DEAR DR. ROACH: I take Centrum Silver supplements and noticed that my blood pressure went up. I noticed that, as with other supplements, it contains sodium, such as sodium ascorbate and sodium selenite. How can all this sodium be good for you? — O.R. ANSWER: Centrum, like many other products, contains a wide range of […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your column today about the senior lady who had burning pain in her hips and throbbing in her legs at night. I am a senior who has had those exact same symptoms for many months. I went to the doctor and had X-rays, etc., finally figuring it out myself — […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently, I was diagnosed as having carpal tunnel syndrome. It seems to be getting worse, despite my having been given a cortisone injection in my wrist and wearing a sling when I sleep or do repetitive work, as advised by both my primary and orthopedic physicians. I would appreciate any advice from […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a problem that is opposite many other peoples’. I lost 10 pounds, going from 130 to 120. I am 5 foot 7 inches tall. I would appreciate receiving information on what foods to eat to gain weight. — H.E. ANSWER: I hear this question occasionally, and it makes me nervous. […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. I have been reading articles saying that drinking moderately is not a good idea. I have always been a very moderate drinker, averaging five drinks per week. Does my diagnosis of breast cancer mean I must give it up altogether? None of my […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: About two months ago, we decided to keep an 8-week-old kitten born from a stray in our garage. Shortly after this, my husband and I started suffering muscle aches and pains at the same time, with sensitive skin and sharp pain. I fear that we have been invaded by toxoplasmosis from the […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question regarding medical providers. In the past, when I have made an appointment to see my physician, I have seen the physician. Lately when I make an appointment to see my physician, I am seen by a physician assistant. The problem for me is that I have built up […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a woman in my mid-20s, am not overweight and never have been. I have two children. Ever since about age 13, I have had this swishing sound in my stomach. When I push my stomach out, it sounds as if something is filling up with fluid, and when I let […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have nonstop postnasal drip. A Web search led me to a site selling homeopathic remedies that they claim are safe, natural herbs. I’m wary of it. Do you have any suggestions for this problem? — M.W. ANSWER: Postnasal drip is the drainage of fluid, usually mucus mixed with pus, from the […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lost two cousins in the past three years (a married couple) who both ate a lot of red/rare meat most of their lives. He got Parkinson’s first, and she got cancer throughout her body and passed away yesterday. I can’t help but wonder if their almost-daily consumption of red meat […]