Dear Dr. Roach: Can losing weight cause you not to need blood pressure medication any more? Or at least reduce the doses? — J.T.M. Answer: Excess weight often exacerbates blood pressure control, so it is fairly common that if a person loses weight and keeps it off, medication doses can […]
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Pain in Your Back and Neck: How Your Doctor Can Help – Towne Post Network
Post Views: 256 Writer / Dr. Nathan Prahlow, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician at IU Health West Hospital Photography Provided Back and neck pain seems to be a part of everyday life. It can originate from a variety of causes including sprains and fractures, dislocations, stress from overuse, […]
Dear Doctor: Can a patient develop PTSD from medical issues?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I work with a group for people with a type of cancer resistant to chemo or radiation, and many of the members have had to have numerous, life-altering surgeries, including amputations. A member asked whether others had symptoms of PTSD and said two therapists told her that […]
5 Signs You Should Talk to a Doctor About Depression
By Simon Spichak, MSc | April 26th, 2022 Depression is the most common mental health disorder in the world, but its signs and symptoms can be elusive. Here’s when to talk to a doctor. Depression is one of the most common disorders worldwide, affecting more than 300 million people according […]
Dear Doctor: Did stopping my blood pressure medicine cause double vision?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently I didn’t take my blood pressure meds for a few days, which I know was foolish. All of a sudden, my vision went sideways. By this, I mean I was seeing differently out of each eye. I don’t know if you’d call it double vision, but […]
Causes, Treatment, Seeing a Doctor
Everyone experiences stomach or abdominal discomfort or pain at some point. It can be as harmless as the need to pass gas. It can also be a symptom of an illness. And sometimes it’s difficult to know whether the pain is coming from your stomach or somewhere else in the […]
Dear Doctor: I never thought using legal medical marijuana for pain would constitute ‘illicit’ drug use
DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please offer your take on this situation regarding pain management and opioid use? I suffer from chronic pain due in part to degenerative disc disease and stenosis. Combined with neuropathy, severe arthritis and fibromyalgia, this has rendered me unable to work or to even perform […]
Pregnancy, postpartum back pain: Doctor reveals causes, relief tips, treatment | Health
Hormonal and biological changes during pregnancy and childbirth can take a toll on a woman’s body and they can take a few months to fully recover from them but if the low back ache during pregnancy and after delivery (postpartum) are ignored, it could lead to a weak spine in […]
What can you do about back pain at home and when should you go to the doctor?
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National Sleep Day Tips From ‘The Sleep Doctor’
We’ve all read that getting adequate amounts of shut eye is essential to our wellbeing, and yet hitting the sack at a reasonable time can be one of the hardest habits for most of us to maintain. Of course, long working hours, stressful times, and busy family lives all contribute […]
I’m a doctor and these are the 10 back pain symptoms you must never ignore
BACK pain is a common ailment that many people are likely to suffer from. Poor posture and uncomfortable work stations can all contribute to the problem and while most of the time it’s nothing to worry about, one doctor has revealed the red flags you must never ignore. 2 Back […]
Severe Back Pain in Patients Recovering From Omicron – Doctor Explains What to do
Omicron and back pain: Although doctors and researchers have claimed that Omicron symptoms are mild and less severe than the Delta variant, many recovered patients are now complaining about excruciating body pain and lethargy. Doctors are now seeing a rise in the cases of back pain among Omicron patients, after […]