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 →

What causes insulin resistance?

#MiddleburyCT #Insulin #InsulinResistance #Diabetes DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the main cause for insulin resistance? I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about five years ago. I’ve ... Continue Reading →

Peanut allergy immunotherapy still a work in progress

#MiddleburyCT #PeanutAllergy #Immunotherapy DEAR DR. ROACH: Why can’t people see an allergist and get desensitized to a peanut allergy? As a child, I was allergic to dust, pet ... Continue Reading →

Plant-based diet gives diabetics great results

#MiddleburyCT #PlantBasedDiet #Diabetics DEAR DR. ROACH: Your recent column about treating diabetes left me wondering. Diabetes, as I understand it, is usually a result of too much ... Continue Reading →

Vocal cord becomes paralyzed after a cold

#MiddleburyCT #VocalCord #VaricoseVeins #Exercise DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter, 45, has had a paralyzed left vocal cord for about a year now. We have been to an ear, nose and throat ... Continue Reading →

Seniors worry about money, health and safety

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Money #Health #Safety It’s very helpful to have friends and acquaintances scattered across the country when I need to do another informal poll. This time ... Continue Reading →

Slower heart rates are more common in athletes

#MiddleburyCT #SlowerHeartRate #Supplement #OveractiveBladders DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about a resting heart rate, specifically when it is considered too slow for one’s ... Continue Reading →

Lone Star tick bites can cause allergy

#MiddleburyCT #LoneStarTick #Alpha-galSyndrome #Water DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). I live in the country, but I do not remember having a ... Continue Reading →

Proton-pump inhibitors recommended for Barrett’s Esophagus

#MiddleburyCT #BarretsEsophagus #ProtonPumpInhibitor DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a retired male over 65 and a former occasional cigar smoker. I quit 15 years ago after I was diagnosed with ... Continue Reading →