DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 78-year-old woman with many symptoms of parathyroid disease (chronic fatigue, feel ”ill,” need naps, less concentration, memory ”hesitation,” blurred vision), yet the blood tests are not at the confirmation level. My blood tests showed: PTH (parathyroid hormone) 71, calcium 9.5, calcium (ionized) 3.94, vitamin D 29. I have just started […]
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Taurus: Discuss relationship issues before catastrophe
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason and Jeremy London, 45; David Guetta, 50; Joni Mitchell, 74. Happy Birthday: Aim to make positive personal changes to your life. Opportunity is heading your way and much can be accomplished if you set your mind to it. Joint ventures, settlements and physical self-improvement should be a priority. Focus […]
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New carpet provokes old complaints from husband
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 45 years. My husband and I get along fine. We each have our little quirks, but after all these years, we are used to each other. There is just one thing that really bugs me about him. When repairs need to be done outside the house, we have […]
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Aries: A change of heart can be expected
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emma Stone, 29; Ethan Hawke, 47; Maria Shriver, 62; Sally Field, 71. Happy Birthday: You’ll face plenty of temptation and desire for change. Verification and careful planning will be necessary if you want to avoid making a mistake. Look for original ways to stabilize your situation at home and at […]
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Cause of disruptive bad taste in mouth is hard to pin down
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have talked to numerous doctors about my problem, but no one has an answer, and most don’t take it seriously. I have a terrible taste in my mouth all the time. Sometimes it is bearable, but often it is so bad that it makes me gag and choke. The only way […]
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Capricorn: Stay active, strive for better health, fitness
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Jonas, 30; Tatum O’Neal, 54; Bryan Adams, 58; Art Garfunkel, 76. Happy Birthday: Feel empowered and push forward. There will be no time to ponder what to do next. Having a well-laid-out plan and the energy to make things happen will give you confidence and bring you the gratitude […]
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Be firm about father-in-law's cooking
DEAR ABBY: I am pregnant. Because of this, my father-in-law has started to dote on me, especially with food. He says cooking is his passion, but he’s a horrible cook. Every time he shows up, he brings something he spent hours making and I feel obligated to eat. My husband stepped in briefly when his […]
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Food gives overweight girl an escape from depression
DEAR ABBY: My 15-year-old granddaughter is an emotional eater and has gained a lot of weight. When she was quite young, her mother walked out, and that rejection, combined with her dad laying a lot of the household responsibility on her, makes her anxious and depressed. Her dad isn’t great with the whole “feelings” thing, […]
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Pisces: A discussion will lead to positive personal changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sean Combs, 48; Matthew McConaughey, 48; Ralph Macchio, 56; Kathy Griffin, 57. Happy Birthday: Search for the truth before you make a big deal out of anything this year. It’s important to have your facts straight and your strategy in place before you decide to make changes to your personal […]
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Chiropractic is a valid form of therapy for low-back pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been going to chiropractors for 30 years. They help me when I have a pinched nerve, but they always want me to keep coming back. How do I know whether that exacerbates the problem? It seems to me that it may loosen things up so I have to keep coming back. […]