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Dear Dr. Roach: I鈥檓 a 58-year-old male with seasonal allergies. I often take the generic versions of Zyrtec and Claritin to deal with the symptoms.

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband is a 50-year-old prediabetic who has recently experienced burning feet. He refuses to think it鈥檚 his high-carb diet (bread three times a day, chips, ice cream) and instead thinks he just needs some vitamins for foot pain.

Dear Dr. Roach: After several years of acting as a caretaker for my ailing parents, I found myself filled with anxiety, which led to insomnia and troubled sleep. It felt like cortisol was racing through my body way too often.

Dear Dr. Roach: I give my wife an octreotide intramuscular injection monthly into the gluteal muscle. I was taught to pull back on the needle to be sure you aren鈥檛 in a blood vessel.

Dear Dr. Roach: I鈥檝e enjoyed reading your column for years and hope you can provide an answer or guidance. My 83-year-old mom had a port installed in her chest over five years ago for chemotherapy to treat non-Hodgkin鈥檚 lymphoma.

Dear Dr. Roach: I just read your article that there wasn鈥檛 any difference between Synthroid and levothyroxine. I come from a family with severe sensitivities, allergies and asthma. I was started on Synthroid and did well.

Dear Dr. Roach: I just read your article that there wasn鈥檛 any difference between Synthroid and levothyroxine. I come from a family with severe sensitivities, allergies and asthma. I was started on Synthroid and did well.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a healthy 79-year-old man. My doctor tells me that my blood pressure and pulse are better than most men half my age. I feel good.

Dear Dr. Roach: I follow you regularly, but I haven鈥檛 heard one word on ways to build your immunity. Supplements abound, offering strength for the immune system. For me, some have been a tremendous support.

Dear Dr. Roach: Many of my friends assert that the use of essential oils 鈥渟upports鈥� their immune system and reduces their risk of getting sick.