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Dear Dr. Roach: I have recently been diagnosed as having early stages of cataracts. Is there anything I can do to reverse the cataracts or reduce their progression? I am 67, don鈥檛 smoke, drink in moderation and have a glucose level under 100.

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you wrote: 鈥淭he acid reflux you have been treating might be something more concerning.鈥� What else could it be? C.P. The symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease vary widely.

Dear Dr. Roach: Three weeks ago, I had to have removal of fluid that had collected around my testicles. Nearly half a litre was removed. Five days later, fluid started to build up again, and now it has filled back up.

Dear Dr. Roach: My dentist saw a large mass on my jaw and sent me to an oral surgeon, who said the mass was too large. He sent me to a maxillo-facial surgeon, who did a scan and biopsy.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have heard that fish oil can clog the arteries and cause problems, but I鈥檝e also heard it鈥檚 good to take. I don鈥檛 know if it is good or bad. Can you help me out with this? G.G.

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband had a kidney stone, and the doctor used shock waves to clear it up. Now the doctor says he needs to聽take fresh lemon juice twice a day, all his life.

Dear Dr. Roach: Many years ago, while I was battling breast cancer, a scan showed spots of concern in my midthoracic area. On further testing, it was determined that I have sarcoidosis.

Dear Dr. Roach: Your recent column on the shingles vaccine did not address those of us with compromised immune systems. I take Enbrel and could not take the original shingles vaccine. What is the protocol as of now with the new vaccine? C.H.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have two boys diagnosed with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. I am looking everywhere for some help, but can鈥檛 seem to find anything. Is there a cure? F.I.I. There are many types of muscular dystrophy.

Dear Dr. Roach: My stepfather had a series of screening tests done by a commercial company, including tests on his carotid arteries, abdominal aorta, peripheral arteries and heart rhythm. He received a good report.