DEAR ABBY: I coordinated and paid for a 70th birthday party for my terminally ill husband. Fourteen people were invited, and seven of them were related to my only sister, “Carla.” During the dinner, her husband was rude to the waitress and at the end of the party was screaming and yelling at Carla over […]
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Cancer: Your contributions will lead to positive change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: AJ Lee, 33; Bruce Willis, 65; Glenn Close, 73; Ursula Andress, 84. Happy Birthday: Make a difference this year. Speak up, and you will gain confidence and raise awareness. Set a path that is doable and affordable. Take your time, master your skills and apply them to what you want […]
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Transgender classmate isn’t ready for romance with teen
DEAR ABBY: I’m 16 and have had trouble with romance for as long as I can remember. I’ve had almost 80 crushes since kindergarten. I counted. Right now I am close to a relationship with a boy at my school who is a year older. I have had feelings for “Ben” for almost a year, […]
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Beyond the standard treatments to shrink the prostate gland
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old man who, like most men my age, has benign prostatic hypertrophy causing frequent urination. Tamsulosin, which was prescribed by my doctor, is of questionable help. I see hordes of ads for supplements claiming the ability to shrink the prostate. Do any of them really work? Is there anything […]
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What’s causing double vision on downward glance?
DEAR DR. ROACH: For two weeks, I have had double vision when I look down to the lower side. Each eye is individually normal, but I have double vision when using both eyes. An MRI was done by my doctor and was normal. Now my doctor suspects myasthenia gravis. Please let me know whether it […]
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Gemini: Be wary of those trying to take advantage
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lily Collins, 31; Adam Levine, 41; Queen Latifah, 50; Vanessa Williams, 57. Happy Birthday: You have to be adaptable if you want to get ahead this year. Use your intelligence to consider suggestions others make. You will find workable solutions. Address emotional matters, and situations that have been less than […]
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Words of wisdom impart lesson in self-respect
DEAR ABBY: I have carried a worn clipping of your “Definition of Maturity” with me for many years because it has been inspirational to me. I even gave a copy of it to my younger brother. Is it part of one of your publications? I feel it is relevant today because both the young and […]
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Taurus: Taking charge will earn you respect of others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mia Hamm, 48; Rob Lowe, 56; Gary Sinise, 65; Kurt Russell, 69. Happy Birthday: Don’t let anger or negativity be your downfall this year. Strive to see the good in everything and everyone. A positive attitude will help you discourage difficult encounters with people who can make your life difficult. […]
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High potassium levels require treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old male and have been diagnosed with a number of different medical conditions. I have one kidney (stage 4) and have had atrial fibrillation since 2008. Recently my nephrologist said I have high potassium levels. In order to treat this, he has prescribed a medicine called Veltassa. I started […]
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Well-meaning grandmother is criticized for helping too much
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are not on the same page about helping with the grandkids. We moved here six years ago to be closer to my daughter, her husband and their two daughters. The older one is 9, and the younger is 6. Although the 6-year-old has multiple physical challenges and developmental delays, […]