DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 89 and taking amiodarone. He had a heart attack and is taking iron infusions for anemia. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer. His PSA level is over 300 ng/mL, but his bone enzyme level was normal. What do you think about him getting the Lupron shot? His kidneys were […]
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Unhappy wife ponders life with new beau
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 12 years. We have had our ups and downs. I was unfaithful at one point, and he left for eight months, but we worked through it all. We are now coming out of another really rough patch involving a lot of arguing and talk of […]
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Virgo: Be prepared to adjust to changes that take place without making a fuss.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: John Legend, 45; Denzel Washington, 69; Edgar Winter, 77; Dame Maggie Smith, 89. Happy Birthday: Pump it up, show enthusiasm and live up to your expectations and promises. Use your resources and adjust to fulfill what’s necessary to complete your mission. Don’t settle for less; you can reach higher levels. […]
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Eroxon cream is safe to use for ED, but is only a placebo
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read an article about the over-the-counter erectile dysfunction cream called Eroxon. Do you have any thoughts on it? — J.T. ANSWER: The company that makes MED3000 (Eroxon) also made a different compound called MED2005, a nitroglycerine-containing cream. Two trials have been completed, but only one was published. In the published […]
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Couple’s evolving romance now includes parenthood
DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing the same man for a year and a half. In the beginning, we were, basically, friends with benefits, and we were OK with that. Having both gone through recent breakups or divorce, neither of us wanted anything serious. However, after six months passed, I started falling for him. He […]
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Leo: Put all differences aside and appeal to the human aspect of life, and common ground will develop.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Timothee Chalamet, 28; Hayley Williams, 35; Gerard Depardieu, 75; John Amos, 84. Happy Birthday: Look at what you’ve got to work with, then adjust to fit your schedule, circumstances and resources. A practical, honest approach to running your personal life and an innovative approach to financial and lifestyle management will […]
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A transient ischemic attack might have occured after a bad fall
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a small stroke in September. What probably brought it on was a fall backward downstairs in the dark. I hit the back of my head on the basement floor, which was carpeted, as were the stairs. I was stunned for a few minutes, but did not lose consciousness. Four weeks […]
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Man’s repeated absences now have an explanation
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of three years works six days a week with Sundays off. For the last six weeks, my calls have gone unanswered from Saturday evening through Monday morning. He’d provide a lame excuse, apologize for the “missed” calls, and the next weekend, the same thing would happen. Long story short, he was […]
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Cancer: Be careful what you share. Concentrate more on yourself and your needs than trying to change others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Daughtry, 44; Jared Leto, 52; Ozzie Smith, 69; John Walsh, 78. Happy Birthday: Expand your interests, be proactive and start living the life you want to live. The change you can make will lead to stability, promise a better future, improve your spirit and encourage you to step up […]
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Gemini: Size up situations, get the facts, and make direct and honest decisions that help you avoid trouble.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Trudeau, 52; Annie Lennox, 69; CCH Pounder, 71; Sissy Spacek, 74. Happy Birthday: Fact-checking first will keep you out of trouble. Opportunities are available, and wise decisions can help bring about your desired lifestyle changes. Crunch numbers and be honest with yourself and your loved ones regarding the possibilities. […]