DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old man in overall good health. I am also a dialysis patient and have neuropathy in my feet. About three or four years ago, I began experiencing very strong nasal dripping during meals, like a running faucet! This happened during every meal every day. Of course, my doctors just […]

DEAR DR ROACH: I developed chronic dry eyes after having cataract surgery on both eyes. I consulted an ophthalmologist who specialized in treating dry eyes. She prescribed Restasis, but my condition didn’t improve after three months of use. She then switched me to Xiidra and instructed me to use it for two more refills, which […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 82-year-old woman in good health, and I don’t take any medications. My first five colonoscopies were five years apart from each other because polyps were found each time, all of which ended up testing negative for cancer. My most recent colonoscopy (at age 81) was negative for polyps, so […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife’s best friend (age 58) has always been a fitness and nutrition buff, but she suddenly lost the ability to move her right leg. She was admitted to the hospital and, after extensive tests, was diagnosed with a spinal cord stroke. Basically, aside from urinary and bowel function, she is paralyzed […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m increasingly seeing reports of celebrities like Oprah Winfrey using weight-loss drugs with apparent success. I’m wondering if these drugs are suitable for someone like me, who isn’t a celebrity or obese, but could stand to lose about 20 pounds. What are the risks and benefits to using these drugs for moderate […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had a stress test done several years ago, and at the time, it was discovered that he had a bundle branch block in his heart. No one mentioned it until recently, after he had an episode with a fast heartbeat, sweating and trouble breathing. He was taken to the emergency […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old male who apparently suffered a case of food poisoning. I say apparently because no cause was ever discovered for the uncontrollable vomiting and diarrhea that lasted for a whole day, then reoccurred briefly the following morning. A trip to the emergency room involved many tests, but nothing turned […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: How serious are palpitations? I’m a diabetic woman, age 77. I get these sensations various times throughout the day. Will I have a heart attack or stroke? — B.G. ANSWER: Palpitations are when the heart beats in a particularly forceful, irregular or rapid fashion. They are extremely common and have multiple causes. […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am looking for your opinion regarding the new COVID booster. I am not opposed to vaccinations, as I have had the initial two shots and one booster. About 18 months ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and have since had my prostate removed. My current PSA readings are undetectable, for […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 79-year-old man in relatively good health. I don’t take any medications. I recently visited a cardiologist regarding some heart palpitations that I have been experiencing. After a review of my laboratory tests, history and physical exams, and my electrocardiogram (EKG), the doctor told me that everything seemed fine. A […]