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Dear Dr. Roach: Recently, a physician in my area lost his licence for having an intimate relationship with several of his patients. I鈥檓 just curious why this is considered so unethical if both parties are adults who are of sound mind.

Dear Dr. Roach: My doctor placed me on insulin for diabetes because I was not able to bring my glucose below 5.5 mmoL/L. The bloodwork results are now 6.7 glucose and 6.6 hemoglobin A1C. I have been averaging 6.5 hemoglobin A1C for over two years.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a candidate to have an Interstim implant done in January. My problem is that I have had to do catheterization for a long time, as my bladder does not empty due to a back injury.

Dear Dr. Roach: Recently in your column, you discussed the need for dosages to be exact in some situations. What about the medical marijuana issue? In our small town, there are four dispensaries.

Dear Dr. Roach: My 95-year-old mother has been going to the same doctor for about 30 years and swears he walks on water. I, however, have a slightly different opinion.

Dear Dr. Roach: A couple of weeks ago, I had a sudden fast heartbeat with a very irregular and erratic pulse (approximately 150-161) for about six hours, along with a very low blood pressure, ranging from 74/59 to 79/52.

Dear Dr. Roach: I鈥檓 an 81-year-old mother of five, and I have an overactive bladder. My situation was the usual 鈥渃an鈥檛 get there in time.

Dear Dr. Roach : I have severe pain from osteoarthritis. I am able to get some relief with one tablet of 5/325 Norco a day. My doctor is trying to wean me off Norco, and some days I can manage with a half-tablet.

Dear Dr. Roach: After a diagnosis of low thyroid levels, my formerly long, thick hair has thinned out. I鈥檇 say 50 to 60 per cent over the years since menopause (I am 78). It is especially thin from the front to the middle of my head.

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