Constant Aleve and ibuprofen use can cause damage

#MiddleburyCT #Osteoarthritis #Aleve #Ibuprofen #Tylenol DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, age 70, had been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in his neck, for which he would take Aleve to relieve ... Continue Reading →

Exercise benefits those with arthritis

#MiddleburyCT #Arthritis #Osteoarthritis #RheumatoidArthritis #AnkylosingSpondylitis DEAR DR. ROACH: I so appreciated your recent column on arthritis, specifically osteoarthritis. ... Continue Reading →

Lowering BMI before surgery can provide better outcomes

#MiddleburyCT #BMI DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 72, and I have had arthritis for three years: two years in both knees, and one year in my right hip and the base of my spine. I am 5’3″ ... Continue Reading →

Turmeric supplements safe to try for arthritis

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read about turmeric for osteoarthritis. I’m on a limited income. Please tell me more about it, like how much it costs and where ... Continue Reading →

Morning stiffness is sign of osteoarthritis

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 67-year-old black female who’s been diagnosed with “a little arthritis” in my right hip. Now retired from a desk job, I unfortunately ... Continue Reading →

Turmeric can be helpful for arthritis pain

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 88 and have had osteoarthritis in my hands and knees since I was in my 50s. I began taking Tylenol and Advil for pain. But on a recommendation ... Continue Reading →

SAMe can be effective for arthritis relief

#Middlebury DEAR DR. ROACH: Please tell me about the supplement SAMe. I am a woman, 58, who suffers from osteoarthritis from my exercise routine, which is three days of heavy lifting ... Continue Reading →