Dear Doctor: If I stop taking proton-pump inhibitors, will I see a ‘rebound effect,’ return of stomach problems?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve read that once you stop PPIs, you have a rebound effect, and symptoms reappear.…
Dear Doctor: Can calcium supplements increase risk of calcium deposition in blood vessels?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have calcium buildup throughout my vascular system. My legs were operated on, and the…
Dear Doctor: Why did my doctor advise me to add ‘do not resuscitate’ clause to my advanced medical directive?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old man in reasonably good health. The only medications that I take…
Dear Doctor: Is Eliquis the reason I have bruises on my legs that do not go away?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old female on Eliquis who has many bruises on her legs that…
Dear Doctor: Patient with IBS is wary of expensive medication
DEAR DR. ROACH: After a month of testing from my gastrointestinal doctor, I have been diagnosed with irritable…
Dear Doctor: SSRIs are commonly used drugs for mental health problems. Here’s how they work
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you mentioned a class of drugs called SNRIs for pain. I…
Dear Doctor: What are long-term effects on liver, kidneys from taking Parkinson’s medications?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 65-year-old and otherwise healthy male. After spending the past five years believing that…
Dear Doctor: What type of supplements can help reduce chances of bone fracture?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am considering a new supplement to help my bones. My recent DEXA scan shows…
Dear Doctor: Woman’s recent diagnosis has her on 6 new medications. ‘What about the side effects?’
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 52-year-old woman who was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia in October 2024. I…
Dear Doctor: Should a person with diabetes supplement their intake of vitamin B-12?
DEAR DR. ROACH: How much vitamin B12 should I take as a diabetic? — T.H. ANSWER: Many people…
Dear Doctor: Cancer patients should inform oncologists of complementary treatments they’re taking
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old male who was generally healthy until two years ago; since then,…
Dear Doctor: I read that taking Fosamax can cause high blood pressure. My doctor doesn’t agree
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old man. I have a DEXA score of -3.3. I take 1,200…