Worried about chronic exposure to Carbon Monoxide. Any doctors or nurses?

Question

Just found out today that have been exposed to Carbon Monoxide for over a year through faulty water heater. Makes sense as every time went to work came home fell asleep and lately been getting worse and worse headaches and shakey hands. This has been going on over a year probably nearer two.

Are there any side effects from daily exposure to these fumes. I suspect that once when I got really sick - I put it down to asthma and chemicals which lead to bronchitis and decreased breath through lungs- it actually was working in closed environment in that one room while cleaning it.

I just want to know if it is serious being poisoned all this time.

Thanks

Answer 1

Was this at work if it was you MUST refuse to work in this environment again, yes it is dangerous, Im sure you will be okay, but I would go to the GP to get checked out, dont panic though, just do not work in there again okay. But these are some of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. you need to speak to one of the managers there and find out about the health and safety policies if they have one.  

Answer 2

yes this could be serious if your being exposed to carbon monoxied every day, adn in a closed evviroment. im not sure what could happen, becuase i am only a cna. but if you havent you should get your heater fixed as soon as possible. even as you said it got worse and worse. im suprised you didnt notice it earlier. I hope i've helped in some way:)

Answer 3

Well...it's not a good thing

Answer 4

There are some, but I don't think the ones you describe.

Answer 5

carbon monoxide affects th heamoglobn in ya blood and makes it hard for your blood to take oxygen round the body i wouldnt be woried at the moment but if you have any symtoms or feel tired sleepy all the time cold ... see a doctor immeidietly x