DEAR DR ROACH: I have a lot of allergies, and my allergist wants to start me on allergy shots. She wants me to discontinue atenolol before starting allergy shots. Can you please shed some light on this? — B.S. ANSWER: Allergy immunotherapy involves giving a patient very small doses of the substance that they are […]
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Middle schooler finds it hard to make new friends
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is in eighth grade at a small private school. The problem is, she doesn’t have any friends there. Away from school she makes friends easily. But around classmates she has known for years, she’s quiet and awkward. She isn’t invited to parties or other fun activities. She wants to make friends […]
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Informing your spouse’s doctor about hidden symptoms
DEAR DR. ROACH: Should a patient’s spouse surreptitiously inform the patient’s physician that the patient is intentionally refusing to report an important symptom? I am guessing that the “unforthcoming patient” situation happens frequently, because several of my own doctors over the years have said to me, “Is there anything else you should tell me?” — […]
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Cancer: Pay attention to detail, and you’ll make a lasting impression. A partnership will help you bring about changes at home that add to your comfort and eliminate stress.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dilshad Vadsaria, 37; Kimberly Williams-Paisley, 51; Nas, 49; Robert Wisdom, 69. Happy Birthday: Positive change is within reach. Educational pursuits, a physical move, or participating in something you’ve never done before will bring you in contact with people who motivate you to use your skills and talents fruitfully. Emphasize what […]
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Teen fears siblings bullying about her sexual orientation
DEAR ABBY: I am a teenage girl who has recently discovered I am bisexual. I told a few close friends, and I’m happy to say they have accepted me. Nothing has changed. I have not told any of my family yet. I know my parents will support me, but the problem is two of my […]
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Longstanding diabetes affects nerves within the stomach
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 38-year-old daughter has an impacted stomach. The doctors gave her antibiotics to take with her food. She still cannot eat much, because it makes her so sick to eat anything. She tries eating soft foods like soup. She’s tough, and has had Type 1 diabetes since age 11. Can you help […]
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Gemini: Someone who wants your attention will mislead you to get their way. Put your needs first and finish what you start.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lili Reinhart, 26; Ben Savage, 42; Jean Smart, 71; Jacqueline Bisset, 78. Happy Birthday: Think about what you want to convey to others and what you are trying to achieve this year. Call on people with something to contribute who can change the dynamics of a situation you face. Don’t […]
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Couple mending relationship eye speed bump on the path
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a long-term relationship with my boyfriend, “Mack,” for about 25 years. Eleven years ago we became more like roommates. I asked him to go to couples counseling, but he adamantly refused. He said, “If you don’t like it, find someone else.” Long story short, I began an affair with an […]
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Physician revokes driver’s license without an explanation
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife’s handicap parking placard expired, and she asked her primary care physician to fill out a renewal application. The new placard was received, followed by a letter from the DMV instructing my wife to return her license within 10 days because a medical professional had deemed it unsafe for her to […]
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Taurus: Reach out to people you trust to get things done, and create a plan that allows you to use your skills to the best of your ability.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Potter, 27; Emmy Rossum, 36; Jennifer Hudson, 41; Benjamin McKenzie, 44. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to detail, slow down and give yourself a chance to breathe, dream and plan your next move. Calculate your position, and map the journey that will take you where you want to go. Plan […]