Lone Star tick bites can cause allergy

#MiddleburyCT #LoneStarTick #Alpha-galSyndrome #Water DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). I live in the country, but I do not remember having a ... Continue Reading →

How to avoid calcium while taking thyroid medication

#MiddleburyCT #ThyroidMedication #Allergies DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a thyroidectomy, and I take levothyroxine. Instructions for the medication state not to take it within four hours ... Continue Reading →

Tetanus vaccine allergy requires careful monitoring

#Middlebury #TetanusVaccine DEAR DR. ROACH: I was told by my doctor that I need a tetanus booster shot, but when I was 17, I cut my foot and needed stitches. I was told then that I ... Continue Reading →

Daily pollen count begins Monday, April 4

#Middlebury #PollenCount #WaterburyHospital Waterbury Hospital will begin its daily pollen count on April 4. The daily pollen count is performed by the Waterbury Hospital Hematology ... Continue Reading →

Dust mite allergy triggers cough

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: For months, I have had a persistent cough that I have been unable to get help with. I saw an allergist about three years ago and was told I am allergic ... Continue Reading →

Researchers working on cure for herpes

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: If a person has been exposed (verified by blood test) to herpes 1 and 2, can that person be a blood donor? Could a person catch herpes by sitting ... Continue Reading →

To Your Good Health – Psyllium allergy rare but possible

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like to know if you have ever heard of a person being allergic to psyllium fiber? My doctor suggested I take Metamucil for constipation, ... Continue Reading →