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Dear Dr. Roach: In 2002, I had a severe case of Bell鈥檚 palsy that lasted eight months. I was unable to close my left eye for seven months. The doctors said there was a good chance I would not get back to normal. However, I eventually did.

Dear Dr. Roach: Is there a cure for overactive bladder? R.H. The underlying reason for overactive bladder is not well understood, and although there are medications to treat symptoms, there is not a cure for the condition.

Dear Dr. Roach: Will I have a reaction to the new COVID-19 vaccine because I have an implanted stimulator? I heard that people with face fillers had reactions since it was foreign items in the body. I also have had back surgeries and hip replacement.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have had pernicious anemia for about eight years and must have an injection of vitamin B-12 every three weeks to stay alive. I am also a diabetic for more than 10 years, with my A1C remaining in the 6.1-6.5 range over that time.

Dear Dr. Roach: I was a bit surprised that in your response to a question about coping with nighttime leg cramps some time ago, you made no mention of vitamin E.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 88-year-old man in quite good health. I spend at least 30 hours a week doing yard work. I have had high blood calcium for many years, usually around 10.7. I take pravastatin and triamterene/HCTZ.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 52-year-old woman. During my annual exam this year, my fasting cholesterol came back at 217. I usually come in around 170-180.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have pernicious anemia.

Dear Dr. Roach: With cases rising and all the information about COVID-19 out there, I have yet to read what should we be doing for people who have only a mild case.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 50-year-old woman in fair health who was recently diagnosed with gout. I experienced excruciating pain in my left big toe only that came in bursts, then would subside to a dull pain, followed by another burst of pain.