Health
Published on July 26, 2024 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a biopsy done, and several samples showed prostate cancer. A PET scan showed no other cancer. My doctor is uneasy about...
Published on July 26, 2024 - Page 9
Q: As a nurse for decades, I have seen numerous episodes of negative statin experiences. Most often, the prescribing physician refuses to entertain...
Published on July 25, 2024 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: In December 2023, I had an open-heart aortic valve replacement. All went well, but then I contracted a staph infection.
I had to...
Published on July 24, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman who has led a healthy, active life. There is a history of cancer on both sides of my family. I've been...
Published on July 23, 2024 - Page 7
Q: You have given your readers some very bad advice. As a practicing physician for 44 years, I advise my patients after they bathe, shower or swim to...
Published on July 23, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old male being treated for high blood pressure and high cholesterol; both are well-controlled. My recent cholesterol...
Published on July 22, 2024 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old healthy, active woman. I normally work out six days a week and used to be in very good shape. I am having stomach...
Published on July 19, 2024 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: I've had diverticulitis repeatedly since 2016. It's been bad enough 10 times (with belly pain and fever) I was given antibiotics. I'...
Published on July 18, 2024 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have Type 2 diabetes. My BMI is 29. My last A1C was 8.4%. I take metformin and glipizide.
I've asked my doctor about Ozempic and...
Published on July 18, 2024 - Page 6
Q: I have chronic kidney disease, probably from extended use of ibuprofen. Since discontinuing its use, my labs have improved but the damage has been...
Published on July 17, 2024 - Page 7
Q: I read recently in your column a lack of research doesn't invalidate the effectiveness of a remedy.
I have absolutely nothing against scientific...
Published on July 17, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a CT calcium scan, and my score was 530. My doctor said this was high, so he put me on a statin (Lipitor). But it debilitated...
Published on July 16, 2024 - Page 12
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter is in her 30s and has been experiencing infertility for several years. She and her husband have been tested, and the...
Published on July 16, 2024 - Page 12
Q: In my younger years, I suffered from recurring cold sores when exposed to the sun or when under stress. A product called Enisyl (lysine spelled...
Published on July 15, 2024 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 81 and in good health. He recently had an X-ray done for lower back pain, and the radiologist observed abnormalities...
Published on July 12, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I switched to nonalcoholic beer a week ago due to an upcoming fibroscan on my liver later next month.
I was diagnosed with a mild...
Published on July 11, 2024 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: I take Eliquis. I have no stomach; it was totally removed as a preventative measure due to the risk of stomach cancer. I have been...
Published on July 10, 2024 - Page 11
DEAR DR. ROACH: My childhood friend just emailed me she has a 1.1-cm lesion on her lung. It was found on a CT scan. She's having another CT scan...
Published on July 9, 2024 - Page 7
Many people may not realize they are at far greater risk for heat-related illness than others.
That's especially true if they received a prescription...
Published on July 9, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: In February, I had a stroke. I had no warning, and the stroke affected my left side. My doctor put me on blood pressure medication,...
Published on July 8, 2024 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: In two weeks, I am supposed to get Botox injections in my bladder for an overactive bladder (OAB) and my frequent need to urinate at...
Published on July 5, 2024 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I think my 75-year-old husband has polymyalgia rheumatica. I understand it has no definitive cause. He gets severe unbearable pain...
Published on July 4, 2024 - Page 9
Q: As a nutritionist and diabetes educator, I find it frustrating doctors and pharmacists do not inform patients of the side effects of prednisone,...
Published on July 4, 2024 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 62 years old and postmenopausal. I am reading more about bioidentical hormones giving added protection to the heart and brain,...
Published on July 3, 2024 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a female, 68, in generally good health. In September 2021, after a few episodes of faintness when tilting my head back, I was...
Published on July 2, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had lab work done recently and received a panic call from the doctor's office my vitamin D level was 29 ng/mL. I needed to start...
Published on July 2, 2024 - Page 7
Antidepressant medications remain among the most commonly prescribed products in the pharmacy. Our calculations suggest nearly 50 million people are...
Published on July 1, 2024 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend was diagnosed with high blood calcium. When I Googled it, the results concerned me.
Can you give information on this and...
Published on June 29, 2024 - Page 9
According to the Food and Drug Administration, there are "over 20,000 prescription drug products approved for marketing." In addition, there are more...
Published on June 28, 2024 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read a book where a person who suffered from anxiety and depression found Adderall gave relief from the effects of...