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I have questions about Hepatic Encephalopathy

Transplants | Last Active: Oct 5, 2021 | Replies (34)

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Thanks, @athenalee
Those are both good articles. I am terrible with medical jargon so I found the first to be a bit more understandable. It’s saying what MGH has said, that antibody tests do not tell the whole story. True, but in my mind it’s better to know something than to know nothing.

It says older people have a lesser response but there are many variables not considered like the health of the older person, etc. I am not in as good shape as I was before the pandemic but I do have a good lung and heart function per my Apple Watch, better than typical. That has to count for something even if not just in how sick you get if you catch Covid.

I came across some masks online today that are 5 layer kn95. I ordered some. I’m hoping they give the maximum protection available.

I was on the portal for my PCP today and they seemed to rate my prior test results in the middle of a range. I hope I get to get the test again. I don’t see why the doctor wouldn’t order it, it only takes a few minutes for someone in her office to write it up.
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This is what my antibody test result looks like on the portal at my local hospital where my PCP is. It's sort of strange, it says "normal".
JK

That’s kind of odd and certainly not informative! Remember, the jury is still out on what exactly it means to have have higher antibodies anyway. Being vaccinated, safe, and well protected with a good mask are the most important things.