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    I keep having heavy, random discharge, so I went to the gyno and there's no sign of infection/disease. I stopped working about a month or two ago, and plan on returning in 2 wks. Before I stopped working, I only worked 2 days a week, and I wore a tampon each of those days so I didn't have to worry about discharge. But now, I plan on working 4 or 5 days a week since school is out. I'm guessing it's not okay to use even the lightest tampon since it will increase my chances of getting TSS? - or is that just a myth?

    I hate this! When I least expect it I feel discharge coming out of me like pee, literally running down a leg! I searched some of the other posts, and some of you said to wipe w/a babywipe or dry towel...that won't really help w/me b/c I never know when to expect the wetness. Ugh. Any suggestions?

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    Default Re: heavy discharge - tampon everyday

    wierd. when i started taking a megavitamin i had more discharge then normal have you changed anything lately in your diet?

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    Default Re: heavy discharge - tampon everyday

    nothing lately. this actually started awhile ago, and i just brushed it off as a symptom of going off birth control. so yeah...not sure if i changed something in my diet awhile ago...but doubtful. i've always taken a multivitamin.

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    oh birth control can change that! is it thick or thin? as long as its not thick and smells wierd or itches i think your ok, since you went to the doc. i can see how annoying it would be though.

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    for the most part, it's thin. it just sucks b/c it literally will run down my leg! i understand how a little can be sexy for guys to see, but running down my leg just makes it look like I pissed myself - so not cute :-/

    do you think it's okay to wear the smallest tampon 4 days/week for 6 hrs/day?

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    Default Re: heavy discharge - tampon everyday

    i dont see why not a lot of girls wear them when they dance all the time.

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    TSS is not a myth, and using tampons when yoru not on your period can increase the risk.

    I would not advocate using any size tampon ( even the very smallest) if yoru not bleeding. However....I also suffer from a lot of discharge and have used junior sized tampons before while at work. I dont think it's good, but when you have to work, you have to work.

    Although if this is an option, I would suggest you do this instead of wear a tampon - Buy a flesh colored tiny thong. Wear it underneath your regular work thong. Guys won't notice it, but it'll help with the discharge issue. I do this when I'm on my period. I've even worn panty liners in the little flesh colored thong. I just cut the liner into a little tiny square and tape it on. This way it catches what it needs to, but it's cut so small it's unnoticable, and I tapeit in just to be safe that it wont slip off accidentially during stage. But since it's on the inside thong that noone will see, it isnt noticable at all.

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    Default Re: heavy discharge - tampon everyday

    i.breathe.in - even 4-5 days per week? im seriously considering that :-/

    peanutbutter - that's a reallly good idea! unfortunately i have to take my thong off...but hrm...maybe if i just pull it aside as long as i dont feel wetness...

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    Default Re: heavy discharge - tampon everyday

    everyone is different as long as you arent using super tampons, and your using the little ones it shouldnt be an issue.

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    it's mucus, and there's things you can take to dry up the mucus.

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    I have the opposite problem - when im on BC I get this - running down the leg etc and when im off it, it goes away. So my guess it that it's your body reacting to going off BC.

    I dont think u should wear the tampon. Maybe u could play on it and pretend you're getting really wet during the dances LOL?

    My doctor did a pap smear and said that the reason that I get a lot of discharge when im on BC is coz I have a cervical aversion? (im not sure if thats the spelling). Maybe u could get it checked out yourself?

    My friend wears a tampon every time she works but she only does 2-3 nights per week.
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    I'm wet like that all the time, too... for me it's normal, I've ALWAYS been like that... so I have to wear something. I was missing out on money from sets that other girls had to take so I could go fix myself.

    I used to get infections and nastyness from so much tampon use, I knew it was bad for me, but what the hell else could I do?

    My gyno know what I do for a living, and she suggested cups instead of tampons:

    http://www.softcup.com/
    (caution for cheesy music/video- these are what I use)

    http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1484.html

    Most discharge comes from the cervix, and these devices trap it instead of absorbing it, so you're not so dried out after you take them out. They also don't leave bits of cotton behind or perfumes, etc.

    The healthiest thing to do would be to wear nothing, but if you got to- I've found myself to be much, much, much happier and healthier with these, they've really been a godsend for me.

    Sorry if I sound like a commercial!

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    Thanks for the info!

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    Quote Originally Posted by miabella View Post
    it's mucus, and there's things you can take to dry up the mucus.
    Such as?

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    Default Re: heavy discharge - tampon everyday

    I have the same problem and it's only been recently that I've been having copious amounts of discharge, so much so that I HAVE to wear a tampon. Since my club is fully nude, I feel incredibly self-conscious at the idea of spreading my legs on stage and having goo coming out of me. I haven't changed anything particular lately--I've been taking my birth control more regularly and taking multi-vitamins daily--so I'm pretty baffled. It's incredibly annoying.

    So yeah, I'll take tips as well!


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    I don't think you're supposed to use tampons for daily discharge! I started getting a lot of this after I decided to quit Devil--I mean Depo-- and get on the pill again.

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    Default Re: heavy discharge - tampon everyday

    I've been wearing them for work for years now and have never had a problem. I always wear the smallest one.

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