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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.

Dear Dr. Roach: My grandson suffers from misophonia. He is unable to attend school or be in the same room as anyone eating. He runs away when someone clears their throat or coughs. As a result, he is totally isolated and has no friends.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 67-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis, currently treated with Prolia injections. I also previously took Fosamax for four years.

Dear Dr. Roach: My 77-year-old aunt, who is in good health, had an endoscopy and was told that her stomach biopsy was positive for H. pylori. She was treated for 14 days. After a month, a breathing test showed no signs of H. pylori.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 76 years old and have had a bone density test every two years for the past 12 years at the recommendation of my physician. Every test has shown bone loss in my left hip, which is the result of a childhood case of polio.

Dear Dr. Roach: My sister is getting chemo for breast cancer, and her four-year-old is due for his shots. She鈥檚 worried that he won鈥檛 be able to get them all because of her treatment.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 67-year-old estate-planning attorney. Last year, I had back surgery and experienced substantial cognitive impairment immediately after. It has been more than a year, and I have recovered perhaps 80% of my prior mental function.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old man who is very physically active. Six years ago, I had a coronary calcium scan resulting in a score of 3,708 with no symptoms. A few days later, a thallium treadmill stress test showed no problems.