Old incision occasionally secretes fluid

#MiddleburyCT #OldIncision#AchillesTendon #RectusDiastasis DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old, very active male. My left Achilles tendon severed two years ago, but it was surgically ... Continue Reading →

Endometrial biopsy indicated for woman with blood in urine

#MiddleburyCT #EndometrialBiopsy #FootPain #BoneSpur DEAR DR. ROACH: About three months ago, I bled a bit while urinating. This was the first (and only) time in over 30 years that this ... Continue Reading →

Adjust to a new sleeping schedule

#MiddleburyCT #SleepingSchedule #Fibromyalgia DEAR DR. ROACH: I just retired from working the graveyard shift for 40 years. I am hoping you can share some information on how to safely ... Continue Reading →

Multiple myeloma prognosis has improved

#MiddleburyCT #MultipleMyeloma #BodyOdor DEAR DR. ROACH: Can someone have diffuse multiple myeloma with serious symptoms (like bone pain, pale skin, amber-colored urine, constipation, ... Continue Reading →

Recognize normal versus high blood pressure

#MiddleburyCT #Blood Pressure #PlateletCount DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there is some debate on what normal ... Continue Reading →

Hernia surgery could be riskier than living with it

#MiddleburyCT #Hernia #Vitamins #Supplements DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 85-year-old man. I’m in good health, and I exercise and swim at the gym for 3 hours every other day. ... Continue Reading →

Fosamax appropriate, albeit powerful, medicine for osteopenia

#MiddleburyCT #Fosamax #Osteopenia #Osteoporosis DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 65-year-old, overweight white woman. I recently had a DEXA scan, and based on the results, my general physician ... Continue Reading →

DVT patient switches to aspirin

#MiddleburyCT #DVT #Xarelto #Aspirin #Omeprazole DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old female who has been on Xarelto for years due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). I also have an inferior ... Continue Reading →

Symptoms could signify gastroparesis

#MiddleburyCT #Gastroparesis #IntestinalMetaplasia #ElectrolyteSportsDrink DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old healthy, active woman. I normally work out six days a week and used to ... Continue Reading →

Accutane didn’t affect woman’s fertility

#MiddleburyCT #Accutane #Infertility #Memory DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter is in her 30s and has been experiencing infertility for several years. She and her husband have been tested, ... Continue Reading →