If I ever tweet "I feel better than I did 20 years ago!" and I don& #39;t mention therapy, nutrition, exercise, etc., ask me if I& #39;m alright.

Especially, if I& #39;ve recently been sick and/or was recently hospitalized.

(I& #39;m speaking generally, not necessarily claiming anything.)
Patient: "I feel better than I did 20 years ago!"
Me: "That& #39;s great! Why?"
Patient: "I don& #39;t know! No reason, I guess!"
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Patient: "I feel better than I did 20 years ago!"
Me: "That& #39;s great! Why?"
Patient: "I just caught a virus"
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Patient: "I feel better than I did 20 years ago!"
Me: "That& #39;s great! Why?"
Patient: "I& #39;m in the hospital right now!"
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Patient: "I feel better than I did 20 years ago!"
Me: "That& #39;s great! Why?"
Patient: "I got some new medications!"
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Patient: "I feel better than I did 20 years ago!"
Me: "That& #39;s great! Why?"
Patient: "_insert nonsense_"

What should you say?

A) "Well, I& #39;m glad you& #39;re feeling well! What& #39;s your secret?"

B) "Viruses are mysterious!"

C) Screen for Bipolar disorder, med reconciliation, etc.
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