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'My tampon put me in a coma and I forgot who my family were': victim makes miraculous recovery after 2 years

A mum of two who lost her memory after suffering from a life threatening condition caused by a tampon has finally made a miraculous recovery.

Joanna Cartwright, 27, suffered toxic shock syndrome and awoke from an eight day coma unable to recognise her own children and family

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