DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 82-year-old female. In 2002, I had a triple bypass. Something went wrong, and I have been in almost constant pain ever since. The pain is in my chest wall. I also have other health issues, including atrial fibrillation. My cardiologist recommended pain medicine doctors, who have prescribed many different […]
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Detour to a strip club
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year and a half. We are planning on moving to California together in a few months. I flew to Monterey to job hunt, and he is supposed to be flying in soon. However, last night I found out he and his buddy went to […]
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Dad's rocky relationship
DEAR ABBY: I’m turning 17 and live with my dad and his girlfriend. They have broken up four times, causing my dad and me to retreat to the basement where we live the peaceful, happy life we did before he met her. When they first started dating, she was very nice, and I liked her. […]
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Statin drugs and CoQ10
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am writing to inquire about the effects of statins on the body. My husband is a 66-year-old diabetic taking metformin and atorvastatin. A highly respected chemist friend told us that the statin drugs completely deplete the body of CoQ10, and recommended blood testing of the lipid particle size before beginning any […]
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Taurus: Adapt as you go
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kendra Wilkinson, 33; Dave Franco, 33; Scott Thompson, 59; Timothy Busfield, 61. Happy Birthday: Put some energy into achieving your goals. Taking physical action will be required if you want to exceed expectations. Stay focused on what you know will work, not what someone else suggests. Trust your intelligence to […]
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Aries: Time is on your side
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Claire Holt, 30; Shia LaBeouf, 32; Peter Dinklage, 49; Hugh Laurie, 59. Happy Birthday: Put the past behind you and make the present and the future priorities. Get involved in events that encourage innovation and offer you the incentive you need to turn one of your longtime dreams into a […]
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Painful jaw clenching may be TMJ
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have developed the habit of unconsciously clenching my jaw during the day. I tend to worry about things and have trouble turning off enough to relax. I actually don’t mind clenching my jaw, since it offers some relief. But now my jaw hurts on one side when I chew food, and […]
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Lost dream of motherhood
DEAR ABBY: I have some suggestions for “Longing to Be a Mom” (Feb. 27), whose husband doesn’t want a child. If you talk your husband into it, are you prepared to do all the parenting while he sits staring at the TV or starts working longer hours or worse? Are you prepared for the lack […]
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She doesn’t find family’s pranks funny
DEAR ABBY: I tend to react poorly when someone pulls a prank on me. My reaction is usually anger, hurt or embarrassment, and I end up saying or doing things I later regret because emotion took over. My husband has always liked playing pranks, and my children have started to follow his lead. The pranks […]
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Leo: Don’t let the changes others make concern you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate Upton, 26; Leelee Sobieski, 35; Shane West, 40; DJ Qualls, 40. Happy Birthday: Explore new avenues, learn new things and diversify. Consider how you can put your talents to good use or update your current status to include qualifications that will result in marketability. Get physical and aim to […]