TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
Published on December 19, 2025 - Page 18
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old female first diagnosed with osteopenia and now osteoporosis. My physician highly recommended medication or a...
Published on December 18, 2025 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a woman in my 80s. Is it safe to take 400 mg of ibuprofen a day? I take it with breakfast. I never take more than this.
-- J.S...
Published on December 17, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 82-year-old female who has a hard time staying asleep. I have been taking melatonin to help. I read recently if you have...
Published on December 16, 2025 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and both recommend...
Published on December 15, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: Everyone in my family except me converted to using almond milk instead of cow's milk. I just saw something on the internet saying...
Published on December 12, 2025 - Page 18
DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently posted a few articles about the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine and the benefits versus the risks.
I know...
Published on December 11, 2025 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and I am taking tamsulosin daily.
It works and helps with my daily urination.
How long...
Published on December 10, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman in better-than-average shape for my age. I take only blood pressure meds, walk for exercise and am only...
Published on December 9, 2025 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male, 58. I recently had an MRI of my cervical spine, and this month, I had a CT scan of my whole abdomen. Since then, I have...
Published on December 8, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: In 1998, I was diagnosed with lupus anticoagulant and was put on Coumadin. I tolerated it well. A few years ago, I was changed to...
Published on December 5, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had my first mammogram and was found to have a lesion. The mammographer said I should follow up in six months with another...
Published on December 4, 2025 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: In several of your columns, either you or a reader brought up the subject of ivermectin as a treatment for infections or cancer.
Is...
Published on December 3, 2025 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: How do I get primary care doctors to understand I do not do any health screenings and their badgering only infuriates me more?
My...
Published on December 2, 2025 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have low thyroid levels. My blood tests say the levels are OK, but I still have all the symptoms. I received biological hormones,...
Published on December 1, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had an eye issue last year that led to blood tests resulting in an elevated A1C. I said it wasn't my blood; I am plant-based,...
Published on November 28, 2025 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 50-year-old overweight woman (5 feet, 6 inches tall at 240 pounds).
So far, I am not diabetic, but my A1C has been creeping...
Published on November 27, 2025 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male who started Mounjaro a month ago for Type 2 diabetes in the hopes of losing 40 pounds.
I keep an online...
Published on November 26, 2025 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: Your recent column about the advancement of medical science relying on clinical trials, not testimonials, begs me to ask the...
Published on November 25, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm an 80-year-old male who's spent most of my life at 6 feet, 2 inches tall and 185 pounds. At about 70, my body started to...
Published on November 24, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read about using the immune system's response as a mechanism to battle cancer (such as brain and pancreatic) and to reduce...
Published on November 20, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: About a year ago, a test revealed I had an 8-mm stone in my kidney. My kidney doctor was not worried. I have had no infections or...
Published on November 19, 2025 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a healthy 50-year-old woman. I asked my doctor to test me for Lipoprotein(a) after reading about it. My level was high, at 41 mg...
Published on November 18, 2025 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: My primary care doctor has prescribed Evenity for my osteoporosis. I have been on Fosamax for about three years, but my recent bone...
Published on November 17, 2025 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old woman in what I thought was excellent health.
On a recent coronary calcium CT scan ordered because of my age and...
Published on November 14, 2025 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: What is known about Parsonage-Turner syndrome?
One of my brothers has severe shoulder pain. He had an MRI done and was told it may...
Published on November 13, 2025 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was diagnosed with secondary polycythemia in 2011. His hematocrit test (HCT) was 57%. He was referred to a hematologist....
Published on November 12, 2025 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year old male in good health who exercises regularly, doesn't take any medications and doesn't have a family history of...
Published on November 11, 2025 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently, I underwent breast cancer surgery at my local hospital. Imagine my surprise when I found several staff members who weren't...
Published on November 10, 2025 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 79-year-old female who is on biannual infusions for osteoporosis and high cholesterol.
In 2018, I was diagnosed with Lynch...
Published on November 7, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2010 and remained in stage 2 with no effects until 2022. In the...
Published on November 6, 2025 - Page 18
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) and atrial fibrillation. My AFib burden seems to vary with my iron levels. My AFib went from...
Published on November 5, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 56-year-old male in relatively good health. I've developed difficulty sleeping. I've tried all the tips, but nothing helped...
Published on November 4, 2025 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: What are your thoughts on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women? I've heard the results that essentially stopped HRT for...
Published on November 3, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: At 76, I was diagnosed with sinus node dysfunction last year after several episodes of what I'd call being "spaced out" (for lack of...
Published on October 31, 2025 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is 32 years old and developed a superficial blood clot in his arm near the elbow.
They tested him for the factor V Leiden (...
Published on October 30, 2025 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: After more than 50 years of smoking, my wife has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bad scarring of her lungs, but...
Published on October 29, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: Several years ago, in my early 80s, my gynecologist told me (like all women who mainly stayed indoors) I should be taking 4,000 IU...
Published on October 28, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old woman in relatively good health. My primary exercise is walking my dogs anywhere from 2-5 miles per day. I have...
Published on October 27, 2025 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: I just discontinued using metoprolol succinate extended release (ER) at a dosage of 6.25 mg.
My heart rate is normally in the 70-...
Published on October 24, 2025 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old healthy woman (who is 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 118 pounds).
I have no underlying health issues except...
Published on October 23, 2025 - Page 15
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column where you said ivermectin has not been proven to be an effective treatment for cancer. I feel you need to...
Published on October 22, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife and I are both healthy and in our 70s. At 5 feet, 9 inches tall, we are both at a reasonable weight. Our yearly blood panels...
Published on October 21, 2025 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 69-year-old female. I walk every day and belong to an exercise group I attend twice a week. I'm writing because...
Published on October 20, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the difference between a cold and the flu?
-- A.T.R.
A NSWER: Both colds and influenza (the "flu") are respiratory...
Published on October 17, 2025 - Page 11
DEAR DR. ROACH: Would it be risky to take a low dose (20 mg) of over-the-counter lithium orotate to treat cognitive decline?
The recent study in...
Published on October 16, 2025 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old male who is a lifelong endurance athlete. For the past 15 years, my primary activities are cycling and swimming....
Published on October 15, 2025 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male who often experiences achiness in my lower joints (hip arthritis and occasional knee pain).
A good friend...
Published on October 14, 2025 - Page 15
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 78-year-old male with a history of high blood pressure, and I had a bovine aortic valve replacement in 2009. I had a negative...
Published on October 13, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife believed she had lactose intolerance. After some tests, it was found she was sensitive to casein rather than lactose. Are...
Published on October 10, 2025 - Page 19
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have noticed I gain weight after eating salted foods.
Last night, I had a pasta dish that was salty. Upon awakening, all my...
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