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Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you wrote, 鈥淔or many people, that [the release of sugars, from digestion of carbohydrates] increases the risk of diabetes.鈥� Your predecessor, Dr.

Dear Dr. Roach: I was diagnosed at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota with interstitial cystitis. They treated me by stretching my bladder for five full days, putting medicine in the bladder, and put me on the drug Elmiron.

Dear Dr. Roach: I just returned from seeing my husband鈥檚 doctor with him, and I鈥檇 gone this time to be sure the doctor knew how my husband鈥檚 use of painkillers has escalated.

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.