High blood pressure calls for more medication
#MiddleburyCT #HighBloodPressure #EggAllergy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old female who was diagnosed with high blood pressure at 32. I am 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weigh 130 pounds. ... Continue Reading →
Possible heart disease symptoms are written off due to weight
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been experiencing pain in my chest, dizziness and shortness of breath on exertion. The chest pain lasts for a few hours. ... Continue Reading →
This cat clings too much
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 6-year-old cat Ella has gotten very clingy lately. She was always fairly independent and preferred to lounge atop the sofa and ... Continue Reading →
Prescription costs $500 for a month’s supply
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DEAR DR. ROACH: What can you tell me about a prescription of 145 mcg of Linzess, and why a doctor would prescribe a pill over $500? What are ... Continue Reading →
Men with Factor V Leiden can still receive testosterone therapy
#MiddleburyCT #Health #TestosteroneTherapy #Dementia
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have Factor V Leiden, but I have been wanting to do testosterone replacement therapy. I have heard that testosterone ... Continue Reading →
Supplements taken at lower doses won’t adversely affect health
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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 →
Consuming collagen is not proven to reduce wrinkles
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Several months ago, I started adding 25 grams of whey protein to an afternoon smoothie each day. I was worried about muscle loss after ... Continue Reading →
EKG test result may be a sign of heart block
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had an EKG that showed first degree heart block and “inferior infarct, age undetermined.” What does that mean? What should I do to ... Continue Reading →
Osteoporosis treatment could put jaw at risk
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old female in good health except for a diagnosis of osteopenia. My primary care doctor has prescribed medication for ... Continue Reading →
Cologuard test is worth risk of a false positive
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old man in good health. At my recent annual physical exam, my physician ordered a Cologuard kit to be sent to me to screen for colorectal ... Continue Reading →
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