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Dear Dr. Roach: Like thousands of people, I have experienced heartburn for years. Chewable antacid tablets provide temporary relief.

Dear Dr. Roach: My 81-year-old father takes 100 mcg of Synthroid. Due to the high cost of insurance, and the need to change his Medicare policy, we are trying to lower his prescription costs. One way is to get the generic.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a welder, and I often use acetone to wipe minor cuts and abrasions in the workshop. It stings pretty good, but it gets rid of the dirt, grease, etc. What do you think about that? D.S. I think that is not a good idea.

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife and I have been married for over 50 years.

Dear Dr. Roach: I read that wearing a bra increases the risk of breast cancer, since a bra prevents drainage of lymphatics in the breast and this lymph fluid contain toxins. Is this true? P.P.L. No, this isn鈥檛 true.

Dear Dr. Roach: My daughter has had symptoms of Guillain-Barr茅 syndrome since her 20s. She is now 64 and has been doing fairly well. She is ambulatory and curious about her future. P.B.

Dear Dr. Roach: A few months before my 94th birthday, I developed tiny pimples and an unbearable itch on my scalp.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a friend, age 56, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer鈥檚 disease a few years ago and has been taking Aricept, which has helped immensely.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 67 years old, weigh 150 pounds and have one kidney; therefore, I am limited in the amount of protein I can have. I also have been trying to limit my carbohydrates to 60 grams per meal.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have slight numbness and tingling in my feet and lower calves in both legs. It feels almost like my feet are going to sleep. I can feel pressure, but not fine-touch sensation.