DEAR DR. ROACH: I used a local orthopedic surgeon to replace my knee. He said my hip was bone on bone, and treated it with cortisone shots, which did not help. I finally had an appointment to talk about a hip replacement, and the first available surgery date was seven months away. I signed up […]
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Aquarius: Don’t take risks
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellan Lutz, 34; will.i.am, 44; Eva Longoria, 44; Bret Michaels, 56. Happy Birthday: A change is overdue. Look at your lifestyle, your dreams and what’s possible to find a way to make improvements that will encourage better relationships with those you love as well as with those you work alongside. […]
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Child’s accusations against cousin cause rift in family
DEAR ABBY: My brother and sister-in-law recently told me their 5-year-old son claims my 9-year-old son touched him inappropriately on several occasions. Understanding that any parent believes what their child says, I asked my son if he has ever touched or done anything inappropriate to anyone. His response was, “Why would I do that?” My […]
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Crime shows influence parents’ paranoia about the real world
DEAR ABBY: I dwell in a small, Southern and, I thought, safe hometown. I’m currently unemployed and therefore unable to afford a place of my own. I live with my parents. I have job-searched for months now for something within walking distance. I pay for food with food stamps. But I can’t yet pay for […]
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When it comes to cholesterol, women have an advantage
DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male, 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighing 220 pounds. I am active and fit. My cholesterol recently has been between 208 and 214 in the past two physicals. My HDL is 54. My doc said it is time for 20 mg Lipitor, as better eating did not […]
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Capricorn: Make positive life changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Betsy Brandt, 46; Megan Follows, 51; Billy Crystal, 71; Quincy Jones, 86. Happy Birthday: Think twice before making a move this year. Emotions will be difficult to control, causing you to show a sign of weakness and vulnerability. Don’t overreact, promise too much or let poor influences come between you […]
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Popular keepers collection covers many timeless topics
DEAR ABBY: I am writing about your Keepers booklet, the collection of your most popular essays, poems and letters. I would like to purchase a copy, but first, I have a question. Is there a particular favorite of yours in there? — BIG FAN IN FORT WAYNE, IND. DEAR FAN: My Keepers booklet contains 72 […]
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Medical ID tags offer peace of mind in an emergency
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question is about medical bracelets and necklaces. I’ve never seen any recommendations as to what conditions would warrant wearing one nor what the inscription should say. When are they either necessary or beneficial? — D.A.M. ANSWER: Medical ID tags can be useful. They serve to alert medical personnel of potentially important […]
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Sagittarius: Don’t let your emotions take over
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adam Clayton, 59; Dana Delany, 63; William H. Macy, 69; Neil Sedaka, 80. Happy Birthday: Emotions will play a role in the way things go this year. Take a step back and assess each situation that surfaces. Impulse and excess will be what holds you back. Forge ahead with determination, […]
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Arthritis sufferer looking for better pain scale
DEAR DR. ROACH: Why is pain measured by numbers? I have severe pain, and doctors do not know what to do when I say it is an 11 on a scale of 1-10. My pain can’t be measured by numbers. It depends on the time of day, what I have done during the day and […]