DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has been diagnosed with Paget’s disease. I would like to know more about it; this is the first time I have ever heard of it. I would like to know the treatments and how much damage affects the bones. He is 76, had prostate cancer and underwent radiation treatment. — […]
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Libra: Look for an original way to use your skills, knowledge and experience to attract positive attention.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Spencer Treat Clark, 36; Erin Chambers, 44; Nia Vardalos, 61; Kevin Sorbo, 65. Happy Birthday: Having structure, planning and keeping busy will be your tickets to success this year. Put a time frame and budget in place, and don’t let anyone get in your way. Following through instead of waiting […]
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Decision to divorce complicated by wife’s financial support
DEAR ABBY: I have seriously thought about giving my husband an ultimatum and moving out for a while. Living with him is no longer tolerable. His children support me 100%. He’s an alcoholic and can be a bully when he’s drinking. His bad behavior comes and goes. I never know who he’ll be when he […]
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Virgo: Conversations will help put plans in motion that revolve around travel, learning or home improvements.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Mackie, 45; Jason Alexander, 64; Bruce Springsteen, 74; Mary Kay Place, 76. Happy Birthday: Bide your time, consider your options and move forward quietly. The less hoopla around what you want to accomplish, the easier it will be to reach your destination this year, minus the interference. Ramp up […]
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Husband is a drunk bag while on vacation
DEAR ABBY: I love to travel, yet I loathe traveling with my husband. He gets anxious and extremely mean on the days leading up to the trip and especially while en route. I do all the planning and pay for everything, and I regard it as not only ungrateful and rude, but unnecessary. Is it […]
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Leo: Personal gain and growth will help tame your ego and offer insight into what’s possible.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tom Felton, 36; Bonnie Hunt, 62; Andrea Bocelli, 65; Joan Jett, 65. Happy Birthday: If you keep records, say what you mean and stick to the truth, and everything you want will follow. Watch for signals that give you the go-ahead to make swift changes that will guide you toward […]
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Expectant mom feels unsupported by in-laws, husband
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are expecting our first child this year. I moved to the United States a few years ago to be with him. His family is mostly absent from our lives. I have tried to make an effort with my in-laws, but it’s always met with failure. They make excuses, so […]
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The steroid drug prednisone often inflames herpes flare-ups
DEAR DR. ROACH: After years of controlling my herpes outbreaks, I began having severe outbreaks again. I noticed that they began after I had completed a week’s worth of prednisone. Since then, and after a few more steroid prescriptions over the years, I have been on valacyclovir, which has cut the symptoms of the virus […]
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Son neglects aging mom when possessive girlfriends come along
DEAR ABBY: My son’s former wife was difficult — manipulative, spoiled and possessive. I tried to get along with her, but no matter what I did, she gave me no respect and turned my son against me. They have been divorced for six years. He began dating a few years ago, and each woman is […]
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Delayed treatment of a stroke results in lost brain function
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 60-year-old male. In April 2020, while watching TV, I developed dizziness, changes to my vision, difficulty standing and walking, and sudden deafness. I did not want to go to the hospital right away. I finally went to the hospital the third day after symptoms appeared. I was informed by […]