Immunological therapy reasonable for case of lymphoma

#MiddleburyCT #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 86-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with stage 3A follicular lymphoma. It was discovered on a CAT scan when I went to the ER for ... Continue Reading →

Supplements taken at lower doses won’t adversely affect health

#MiddleburyCT #Supplements DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 46-year-old woman who exercises daily for health, strength, and stress relief. I also want to stay relatively lean. In order ... Continue Reading →

Radiofrequency ablation considerably lessens back pain

#MiddleburyCT #BackPain #RadiofrequencyAblation DEAR DR. ROACH: I suffered a lower back injury in 2001, with crushed and bulging discs in the L2, L3, L4 and L5 vertebras. After over ... Continue Reading →

Ten-year fracture risk determines need for osteoporosis meds

#MiddleburyCT #Osteoporosis DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 77 and have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. I’m taking Fosamax and following all the steps recommended for strengthening ... Continue Reading →

Follow-up colonoscopy necessary due to many polyps

#MiddleburyCT #Health #Colonoscopy DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old male. This year, I had a colonoscopy. They found some small polyps and one larger polyp. All polyps tested negative ... Continue Reading →

Swallowing pills all at once is OK, unless meds shouldn’t interact

#MiddleburyCT #Pills #Cholesterol DEAR DR. ROACH: I have always wondered if it matters if you swallow a bunch of pills in one swallow or if it would be better to space them out. I take ... Continue Reading →

Decade-long high lymphocyte count isn’t a cause for concern

#MiddleburyCT #Health #LymphocyteCount DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a female and almost 75 years old. My vital signs are always normal, and I am active, but slightly overweight. I get quarterly ... Continue Reading →

Supplement needs to be better studied

#MiddleburyCT #Health #HairLoss #Astaxanthin DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend with multiple health problems, mostly digestive and throat issues, who has recently discovered the supplement ... Continue Reading →

Lowering BMI before surgery can provide better outcomes

#MiddleburyCT #BMI DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 72, and I have had arthritis for three years: two years in both knees, and one year in my right hip and the base of my spine. I am 5’3″ ... Continue Reading →

Excess connective tissue leads to outward skin condition

#MiddleburyCT #LiverCancer #ConnectiveTissue DEAR DR. ROACH: In my 40s, I developed lumps in the palm of my hands. I was diagnosed with Dupuytren’s contracture and underwent hand ... Continue Reading →