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Dear Dr. Roach: Could you please give any insight into CRPS, formerly known as RSD? My 17-year-old daughter was diagnosed with this condition three months after an arm injury. She is currently under the care of several doctors and therapists.

Dear Dr.Roach: I have irritable bowel syndrome, and my colon typically goes 鈥�90 miles an hour.鈥� I have been eating more walnuts.

Dear Dr. Roach: Some time ago, there was a letter from a woman whose spouse was having intestinal problems. Specifically, he would have a bowel movement every time he ate, often four to five times a day.

Dear Dr. Roach: I would appreciate your insights concerning the health risks of tattoos (body art). I have heard that tattoo ink can get into the bloodstream, and over time can damage the liver and kidneys.

Dear Dr. Roach: I鈥檓 66 years of age and fit. In 2012, I was admitted to a local hospital because I thought I was having a heart attack. The doctor ran many lab tests, including a chest X-ray and EKG. I had palpitations during my hospital stay.

Back in the day, I remember my mom marvelling at the fact that my grandmother 鈥� almost 90 at the time 鈥� still had all her own teeth. Times have changed 鈥� somewhat.

Dear Dr. Roach: I recently was diagnosed with gastroparesis. I am 73 years old. I understand there is effective treatment. My gastro-enterologist has recommended a special diet to help me gain weight. P.M.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have several symptoms of gluten intolerance. I鈥檝e read that there are tests to confirm celiac disease. Besides a blood test, one test is a biopsy of tissue taken from the small intestine.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 84-year-old woman in good health. I have been faithfully going to the gynecologist and having a mammogram every year.

Dear Dr. Roach: I was hospitalized this year with ulcerative colitis. While there, I was tested three times for C. diff, and all tests were negative. About a week or so later, my doctor suggested that I be tested again and the result was positive.