Q: what mental illnesses am i at risk for as a disabled person?

Feeling Blue...: Being 'disabled' doesn't raise your risk of mental illness as a whole; generally speaking. However the severity of your disability may lead to a "depressed" state of mind and that can lead to clinical depression if not addressed.

Q: what does unspecified t wave abnormalities mean am i at risk for sudden death?

Not really.: these could mean nothing . if you are having chest pains it may have a meaning

Q: if i had covid-19 end of september/beginning october, am i at risk of getting it now?

COVID 19: There have been cases of repeat infection reported but this is rare. It would be unlikely that you would be re-infected with the same strain of virus.

Q: i used toilet tissue that potentially touched a sanitary bin. am i at risk of catching anything?

Probably not: All surfaces are non-sterile. And your body (unless you have AIDS or something along those lines) has multiple defense mechanisms to protect yourself against the myriad pathogenic organisms out there. A gentle touch of toilet tissue up against a bin which had contained some sanitary napkins doesn't seem to qualify as a grave danger!

Q: if i was visiting family on monday evening and a family member has covid symptoms on thursday am i at risk now?

COVID: If the family member had a POSITIVE COVID test, then you are at risk to contract the virus. The incubation period is up to 14 days but typically will manifest in about 4-5 days. Watch for fever, cough, fatigue. If you develop difficulty breathing, then go to an emergency dept. If you develop milder symptoms of sore throat, low grade fever 100.4 and those mentioned above,then have a test for COVID.

Question 1

i have been in contact with a positive person
am i at risk?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should isolate yourself from others for at least 14 days, and if you develop symptoms, add 7 more days without any symptoms at all before going into circulation. Call your physician for added advice about testing.

Question 2

am i at risk for covid-19 in the united states?

Accepted Answer

Yes:  The US currently has the highest number of documented COVID 19 cases and deaths in the world.

Question 3

what mental problems am i at risk for when unemployed?

Accepted Answer

Depression/Anxiety: It would be in the realm of things for one to experience a degree of depression and or anxiety after becoming unemployed.  Keep a good attitued, stay busy and active and keep exploring your opitons.  Seek counselling if needed.  Talk to friends and family, mentors, or clergy.  Don't stay at home and watch tv and have "pity parties".  Move forward every day.  Even any job is better than no job.

Question 4

my ldl is 191.am i at
risk?do i need to take medicine?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Itr may be that sugar is your undoing. It was shown by dr yudkin, a professor in a major london hospital ("sweet and dangerous") in 1973 that sugar was the cause of heart disease. If your triglycerides are increased, that will prove that sugar is the villain.

Question 5

my hdl was 24 when i got it tested. what am i at risk for?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular event: Hdl is a secondary goal in cholesterol (lipid) management (primary goal is ldl). Average risk is HDL 40-60. You can "subtract" a risk factor if your HDL >60. But HDL <40 is considered another risk factor for heart disease & stroke. No medications have demonstrated any outcome benefit by raising hdl, so i'd focus on exercise instead. Plus look for causes that might drive down your hdl.

Question 6

what mental illnesses am i at risk for as a disabled person?

Accepted Answer

Feeling Blue...: Being 'disabled' doesn't raise your risk of mental illness as a whole; generally speaking.  However the severity of your disability may lead to a "depressed" state of mind and that can lead to clinical depression if not addressed.

Question 7

what does unspecified t wave abnormalities mean am i at risk for sudden death?

Accepted Answer

Not really.: these could mean nothing . if you are having chest pains it may have a meaning

Question 8

if i had covid-19 end of september/beginning october, am i at risk of getting it now?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19: There have been cases of repeat infection reported but this is rare. It would be unlikely that you would be re-infected with the same strain of virus.

Question 9

i used toilet tissue that potentially touched a sanitary bin. am i at risk of catching anything?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: All surfaces are non-sterile.  And your body (unless you have AIDS or something along those lines) has multiple defense mechanisms to protect yourself against the myriad pathogenic organisms out there. A gentle touch of toilet tissue up against a bin which had contained some sanitary napkins doesn't seem to qualify as a grave danger!

Question 10

if i was visiting family on monday evening and a family member has covid symptoms on thursday am i at risk now?

Accepted Answer

COVID: If the family member had a POSITIVE COVID test, then you are at risk to contract the virus. The incubation period is up to 14 days but typically will manifest in about 4-5 days. Watch for fever, cough, fatigue. If you develop difficulty breathing, then go to an emergency dept. If you develop milder symptoms of sore throat, low grade fever 100.4 and those mentioned above,then have a test for COVID.

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