Can you get brain amoeba like this?

Im terrified of that amoeba!!?

• Please help me. I'm totally serious so please answer seriously. I'm only 18 years old and Im have been really freaking out about that deadly brain-eating amoeba. I went in my community jacuzzi a few days ago, which is gated. It seems to be kept up well and I think they use chlorine. I didn't dunk my head but I was in up to my neck and water did get up my nose a few times. I'm now having problems with my neck and back, a headache and am nauseous but I'm not sure if that is due to the fact that I have not stopped thinking about it for the past couple of days and Im stressed about it. If anyone can offer up advice or their opinions. I would appreciate it very much :( I'm very scared. Is this fear irrational?

• Answer:

  I'm the same way...you hear about something terrifying like brain eating amoebas and immediately start worrying about that! Trust me lately I've had plenty of irrational fears like this but have to remind myself how irrational it really is! I'm sure you're fine! I think most hot tubs are kept at a higher temperature than the amoebas would survive in? Plus I'm sure it has tons of chemicals to keep it clean! Haha as far as the hot tub goes I think you're much more likely to get some other bacteria/germs than amoebas! Try not to worry too much about it-the chances of you getting a brain eating amoeba are very very very low! Just try to remind yourself of this!