DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife, 69, has had issues for several years with high counts of red blood cells, hemoglobin and hematocrit. This all started back in 2017. Recently, she had severe pain in her shoulder that wrapped around to her upper abdomen. After a visit to the ER, they ruled out heart attack and […]
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Secrets and infidelity loom over parents of young boy
DEAR ABBY: I am 26 and have been with my boyfriend, “Trey,” for eight years. We have an 18-month-old son. When I was six months pregnant, I went through Trey’s phone and saw he was cheating on me. I was humiliated and told my best friend because I couldn’t keep it in any longer. It […]
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Gemini: Refuse to let outside influences throw you off course.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth MacFarlane, 50; Cary Elwes, 61; James Pickens Jr., 69; Pat Sajak, 77. Happy Birthday: Establish what you want to achieve, then put a plan in place. Explore what’s available in your community that sparks your imagination and offers the incentive you require to turn your dreams into a reality. […]
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Gemini: Refuse to let outside influences throw you off course.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth MacFarlane, 50; Cary Elwes, 61; James Pickens Jr., 69; Pat Sajak, 77. Happy Birthday: Establish what you want to achieve, then put a plan in place. Explore what’s available in your community that sparks your imagination and offers the incentive you require to turn your dreams into a reality. […]
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Vitamins for macular degeneration coincide with new cramps
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been told at the age of 70 that I have early stages of the eye disease macular degeneration. The doctor told me to take PreserVision AREDS 2 vitamins. He said I will be taking them for the rest of my life. I started them immediately, and in a few nights, […]
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Result of doctor visit is a case of confusion
DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my 50s. A few months ago, I had a routine doctor’s appointment, with a new primary care physician. I intended the appointment to be a complete, regular physical. I don’t (thankfully) have any major physical health issues that I know of. But I was always taught it is […]
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Taurus: You will achieve happiness if you are diligent. Don’t downplay your creativity or fear being different.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ciara, 38; Katy Perry, 39; Josh Henderson, 42; Persia White, 51. Happy Birthday: Stop hesitating; make things happen. If you believe in yourself, you can negotiate, propose and control the outcome of anything you engage in and let your skills, experience and discipline kick in and take over. The opportunities […]
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Breast cancer medication brings on painful side effects
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old woman. Three years ago, I had breast cancer surgery. After surgery, my oncologist said I should take medication for five years to prevent cancer recurrence. After three-and-a-half years on this medicine, I began having terrible shoulder, lower back and hip pain. I tried two other medications, but nothing […]
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Family can’t stomach dad’s kitchen creations
DEAR ABBY: My husband loves cooking for the family. Unfortunately, he’s a horrible cook. My kids hate what he prepares, so most of the food goes in the trash. I have had many conversations with him about this, begging him not to do it and telling him if he wants to cook, he should make […]
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Aries: Do your own thing and stay out of sight. You’ll gain ground if you have tunnel vision and follow your heart.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shenae Grimes, 34; Eliza Taylor, 34; B.D. Wong, 63; Kevin Kline, 76. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace and take care of unfinished business. Clearing a passage that opens you to new and exciting adventures will motivate you to be an overachiever this year. Let your imagination lead the way […]