrome, if a tampon is retained. It will be just like having a smear done, no worse, but you may need antibiotics.
"Dr. on call!"
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 June 2008): Just put all of your embarrassment behind you and go to your doctors, believe me they have dealt with a lot worse intheir lives, so dont worry, i lost one too. When to the doctors and it was sorted out, so go tomorrow, dont leave it cos they can get very very germy and hurt you.
take care
xx
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