Blisters may need medication for life, fungus needs culturing

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: A year ago, I broke out with pimples on my back, arms and thighs. They itched so badly I thought I would go mad. A dermatologist took a ... Continue Reading →

Should women still take estrogen?

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question concerning estradiol. My gynecologist has me taking 1 milligram of estradiol daily. My internist recommends that I not ... Continue Reading →

Beware use of Prevagen for Alzheimer’s disease

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth #Prevagen DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you please discuss the use of Prevagen for Alzheimer’s disease? My chiropractor wants me to take it because my mother ... Continue Reading →

Thigh numbness, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 65-year-old male who has developed a lack of sensation in the lateral front half of my right thigh. The numbness involves strictly ... Continue Reading →

Non-stop music only he can hear, pancreatic cysts

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: I hear music playing in my head at all times. I can’t stop it, even if I’m reading, having a conversation or being active. ... Continue Reading →

To Your Good Health – Psyllium allergy rare but possible

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like to know if you have ever heard of a person being allergic to psyllium fiber? My doctor suggested I take Metamucil for constipation, ... Continue Reading →

To Your Good Health – Strange Dreams? Check Medications

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 90 years old and take many medications. I am having many different dreams at night. Can medications cause this? ... Continue Reading →

To Your Good Health – Sudden neck deformation, Coumadin

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: One day, I woke up and my neck was bent forward. Now my chin almost touches my chest. How much worse can this get? ... Continue Reading →

To Your Good Health – Post-Prostate Cancer Therapy, Vertigo

#MIDDLEBURY By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I had my prostate removed for prostate cancer in 2009 at age 70. I waited until now to start taking testosterone to feel better, because ... Continue Reading →

To Your Good Health – Taking the next step in weight-loss journey

#MIDDLEBURY By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been trying to lose weight with no results. I have cut back on carbs and sugar. In general, I watch what I eat. I also go to ... Continue Reading →