DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been a registered nurse for 55 years. I’m writing in about my 42-year-old son who recently suffered a focal seizure while driving. He has a history of neck pain, possibly caused by his history of skateboarding on pipes during his early teen years and drumming in a band. My daughter […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: The U.S. Food and Drug administration granted traditional approval of Leqembi (lecanemab) for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease. While it’s not yet a cure, it apparently slows the progression of symptoms. Since the medication needs to be started early during the course of the disease, should older individuals like me (77) […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had my yearly blood work done. I always check last year’s results against my current results, so I was surprised to see that my total cholesterol levels had dropped from 222 mg/dL to 181 mg/dL, and my triglyceride level dropped from 174 mg/dL to 146 mg/dL. I do not take […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: What are your thoughts regarding histamine intolerance when eating high-histamine foods? I am a 65-year-old female who has suffered from sinus problems since my late teens. In my mid-20s, I underwent allergy testing. My results revealed that molds, many pollens and dust were my main culprits. No food reactions were noted. I […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am concerned and have been for some time about whether my prescriptions that arrive by mail are compromised, since they sit in vehicles with sun beating through the windows heating them up. Also, the plastic bottles in which the prescriptions are stored give off toxic emissions as they “broil” in the […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 73, and in the last few years, I have experienced headaches for the first time in my life, and I do not know the cause. I am in excellent health otherwise. I am not overweight; I exercise three times a week at a fitness center; I do not have high […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 73-year-old active male whose health is generally good. I’ve been taking 40 mg of lisinopril nightly for six years. Over the first few years, it produced good results over the course of 24 hours. Now it seems that my blood pressure is a bit low in the morning and more […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 77-year-old female in reasonably good health other than having had an overactive bladder issue for several years. Recently, I was told that I have stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD). I am not overweight, do not have diabetes and have no history of CKD in my family. I try to […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: Please tell us about the safety of taking 5 mg of finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One urologist prescribed it, claiming that it is safe and prevents serious bladder and prostate problems. Another urologist warned that the dosage has dangerous side effects and to negate taking it. A friend took it […]

DEAR DR. ROACH: I just read that I should avoid coffee for at least a half hour after I have taken my Synthroid, as the caffeine could reduce the medicine by up to 50%. Is this a new thing? I have been taking thyroid medication for about 40 years, and neither my doctor nor my […]