Model Lauren Wasser, who lost one leg to toxic shock syndrome, told The Washington Post on Wednesday that she will “inevitably” need to have her other leg amputated in a matter of months. She said she’s in “excruciating pain” and must have weekly treatments for damage to her remaining foot. Still, Wasser is using her ordeal to help others. She’s been raising awareness about the potential risks of tampons, which have been associated with toxic shock syndrome, and promoting legislation pushed for years by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) to mandate further research on feminine hygiene products. “I think this is my purpose and I wouldn’t change it for the world,” Wasser told the Post.

Source: Huffington Post December 21, 2017 12:22 UTC