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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Stay cool with agua fresca

#MiddleburyCT #AguaFresca This week summer officially arrives in all its sunny, sizzling glory. With temperatures climbing, often higher than usual, it’s crucial to stay hydrated. ... 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 →