I've moved into this home during the pandemic, and apparently it had a gas leak. I smelled it and called multiple times but nothing was found

They way in which i would small it would be once in a while not consistently I finally called again yesterday and they came last night from SoCal gas and discovered yes there's a small leak behind the stove.

I know it was a small leak but I have been smelling it for 3 years and literally like gaslighting myself no pun intended

I've been doing some reading about gas leaks within SoCal gas and how it's been a common thing recently around my neck of the woods and my concern is I've started to read about how gas is going to affect physical and mental health. I'm kind of shocked that this could have caused serious brain damage or affected my mental health which is already irratic.

Should I see a Dr? To make sure I'm ok?

  • D61 [any]
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    2 years ago

    Low level constant exposure to gas from a stove or line leak does give brain fog and sinus issues that should clear awhile after the leak stops and the area gets ventilated. If nothing else do some research about gas exposure and get a checkup, it can't hurt.

    I had a leaky gas stove along with a pin hole in the gas line behind the stove that would sometimes leak gas into the house for 10+ years. Definitely noticed a positive change after turning off the gas to the house a few years ago.