carlynfitzy
- Date posted
- 36w
Help help
I used tap water for my sinus rinse and sacred I will get brain eating amoebia. I googled it and it said I should be worried. Wtf should I do?
Cale L. Cale L.
- Date posted
- 36w
I have had the same experience and went to Doctor Google as well. I would approach the situation in this way. Did I use tap water, yes. Do I have any immediate health concerns that point towards me having a brain eating amoebia? Is it plausible I live in an area where the water is so unsanitary I shouldn’t even shower etc? Your OCD is trying to attach to a possibility here. Possibility is not probability or real.
carlynfitzycarlynfitzy
- Date posted
- 36w
@Cale L. The only reason I am freaking out is because the water is safe to drink in my city but I don’t think it is entirely clean. 😭
Cale L. Cale L.
- Date posted
- 36w
@carlynfitzy Think of it as an exposure and accept the uncertainty.
Mike6060Mike6060
- Date posted
- 35w
I totally understand how you feel. Just be mindful I would say that you have an immune system that is strong enough to combat one rinse this time. I would say if you don't have inflammation or a big build up of mucus in your nasal cavity within the next few days you should be ok. With compassion, Michael
carlynfitzycarlynfitzy
- Date posted
- 35w
@Mindfulness6060 My head hurts, but I’ve constantly been on my phone and I do have sinus issues. Idk how to calm down. I’m totally convinced I have the brain eating amoeba
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