Health
Published on November 20, 2024 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 63, and four weeks ago, I was diagnosed by my gastroenterologist with erosive esophagitis after an endoscopy. I was placed...
Published on November 20, 2024 - Page 8
Q: I'm a post-graduate qualified advanced practice ICU registered nurse. I'd heard of soap for muscle cramps and considered it complete nonsense....
Published on November 19, 2024 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband (age 71) received a diagnosis of polycythemia vera a few years ago. I understand this variety of polycythemia isn't...
Published on November 19, 2024 - Page 8
Q: A family member had recurring episodes of atrial fibrillation that were about to lead to potentially dangerous drugs to suppress the dysrhythmia....
Published on November 18, 2024 - Page 4
Q: I was at the receiving end of a pharmacy mistake. My sleeping pills were replaced with Adderall. When I asked why they looked different, the...
Published on November 18, 2024 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a reasonably healthy 80-year-old man fortunate enough to have a partner of a child-bearing age. She would like to bear us a...
Published on November 15, 2024 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine.
At 63, I'm one of the 1% who has never had, nor been...
Published on November 15, 2024 - Page 9
Q: I used Zovirax ointment for two decades while I had employer-funded insurance. Once I went on Medicare, I learned the real price of this cold sore...
Published on November 14, 2024 - Page 17
DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you kindly tell me about the status of paregoric?
Has it been banned by the Food and Drug Administration?
Is it available...
Published on November 14, 2024 - Page 17
Q: Has anybody else had problems with a bad cough after drinking hibiscus tea?
I've been told it works as an ACE inhibitor for blood pressure...
Published on November 13, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old man with a physically active lifestyle.
I have a strong passion to control my A1C and cholesterol levels by...
Published on November 12, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was wondering whether Ozempic might be prescribed for somebody who gained weight due to antipsychotics or drugs for depression.
I...
Published on November 12, 2024 - Page 7
Q: I was taking two melatonin gummies each night to help me sleep. They worked very well.
However, within about a week, I developed diarrhea that...
Published on November 11, 2024 - Page 16
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed with low cortisol and put on 15-mg hydrocortisone tablets daily for life by my endocrinologist. I was told if...
Published on November 11, 2024 - Page 16
Q: I have trouble sleeping more than two hours before having to get up to urinate every night. Is there a remedy? Melatonin pills don't help, nor...
Published on November 8, 2024 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 47 and 6 feet tall. I weight 185 pounds, exercise regularly, and am in overall very good health. I take 5 mg of Crestor and a...
Published on November 7, 2024 - Page 18
DEAR DR. ROACH: How long might it take for someone who discontinued all medications taken for years to have serious or dire consequences? I started...
Published on November 7, 2024 - Page 18
Q: Years ago, I got hooked on Afrin and couldn't sleep without it because of the congestion. I was finally able to wean myself off by just using one...
Published on November 6, 2024 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old female. Recently, I had some blood work done, and my doctor decided to put me on Lipitor based on my LDL results....
Published on November 5, 2024 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 75-year-old woman active in many ways. I did the swimming leg for a triathlon female relay team, which was 2-3 miles in the...
Published on November 5, 2024 - Page 8
Q: After years of trying to lessen or eliminate foot odor, I have found something that works for me when nothing else did, and it is quick and easy....
Published on November 4, 2024 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with several liver cysts over 15 years ago. My primary doctor and I follow the growth of the cysts by ultrasound,...
Published on November 4, 2024 - Page 6
The most famous song in the movie "Mary Poppins" was sung by Julie Andrews. The chorus goes: "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down... in a...
Published on November 2, 2024 - Page 11
The treatment of schizophrenia has been challenging. There was a time when physicians put patients suffering from delusions and hallucinations in...
Published on November 2, 2024 - Page 18
Editor's Note : This is the Dr. Roach column that should have run on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weigh 200...
Published on October 31, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have venous insufficiency and have a laser procedure by a vein specialist coming up in a couple of weeks. I don't know much about...
Published on October 30, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother, who was extremely active and athletic in his younger years, is now in his early 70s. His decision to have both of his...
Published on October 29, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: In March 2023, my 94-year-old mother had a shingles episode on the right side of her neck, head, ear and (to a lesser degree) right...
Published on October 29, 2024 - Page 7
Q: I used Vicks VapoRub for under-breast rash all summer with astounding results.
It gets very hot here in Texas and my jog bra gets soaked with...
Published on October 28, 2024 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old man in reasonably good health. When I had trouble falling asleep, I would take a swig of Zzzquil, which worked...