hi , has anyone had a fear of brain eatinng ameoba ? i had no idea this risk existed and was flushing my sinuses out in the shower with warm tap water . whatever i was doing worked for my sinus but now im totally freaked that ive allowed organisms to my brain. i know i sound dramatic but a lady died from doing exactly as i did ! i live in australia and its very hot atm which is also a factor . im told the disease is rapid and im not dead yet but in saying this i read of a women in seattle who caught an organism that took a year eating at her. its actually terrifying me. i cant sleep well and i of course have a massive headache probably due to stress . has anyone been through thia fear before ? what snapped you out of it
Why do you wash your sinuses out ? Can you not use bottle water ? Im sure you havent caught anyting xxx
Hi
First of all try to calm down, I know it’s easier said then done but the more you panic the more anxiety will kick in and it will start making you have false symptoms.
As with anything health wise your worried about then it’s always a good idea to speak to a Dr. Have you spoke to one?
I have done a little bit of research and have come up with the following for you.
- ameoba is find in open water like lakes, rivers etc, not household water that comes from a supplier and is treated!
- it only survives in warm water, I know shower water is warm but if your water system works the same way as it does here in the UK then water comes into your house cold and gets heated up via your boiler/heating system/electric shower, meaning the water is heated after it comes from the source meaning the germ shouldn’t be in it.
- it’s very rare! like really rare!
like I say, go speak to a Dr but I am sure your be fine.
take care
You would be in critical condition or dead by now. I think we spoke a week ago. It’s very rear. Its highly unlikely that you have it. Have you seen you’re doctor yet? He/she would be able to give a proper diagnosis as we are not doctors but can only offer support and opinions.