DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old man in overall good health. I am also a dialysis patient and have neuropathy in my feet. About three or four years ago, I began experiencing very strong nasal dripping during meals, like a running faucet! This happened during every meal every day. Of course, my doctors just […]
Advice
Cancer: Refuse to let someone take advantage of your kindness and generosity.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mario Williams, 39; Justin Timberlake, 43; Kerry Washington, 47; Portia de Rossi, 51. Happy Birthday: Adjust what’s necessary. Thinking ahead will help you navigate your way through unexpected situations. Don’t feel you must take on more than you can handle. Do what’s feasible, and you’ll feel comfortable with the outcome. […]
Son’s choices as grown-up draw fire from his father
DEAR ABBY: I am the father of an adult son, “Kirk,” who is in a relationship with a younger woman who has a young child. Neither is well educated, but they both have decent jobs. Kirk has a teenage daughter who is getting ready for college in another state. They are close, although I’m not […]
Treatment given for chronic dry eyes fails to improve condition
DEAR DR ROACH: I developed chronic dry eyes after having cataract surgery on both eyes. I consulted an ophthalmologist who specialized in treating dry eyes. She prescribed Restasis, but my condition didn’t improve after three months of use. She then switched me to Xiidra and instructed me to use it for two more refills, which […]
Gemini: When in doubt, take a pass, regroup and start again. Don’t take an unnecessary risk or debt.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wilmer Valderrama, 44; Christian Bale, 50; Phil Collins, 73; Charles S. Dutton, 73. Happy Birthday: Laboring over things you cannot control wastes time. Set your sights on getting to the root of any dilemma that comes your way and massaging situations you can rectify. Revise contracts, subscriptions and money matters […]
Man chooses to feed vices rather than tackle debts
DEAR ABBY: My very dear friend has discovered that her live-in boyfriend of two years has been hiding $55,000 in credit card debt. This man contributes very little to the household expenses (she owns the home) and barely helps to maintain it. Instead, he spends his money on alcohol and vaping products. He refuses to […]
Son’s choices as grown-up draw fire from his father
DEAR ABBY: I am the father of an adult son, “Kirk,” who is in a relationship with a younger woman who has a young child. Neither is well educated, but they both have decent jobs. Kirk has a teenage daughter who is getting ready for college in another state. They are close, although I’m not […]
82-year-old woman unsure if stopping colonoscopies is wise
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 82-year-old woman in good health, and I don’t take any medications. My first five colonoscopies were five years apart from each other because polyps were found each time, all of which ended up testing negative for cancer. My most recent colonoscopy (at age 81) was negative for polyps, so […]
Taurus: Time spent caring for someone else’s responsibilities will leave you in a precarious position.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Gilbert, 49; Heather Graham, 54; Oprah Winfrey, 70; Tom Selleck, 79. Happy Birthday: Take the path that leads to peace of mind. Revisit contracts, update documents, search for ways to lower overhead and adjust your lifestyle to fit your budget. Consider what’s important to you and discard anything you […]
Newfound freedom sparks concern from young adult
DEAR ABBY: I grew up with very strict parents. They used money to control me, even after I graduated from college and grad school. I’m happy to report that I recently landed my dream job. I have achieved financial freedom and, at last, I’m independent. My question is, how do I avoid going wild? I’m […]