If you are in the higher risk category check in..........

[demtenjeep]

Me: Crohn's -take chemo every 8 weeks + diabetes

Hubby: Asthma High Blood Pressure

both in our 50s

Middle of America -Kansas

[rzemanfl]

1. Only age, 72. n/t

[lapfog_1]

2. over 64

diabetes and a long standing heart condition ( since birth ).

Bay Area - CA

[stonecutter357]

3. High Blood Pressure and a heart stents .

And add this Huntsville and Madison both declare state of emergency ......

[trueblue2007]

67. just turned 70 .... bummer but good news, i only look 60. I have congestive heart failure.

i don't work, hubby works part time. he is 71

[PCIntern]

4. Age, BP, Kidney/bladder

I’m on 9 meds daily, 11 pills total.

[mnhtnbb]

5. Age (69) and asthma

[TexasTowelie]

6. Yes.

Diabetic. My brother, who I live with, is a respiratory therapist delivering and picking up DME.

[Laelth]

7. Me? Age in the early 50s with a compromised immune system?

Actually, I am in the safest position possible other than those who are in the 5-14 range.



IF this virus follows the pattern of the 1918 flu epidemic.

-Laelth

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

59. It won't follow that pattern.

This is a completely different virus.

And if you think this virus will resemble that of the 1918 flu virus, then you haven't been paying attention. This is NOTHING like that.

[Laelth]

70. I certainly HOPE it's nothing like the 1918 pandemic. n/t

-Laelth

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

71. It is already playing out very differently.

Especially in terms of who is getting sickest and who is dying.

[Stuart G]

8. Over 72.YES...all kinds of problems.. too many to mention.

[Moostache]

9. All over my family...

Me - Diabetes (10+ years...struggling to maintain), Hypertension; Cancer Survivor - 11th year post renal cell carcinoma (ablation)
Wife - PALMOPLANTAR PUSTULOSIS and psoriasis; mild-Crohn's

Mother - 6X Cancer survivor (currently in remission)
Father - Lupus

[meow2u3]

10. 59 and with type 2 diabetes

I live in Pennsylvania, in which my county has 1 confirmed case. I'm taking no chances and am staying home, going out only for food shopping, picking up prescriptions, and going to doctors' appointments.

It gets lonely, but my kitties are keeping me company--whether I want them to or not.

[TreasonousBastard]

11. Age 72, diabetic, copd, and just had pneumonia...

But I'm just not going to worry.

[Turin_C3PO]

12. Here.

Cystic fibrosis with 50% lung function.

[Wounded Bear]

13. 67, diabetes, mild blood pressure, obesity...

but not in extreme risk category.

I call my situation moderately high risk.

[lpbk2713]

14. 76 yo, cardiac history, hypertension.

I'm okay as long as I keep up with my meds.
Pacemaker/defibrillator will kick in when needed.

[lkinwi]

15. 60+ with diabetes

[grantcart]

32. Same

[Nay]

16. Me: 69 and Type 2. Mr Nay: 72 and heart disease. We're so dead. nt

[tavernier]

17. Age 73. No problems.

But I was a smoker most of my life, so even though my lungs look fine on xrays, who knows when it comes to this virus.

[Coventina]

18. Over 50, heart disease.

[demtenjeep]

19. my oldest sister was just told her colon cancer has returned with a vengence

she had already had chemo 4 rounds and radiation

two weeks ago they were talking surgery - what now for her?

[Glimmer of Hope]

20. I am a cancer patient. I am not immunocompromised but I worry

about getting sick and being forced to drop or skip treatment.

[LAS14]

21. 74 and 85, me with diabetes.

I got a pulse oxygen gadget so, in case one of us gets sick, we can give the PCP that info. We really want to stay at home if at all possible. Hubby has a pulse of 63 and oxygen of 98. I think he's in good shape. I've been meaning to find out why diabetes is an "underlying condition" of note. It's well controlled type II. If anyone here knows, I'd appreciate the info.

[Adsos Letter]

31. My understanding is that the kidneys may have to deal with a lot of fluid with this virus.

As you know, diabetics have to be cautious about kidney health, and some may have decreased kidney function as a result of the diabetes.

That is my understanding, anyway.

[JesterCS]

22. 38, smoker, high BP, asthma

Ugh great. Lol

[DFW]

23. 16 year history of heart trouble, turn 68 in 2 days.

Two stents, one (very mild) heart attack, was just in Spain for four days.

[unc70]

36. You and your lovely wife.

Both of you get home and stay there. No more Israel nor Spain nor anywhere else for now. Take care of yourselves. Some day would like to meet you in person.

[DFW]

38. Already in the works!

My only appointment for this week was in Paris, and France just shut its borders.

And, if our paths ever cross, glad in advance to meet you!

[Freddie]

24. Age 63, pretty healthy

But DH has Crohns and asthma, both well controlled with medication. Mail-order prescriptions are a wonderful thing.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

25. Hey

Diabeties,hbp .. I'm ok today hanging around my apartment..

[ooky]

26. 67, HBP, inflammation from osteoarthritis

[Kablooie]

27. 68 but fairly healthy other than a little overweight.

My daughter is very concerned but we are prepared to keep away from others for a few months.

[MiniMe]

28. Age 62, had bypass surgery in November

My heart is not pumping efficiently, My ejection fraction is 30-35%. Have to get a defibrillator implanted, scheduled for next Monday. I'm diabetic and have high blood pressure, though it is being controlled by medication now. I'm staying away from e3verybody!

[Adsos Letter]

29. 64 w/Type 2 diabetes.

My daughter (doctor) and wife (nurse) have both informed me that I am only allowed to leave the house for solo photography outings.

SF Bay Area

[NRaleighLiberal]

30. age - 64 - and weight - about 20 lbs too many.

[Hobo]

33. I'm 61 type 2 diabetes

Had a pacemaker installed last May. Hopefully I will survive #TrumpVirus


Hobo

[FreeState]

34. Partner over 60's Crohn's (in Lungs and typical)

We’re sheltered in place as much as possible.

Crohn’s in lungs is extremely rare and doctors disagree on what it is.

[demtenjeep]

47. what does it do in the lungs?

I haven't heard of that

[FreeState]

48. Pneumonia and scaring

Last fall he was in the hospital for over a week on ventilation. He’s had issues with it off and on for about 20 years. His pulmonologist says it’s Crohn’s his GI says it’s not, but doesn’t know what it is. He’s been on steroids and an inhaler for the last 6 months.

More info:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3886002/#idm140137564002864title

Crohn’s disease (CD) is a systemic illness with a constellation of extraintestinal manifestations affecting various organs. Of these extraintestinal manifestations of CD, those involving the lung are relatively rare. However, there is a wide array of lung manifestations, ranging from subclinical alterations, airway diseases and lung parenchymal diseases to pleural diseases and drug-related diseases. The most frequent manifestation is bronchial inflammation and suppuration with or without bronchiectasis. Bronchoalveolar lavage findings show an increased percentage of neutrophils. Drug-related pulmonary abnormalities include disorders which are directly induced by sulfasalazine, mesalamine and methotrexate, and opportunistic lung infections due to immunosuppressive treatment. In most patients, the development of pulmonary disease parallels that of intestinal disease activity. Although infrequent, clinicians dealing with CD must be aware of these, sometimes life-threatening, conditions to avoid further impairment of health status and to alleviate patient symptoms by prompt recognition and treatment. The treatment of CD-related respiratory disorders depends on the specific pattern of involvement, and in most patients, steroids are required in the initial management.

[demtenjeep]

64. wow, thank you

I knew it affected the GI tract from end to end-I had never heard the lungs too.

I need to read up.

Thank you so much

[FreeState]

68. Your welcome!

Stay safe!

[Takket]

35. my wife is 48 with a weak immune system and asthma.

my employer is allowing me to work remotely. i'm very lucky and i know it. very few have this opportunity because our safety nets in this country are non-existant

[Still Sensible]

37. Me, 65 had heart attack & stents in 2015, the wife

is 69 with Crohns, but she is otherwise very healthy.

[Staph]

39. Age 67 and a seven year cancer survivor.

I'm on an immunotherapy drug right now and I don't know whether that makes me a greater or lesser risk.

But my biggest risk is my mother. We live together. She's 96 years old, with high blood pressure and borderline type 2 diabetes. Luckily, she has no mental issues - she's sharp as a tack!

We are self-isolating, with occasional trips to the grocery.

[demtenjeep]

40. thank you for sharing. Lets keep it going

but also-it feels great to know you are not alone!

[Poiuyt]

41. Hi from Wisconsin

Me: 67 with high blood pressure

Wife: 64 with COPD and low white blood cell count

[MFM008]

42. 61

Overweight
Get asthmatic when i exercise
Prone to upper respiratory infection
Osteoarthritis / inflammation

[Ms. Toad]

43. Spouse and I both over 60 & diabetes

Spouse also has high blood pressure.
I'm living with breast cancer, currently NED.

Daughter 29, but with ulcerative colitis & primary sclerosing cholangitis (fortunately her biologic is the only one that does not suppress immune response)

My parents are both in their 80s, living in a retirement community, as is an aunt on my spouse's side of the family.

[Solomon]

44. 65, COPD, and had a heart attack in 2012.

[sinkingfeeling]

45. Age 71 years 8 months. 11 year cancer survivor with mild COPD.

[gopiscrap]

46. that's me overweight in my 60's

high blood pressure
past case of encephalitis and 3 bouts of cancer

[Gothmog]

49. Type II Diabetes, COPD and high Blood Pressure

[area51]

50. Only age, 61. n/t

[CanonRay]

51. Suppressed immune system, 68, previous fibrosis

I'm avoiding everything

[AC_Mem]

52. Yes

Compromised immune system - Check.
Over 60 (about to be 62) - Check.
Work in Healthcare setting - Check.
Live with son who works at airport - Check.
Have had pneumonia 5x - Check.
Chronic High Blood Pressure - Check.
Live in Florida, where people do stupid things like going to the beach en mass during a health emergency - Check.

[wendyb-NC]

53. Just, that I'm 65.

[customerserviceguy]

54. I consider myself borderline

I'm 64, have diabetes and high blood pressure, both controlled by medication. But my lady is 63, soon to be 64, she has high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. Every other time she gets a cold or the flu, she ends up with bronchitis, and often has to use inhalers.

I made our last trip out of the house yesterday, being as panic buying has set in here in SC, there's nothing more to be gained by going out to look for anything else. She may drop food off on her brother's doorstep, but she will not contact him other than by phone, he's somewhat on the reckless side, and is probably not keeping away from others. I have little doubt he'll get this, and even she is resigned to that possibility.

There's no sense in both of them succumbing to this.

[tblue37]

55. I have 5 of the relevant risk factors. nt

[KBlagburn]

56. 56 with Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease & prior Heart Attack

[MaryMagdaline]

57. 61 and high blood pressure

[captain queeg]

60. 63, pretty good health

Ex smoker. I have very low level myeloma, bone marrow. It’s barely discernible and not being treated

[punchergirl]

61. checking in

I turn 70 tomorrow, asthma

[NBachers]

62. 71 in a few weeks- living in a hot zone- working in an ocean of people for all over the world.

Worked two days last week; staying home this week.

[Greybnk48]

63. 71, asthma, copd (very mild), diabetes 2.

All managed. My A1c levels are always in the 6 range. I take Singulair for asthma and a rescue inhaler once in a blue moon.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

65. Both my husband and I are old.

He's Type 2 diabetic and high blood pressure, controlled.

I have high blood pressure, controlled.

We are staying in except for the rare trip during off-hours to grocery shop.

[lamp_shade]

66. 73 and asthmatic.

[Maru Kitteh]

69. Over 50, diabetic, Registered Nurse providing direct care to elderly vets.

I'm feeling pretty screwed. Seems like it will be a case of "when" I get CV19 rather than "if."

[flotsam]

72. 66 years old

Three hospital stays for pneumonia last year...