DEAR DR. ROACH: Since topical applications of creams like Voltaren or Aspercream are absorbed into the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body, and do not go directly to the site of pain, is there an advantage to using them over oral NSAIDs? — T.A.W. ANSWER: I disagree with your premise. Although topical NSAIDs do get […]
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Daughter’s fashion choices cause mom embarrassment
DEAR ABBY: Our 19-year-old daughter is wonderful in many ways. She’s smart, attends a university on academic scholarships and earns excellent grades. The problem is the way she dresses. Her shorts are so short they show some cheek, the bathing suits she wears in our backyard pool are almost thongs, she runs at the track […]
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Gemini: Don’t be misled by your emotions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Samantha Logan, 24; Kelly Osbourne, 36; Peter Firth, 67; John Cleese, 81. Happy Birthday: Let your imagination lead the way. You’ll crave change and jump at the chance to learn something new. Set your sights on a new adventure that will encourage personal growth, enlightenment, the desire to eliminate what […]
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Statin drug is the source of reader’s nighttime leg cramps
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female of Hispanic heritage. For many years I have been on cholesterol medication. It has always bothered me, but in the past year, the night cramps in my legs have been intolerable. With each new prescription of a higher dosage, it has gotten worse. After I stopped taking […]
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Wife with debilitating illness gets little help from husband
DEAR ABBY: I am a young woman who has battled rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren’s syndrome for the past eight years. My aunt passed away from complications of it at the age of 43, and I’m getting close to that age. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have become increasingly disabled. I can barely get […]
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You can get all the collagen you need from your diet
DEAR DR. ROACH: What exactly is collagen, and why do I see so many ads supporting its use as a youth supplement? — R.F. ANSWER: Collagen is a structural protein found in your skin, bones, tendons and ligaments. Collagen is constantly broken down and replaced by the cells in the connective tissue of the body. […]
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Hidden phone used nonstop is hard for colleague to take
DEAR ABBY: I am unsure how to handle a co-worker who is constantly on their cellphone (hidden between their legs) during their four-hour work shift. I have reminded them to leave their phone in their car since they have a hard time not checking it or texting during work hours. We have spoken several times […]
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Taurus: Don’t feel pressured into making a decision
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth MacFarlane, 47; Cary Elwes, 58; James Pickens Jr., 66; Pat Sajak, 74. Happy Birthday: Consider what makes you happy, and adjust your living space to fit your needs. Change doesn’t have to be drastic; it has to ease your mind. Comfort and convenience will be essential if you want […]
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Aries: Doing things on your own may help you accomplish tasks
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ciara, 35; Katy Perry, 36; Josh Henderson, 39; Persia White, 48. Happy Birthday: You are overdue for a change. Let your imagination wander, and you’ll discover something or someone who will change your life. It’s time to search for information that will lighten your responsibilities and allow you the time […]
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Aries: Doing things on your own may help you accomplish tasks
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ciara, 35; Katy Perry, 36; Josh Henderson, 39; Persia White, 48. Happy Birthday: You are overdue for a change. Let your imagination wander, and you’ll discover something or someone who will change your life. It’s time to search for information that will lighten your responsibilities and allow you the time […]