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CUSTOMER SERVICE: (800) 708-7311 EXT. 236 TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH BY KEITH ROACH, M.D. --- DEAR DR. ROACH: Many years ago, I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and then was on medication for 10+ years. I eventually had an ablation done, and I am finally back in normal rhythm. I have been off all meds for AFib for over a year. Two of my family members have had strokes due to AFib, so I am very concerned. I brought these events up to my cardiac doctor recently, and he has suggested a micro-sized ...

DR. KEITH ROACH For the Herald & Review DEAR DR. ROACH: I have seen several doctors for my TMJ: my primary doctor and dentist, an ear nose and throat doctor, the dental hygienist and also "ask Google." I am a 73-year-old female and have had this problem on the left side of my face for at least a couple of years. It started with pain in my left ear that can last for 10 minutes or all day. Now, for months, when I eat almost anything, my left jaw makes a popping sound. Anybody sitting ...

CUSTOMER SERVICE: (800) 708-7311 EXT. 236 TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH BY KEITH ROACH, M.D. --- DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had low GFR readings ranging from 53 to 37 for the past 15 years. Im an 87-year-old female in good health. I do strength training and Pilates, and am quite active walking my dog and doing my own yardwork. Ive had heart disease for 10 years with no symptoms, and echocardiograms are normal. My cholesterol runs around 180, and my blood pressure fluctuates from 137/68 to 150/75. I take lova...

DR. KEITH ROACH For the Herald & Review DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter-in-law has anxiety attacks. It gets so bad that she ends up throwing up. She has seen a doctor, but so far it has not helped. Can you give her any advice? -- M.L. A: Anxiety is something that nearly everyone has felt when confronted by a difficult, unexpected or time-consuming problem. An anxiety disorder is different. Generalized anxiety disorder is "excessive and persistent worrying that is hard to control, causes...

Dr. Roach: Family history includes puzzling advice about oranges

DEAR DR. ROACH: In your recent column about the COVID-19 vaccine, you review the Pfizer vaccine results along with your suggested approach. You say: "People with a history of COVID-19

Dr. Roach: Stones arent a normal part of the BCG treatment picture

Dr. Roach: Elevated ANA sparks search for associated conditions

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old man in good health. I was diagnosed with Crohns disease about 15 years ago, but had no symptoms. Recently I had a colonoscopy

Forum, March 2: Two voices for all Lebanon residents Published: 3/1/2021 10:00:07 PM Modified: 3/9/2021 9:47:46 AM Two voices for all Lebanon residents A community is strongest when all residents are empowered to advocate for their needs within local government. To achieve this, elected officials must be willing to connect with community members who are in need, understand and empathize with them, and use their position of power to be their champion in government. This is not easy work. It re...