DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on long-haul effects in COVID compared to the flu. About 14 years ago, a young neighbor caught some kind of virus. His wife said he was never the same after that. He was in his mid-40s. There were several fundraisers in the area to try to raise money
BACKPACK REGISTRATION DEADLINE COMING UP ON JULY 25 Monday, July 25, is the deadline for parents to register their children for a free backpack for the 2022-2023 school year. The backpacks are offered by First Call for Help of Ellis County through its “Backpacks for Kids” program.
Dear Amy: My wife of over 25 years is foreign-born. She travels to her home country for an extended period almost every year.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old man, and I recently had a 30-minute TIA. I spent one day in the hospital and had many tests done, all of which were normal. They found no blockage issues. My total cholesterol has been below 200 for forever. The hospital prescribed 40 mg of Lipitor. I could not tolerate this well -- I had muscle aches -- so I cut the pills to 20 mg. I take no other medications. How long should I continue taking Lipitor? I would like to reduce the dose to 10 mg per day, but my doctor wants me to take 40 mg per day. -- C.M.
Dear Readers, I like to explore our state by driving back roads and I’ve sought to bring you along by sharing tales of these adventures. Today I wished you were sitting next to me during my wild ride across the internet exploring Kansas history.
Dear Amy: My brother is newly divorced. After he and his wife split up, I let him stay with me so he could save money, sort things out, and receive some emotional support.
Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old female and have been on 10 mg Elavil for 30 years to help me sleep. I have been having reflux problems from time to time for quite a while. I have been diagnosed with LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux). I have read that there could be a connection between Elavil and weakened sphincter. If I am able to wean myself off Elavil, could the muscle strengthen, or once it is weakened is the damage done? -- Anon.
Dear Amy: I’m a 65-yearold woman. I’ve been divorced three times now, and have also had a couple of other serious love relationships – all unsuccessful İ’m single now and trying to understand what I’ve been doing wrong.
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a healthy 76-year-old woman, and over the years I’ve tended to accumulate earwax and periodically have it removed. The doctor used a slim vacuum, and the noise was very significant. Directly after that he gave me a hearing test, and I have hearing loss in my right ear.
If you’ve read this column regularly over the past several years, you know how much I love commencement weekend at Fort Hays State University. For the graduating students and their families, this is a time of tremendous joy, and it is an honor and a privilege for me to greet each one as they cross the stage.