<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I have a celiac friend with toxic shock syndrome that most likely will not live through the night. I know they are very different illnesses, but I wonder if they are in any way related. I just did some web searching and in addition to the typical information about tampons, I saw some things tying TSS to a suppressed immune system, diabetes, and corticosteroid use. It seems that those of us with this disease are hit with too much to deal with sometimes. I guess all of these questions and thoughts are helping to keep my mind busy. Please remember my friend and her family in your prayers tonight. Susan