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Dear Dr. Roach: My wife鈥檚 doctor wants her to start Prolia shots for bone density, but the reviews I have been reading are extremely negative. She cancelled her appointment to start the shots (every six months) until we get some positive feedback.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 77 and developed shingles in December 2016. Although my blisters are long gone, I still have pain and topical discomfort, which I know are from the nerve endings. My doctor says I will probably live with this the rest of my life.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 66-year-old man, who is healthy with a very active life, both physical and sexual. Like many men my age, I have an enlarged prostate that my doctor monitors during annual visits.

Dear Dr. Roach: I used a local orthopedic surgeon to replace my knee. He said my hip was bone on bone, and treated it with cortisone shots, which did not help.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 66-year-old man, six foot three tall and weighing 220 pounds. I am active and fit. My cholesterol recently has been between 208 and 214 in the past two physicals. My high-density lipoprotein is 54.

Dear Dr. Roach: My question is about medical bracelets and necklaces. I鈥檝e never seen any recommendations as to what conditions would warrant wearing one or what the inscription should say. When are they either necessary or beneficial? D.A.M.

Dear Dr. Roach: Why is pain measured by numbers? I have severe pain, and doctors do not know what to do when I say it is an 11 on a scale of 1-10. My pain can鈥檛 be measured by numbers.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am hoping you can answer a question that I cannot seem to get answered by the pharmaceutical company, my pharmacist or my physician.

Dear Dr. Roach: About two years ago, I had an L4/L5 herniated disc that caused a sciatic nerve problem. My doctors tried prescription medication (including medicine to act on the nerves), two lumbar injections and physical therapy.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a relative who sells one of the popular brands of essential oil products and related equipment.