DEAR ABBY: My married friend is a swinger. She says her husband’s sex drive has declined lately, but it hasn’t. He keeps trying to get me to talk “naughty” with him, but I always refuse. To me, that would be betraying my friend. He has encouraged her to get a live-in girlfriend for herself. I […]
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Taurus: No need to get worked up over something you cannot change. Focus on what’s tangible. Put everything in order and prepare to initiate plans.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Riley, 37; Matt Groening, 69; Melissa Manchester, 72; Jane Seymour, 72. Happy Birthday: Reach out to the person who brings out the best in you. Placing the right people in your corner will make a difference in the outcome. Consider what you want to accomplish and where to execute […]
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Reclast infusions bring on rare side effect of severe joint pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: For the last few years, I have been taking yearly Reclast infusions for osteoporosis, because I have trouble taking oral medications of any kind. The infusion was given in February 2022, and over the next several months, I developed severe joint pain so bad that I could hardly get around. My muscles […]
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Octogenarian aims to make first date a Memorable one
DEAR ABBY: I am an 80-year-old senior man who has met, texted daily and called an 80-year-old woman for the last six weeks. We both look and think young for our ages as well. We plan to have our first date on a Valentine’s Day theme. It’s awkward not knowing what to do when we […]
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Aries: A joint venture will offer greater opportunities than you anticipate, helping with cash flow and long-term effects.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Danai Gurira, 45; Simon Pegg, 53; Meg Tilly, 63; Terry Gross, 72. Happy Birthday: Be aware of the changes around you. You’ll figure out how to turn a negative into a positive. It’s up to you to create opportunities and take responsibility for your happiness. Be open about your plans […]
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Alzheimer’s meds might cause a dark discoloration in stools
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife is 78 and has had Alzheimer’s disease since 2011. Her meds are 5 mg of escitalopram daily, 10 mg of memantine daily, and 25 mg of quetiapine daily. Could this be the reason she has had almost black bowel movements for the past five months? She doesn’t have control over […]
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Woman really makes herself at home when family travels
DEAR ABBY: Whenever my husband, kids and I go away, my mother-in-law insists on staying at our house. She then rearranges the rooms in my house, moving things to where she thinks they should be. She also manages to leave behind her toiletries in the bathroom. More than once she has thrown a party for […]
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Pisces: Don’t let anger kick in when your energy needs positive direction to achieve your desired results.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mena Suvari, 44; Kelly Hu, 55; Peter Gabriel, 73; Stockard Channing, 79. Happy Birthday: If you look for unique solutions to existing problems, you’ll clear the way to answers and get the results you want. Make changes you feel passionate about and strive for a better future. Channel energy and […]
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Men with factor V Leiden can still receive testosterone therapy
DEAR DR ROACH: I have Factor V Leiden, but I have been wanting to do testosterone replacement therapy. I have heard that testosterone causes blood clots. Obviously, with FVL, that would be a huge deal for me. Is this true? Does it cause clots? Or is it safe for me to do? — R.C. ANSWER: […]
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Woman’s estrangement from father creates second rift
DEAR ABBY: After my mother died several years ago, my father’s sometimes violent behavior flared up. A few years ago, I decided to stop spending time with him. My sister, who has received — and may continue to receive — significant financial support from Dad, is scolding me for it. I have asked her to […]