DEAR DR. ROACH: After many years of dealing with reflux, I have now developed Barrett’s esophagus. The biopsy said “Barrett’s/intestinal metaplasia.” After speaking to the nurse at my gastroenterologist’s office, she explained that they were the “same thing.” Needless to say, I’m a bit concerned knowing that this diagnosis is a precursor to esophageal cancer. […]
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother is 74 and has edema in his legs and feet. He doesn’t exercise; he basically just sleeps and plays games on his computer. His bedroom is upstairs, and he struggles going up and down the stairs. He takes a water pill (furosemide). Is he doing more harm than good taking […]
DEAR DR. ROACH: My friends do not believe in the COVID vaccines and take ivermectin instead. They seem to have frequent colds. Shouldn’t ivermectin help prevent these colds? — Anon. ANSWER: You should not listen to those friends about the COVID vaccine or ivermectin. The COVID vaccine is the major reason that the number of […]
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 62. My mother was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 57. My glutamic acid decarboxylase 65 (GAD65) antibody results came in at greater than 25,000 U/mL and was confirmed twice by the lab. My C-peptide level is below 1 ng/mL. […]
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband tried two drugs for his enlarged prostate — finasteride and tamsulosin — prior to having prostate surgery in 2016. Since then, his libido has dropped, and his urologist suggested Viagra or a similar medication. But we were concerned about a heart issue, since he has a stent in the “widowmaker” […]