Dear Dr. Roach: I recently had a CT scan, and my score was 184. My cardiologist put me on 40 mg of Lipitor, which I reluctantly took for three weeks until I developed severe pain in my feet and hands.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a CT scan, and my score was 184. My cardiologist put me on 40 mg of Lipitor, which I reluctantly took for three weeks until I developed severe pain in my feet and hands.

CHELATION THERAPY HAS been around for decades as a treatment for toxic metal poisoning. But, there have also been claims that the therapy could help several other conditions. Experts aren't so sure.

Dear Dr. Roach: I recently had a CT scan, and my score was 184. My cardiologist put me on 40 mg of Lipitor, which I reluctantly took for three weeks until I developed severe pain in my feet and hands.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Chelation therapy involves IV infusions of an agent that binds to metals such as lead and cadmium and is ...

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A government study raises more questions than answers about the validity of cleansing the body of heavy metals in order to prevent heart disease. Chelation therapy involves infusing the bloodstream ...