BQ91 said:

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Doc, what about blood pressure Benicar? I do not believe it is a Ace drug.

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buffalo chip said:

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I appreciate all that you are doing (OP and other doctors/professionals who are responding to questions from the unwashed)...

My wife takes Alendronate for osteoporosis. She suffers many annoying side effects but has taken the drug for years. Should she take a break from this drug during the next few weeks or months?

Thanks!

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homertexag95 said:

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Have you heard anything about an increased risk of contracting the virus in people with seizure disorders? A doctor (Marty Makary) mentioned this briefly last night on FoxNews but did not go into any detail. I could not find any information about it online

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• They may be taking medicines to control seizures that also affect their immune system (for example, ACTH, steroids, immunotherapies). Or they may have other neurological or developmental issues that affect their immunity. People in these situations are at greater risk of developing more severe symptoms with viral illnesses.
• People with epilepsy may have other medical problems that could place them at higher risk of developing more severe symptoms with COVID-19.
  
  • For example, people who have problems swallowing or frequently inhale food or liquids into their lungs (aspiration) are at higher risk for pneumonia.
  • People with diabetes or underlying heart or lung problems also appear to be at higher risk for severe COVID-19.

clintaggie04 said:

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Is the higher risk for people with high blood pressure mitigated in any way if their blood pressure is under control with meds?

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clintaggie04 said:

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Thanks. I am somewhat overweight, not obese, and have had high blood pressure for a very long time (hereditary). My blood pressure is great with meds, just curious if I should be more concerned than a "healthy" person. Great info in this thread. Thanks again for taking time to do this.

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LongLurking Ag said:

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I am a long time lurker. It took Covid19 to get me out of hiding. It is ironic that I should still go into lurking mode now.

Thanks Doc Rev for not only doing this but also your service to people in general..

I am 60 and had colon cancer surgery in January. Supposedly all cancer was cut out but my oncologist still recommended 12 sessions over 24 weeks of Chemo (currently in round 4). When I talked with him, he said to keep the process as scheduled and my immunity system would be down but not significantly. Do you think this is the best course being as no cancer is still known to exist in me. I'm trying to weigh risk reward but do not know how much each additional session helps my long term diagnosis versus how much more vulnerable it makes me to Covid19.

Also a curiosity question. A report today discussed this lasting 18 months. Do you see that as a likely scenario?

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Reveille said:

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LongLurking Ag said:

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I am a long time lurker. It took Covid19 to get me out of hiding. It is ironic that I should still go into lurking mode now.

Thanks Doc Rev for not only doing this but also your service to people in general..

I am 60 and had colon cancer surgery in January. Supposedly all cancer was cut out but my oncologist still recommended 12 sessions over 24 weeks of Chemo (currently in round 4). When I talked with him, he said to keep the process as scheduled and my immunity system would be down but not significantly. Do you think this is the best course being as no cancer is still known to exist in me. I'm trying to weigh risk reward but do not know how much each additional session helps my long term diagnosis versus how much more vulnerable it makes me to Covid19.

Also a curiosity question. A report today discussed this lasting 18 months. Do you see that as a likely scenario?

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I would absolutely follow the recommendations of your oncologist. Regardless the cancer is still more risk to you than this virus. Yes your immune system will be somewhat suppressed but just stay away from people over the next 24 wks.

As for how long the COVID-19 will last is anyone's guess at this point. Way too many variables for any of us to accurately know. I don't expect it to go away soon but I certainly hope that is does.

And FYI I was a long time lurker I have been on this board over 20 years and had less than 2000 posts until recently.

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filag88 said:

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Similar situation. My daughter works at a daycare in Corpus. A student in a different class than hers went to Laredo this past weekend to see his aunt. The aunt is a school teacher and one of her co teachers tested positive. My daughter is wondering if it is safe for her to come visit us this weekend? Is that enough levels away from the virus that she should be safe?

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Dave Robicheaux said:

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Curious to hear is chloroquine +Iron being used in the U.S after a couple peer reviewed papers coming out.

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gigemJTH12 said:

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If this is true...how quickly can it be over? How much of that stuff do we have?

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