Blood pressure rises at doctor’s office

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had high blood pressure at times, and my doctor said I have white-coat syndrome. I am on metoprolol and ramipril. My blood pressure spikes at times. Recently ... Continue Reading →

Key signs indicate Legionella bacteria

DEAR DR. ROACH: I became extremely sick and was taken to the hospital. My physician thought I had regular pneumonia. I was so dehydrated they couldn’t find a vein. I was intubated ... Continue Reading →

Restless leg syndrome no laughing matter

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why do people snicker when I tell them I have restless leg syndrome (RLS)? They wouldn’t laugh if they knew the amount of sleep deprivation I have endured during ... Continue Reading →