Botox injections used for overactive bladder

#MiddleburyCT #OveractiveBladder #FoleyCatheter DEAR DR. ROACH: In two weeks, I am supposed to get Botox injections for my overactive bladder (OAB) and my frequent need to urinate at ... Continue Reading →

Discuss high blood calcium with doctor

#MiddleburyCT #HighBloodCalcium #CRPS DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend has been diagnosed with high blood calcium, and when I googled it, the results concerned me. Can you give information ... Continue Reading →

Blood test indicates severe kidney damage

#MiddleburyCT #BloodTest #KidneyDamage DEAR DR. ROACH: Last summer, a city policeman came to my door. My doctor had been unable to contact me with the results of a recent blood test ... Continue Reading →

Endometriosis may be cause of debilitating menstrual pain

#MiddleburyCT #Endometriosis #PainfulPeriods DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a woman who has had terrible experiences with menstruation. I’ve probably seen two dozen different gynecologists, ... Continue Reading →

Bisphosphonates worsen esophageal disorders

#MiddleburyCT #Bisphosphonates #Osteopenia #StabbingHeadache DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 68-year-old female with osteopenia. My doctor wants me to take a bone medication such as Boniva ... Continue Reading →

Restless legs raise up to a foot

#MiddleburyCT #RestlessLegs #StabbingHeadache DEAR DR. ROACH: Do you have any recommendations to stop restless legs at night? My husband has been to many doctors to find a cause or ... Continue Reading →

Doctors differ on dietary advice for Lynch Syndrome

#MiddleburyCT #LynchSyndrome DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 55-year-old woman who eats well and exercises (with both weights and cardio) six to seven times per week. Four years ago, ... Continue Reading →

When do medicines expire?

#MiddleburyCT #ExpirationDate #NAC #PsychiatricIllness DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently tested positive for COVID using an expired home test, and I self-isolated for five days. I also realized ... Continue Reading →

Do steroid shots relieve sciatica?

#MiddleburyCT #SteroidShots #Sciatica #Raynaud’sPhenomenon DEAR DR. ROACH: I am wondering what the best treatment is for sciatic pain. Would a steroid shot help? The pain is behind ... Continue Reading →

Does intermittent fasting raise heart disease risk?

#MiddleburyCT #IntermittentFasting #HeartDisease #VocalCordParalysis DEAR DR. ROACH: I read a recent headline that said people who fast intermittently have an increased risk of heart ... Continue Reading →