Multiple Sclerosis
I very much enjoyed the article by Elinor Nauen about MS [July/August 2009]. I myself suffer from MS. Her writing is excellent. She is a... More
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Oh, Happy Day
“Congratulations!” said the uncle to the groom. “I’m sure you’ll look back and remember today as the happiest day of your life.” “But I’m not... More
Subscriber’s Call
My fiance and I wanted to congratulate you on the great improvement in your magazine. Quite honestly we were going to let our subscription lapse; however,... More
Restless Legs Syndrome: Drug Update
In a preliminary study of people with restless legs syndrome (RLS), those taking the prescription drug pregabalin had fewer symptoms and spent more time in... More
Kindle Question
I am inquiring about the Kindle from Amazon. As we get older, we go to large print books, but some favorites are in small print.... More
Bravo, Alton Brown
Just had to thank you for the article about “Alton Brown’s Good Eats” [September/October 09]. He’s my favorite TV personality, so talented. I’m 80 years... More
‘Tis the Season for Giving Back
These holiday heroes make time to teach their families — and remind themselves — what really matters.... More
Thanksgiving Remains
The days after Thanksgiving, I can attest That the only leftovers Are my out-of-town guests. —Jacqueline Schiff... More
More About Managing Nerve Pain
In our July/August issue, we reported that doctors sometimes prescribe Cymbalta (an antidepressant) or Lyrica (a central nervous system depressant) for chronic nerve pain. Sue... More
What to Do When Walking Provokes Chest Pain
Q: I have shortness of breath and chest pain when walking up stairs or on streets with an incline. A cardiologist in the emergency room... More
Motivated Reader
Your September/October issue brought me two hours of great joy. I am a motivational speaker and storyteller. For some time, I have wanted to write... More
Codex and Nutritional Supplements
Please write about the Codex Commission. I understand this will go into effect on December 31, 2009, surreptitiously taking away our right to buy nutritional... More
Reader Seeks Help for Hearing
I have worn hearing aids for many years. About two years ago, voices started sounded gravely. Then my own voice started sounding strange. Now my... More
Chemicals May Alter Platelet Count
After 3 years of testing my husband’s blood for low platelets, doctors discovered that chemicals in the purple blood collecting tube made my husband’s platelets... More
Blistering Skin Disease
I enjoy The Saturday Evening Post very much and especially Medical Mailbox. I am seeking information about my health problem, pemphigus. What treatments are recommended?... More
Audrey’s Story with Muscular Atropy: 15 Years Later
In October 1994, you were so kind to publish my letter to raise awareness of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). My 1-year-old granddaughter, Audrey, had recently... More
Cancer Vaccines
I read the article about Dr. Hwu in the [September/October 2009] issue with great interest. I wish I had known about Dr. Hwu six years... More
