DEAR ABBY: My 36-year-old son lives with me, which benefits both of us. I am retired and his income helps. The problem I’m having is he hoards garbage. It’s terrible. There’s garbage on his bed, and it has reached the ceiling in other parts of the room. This has been going on for many years. […]
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Capricorn: Communication will be met with discord
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Kattan, 47; Jon Favreau, 51; Ty Pennington, 53; John Lithgow, 72. Happy Birthday: Be open to change and willing to work with whatever unfolds. Being able to size up a situation and turn it into something that works in your favor will be impressive and make your peers recognize […]
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Decongestion therapy for lymphatic drainage is best practice
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lymphedema in my right leg. From the knee to the bottom of my foot, my leg is swollen and red, and always in pain. I’ve had it for over two years. I’ve seen several different doctors, with no help. They say that if they knew what is causing it, maybe […]
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Sandfly bites cause big trouble for newly married couple
DEAR DR. ROACH: Two months after our daughter and son-in-law came back from their honeymoon in Belize, they have sores that still will not heal. She has two sores on her hand; he has three on the right side of his body. After a biopsy, they have been diagnosed with Leishmaniasis. Their dermatologist is referring […]
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Plans to attend bachelor party cause man's girlfriend angst
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of two years will be attending a bachelor party in Las Vegas. We’ve never had any issues of infidelity, yet I can’t help but feel anxious about his upcoming trip. I know the scene that exists in Vegas — I’m in my mid-20s and I enjoyed my trips there when I […]
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Sagittarius: Get along with your peers to get ahead
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zac Efron, 30; Esperanza Spalding, 33; Freida Pinto, 33; Wynton Marsalis, 56. Happy Birthday: Take a look at what you have accomplished in the past and what your goals are for the future. The physical and emotional changes you make will help you recognize and achieve your objectives. Expressing your […]
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Scorpio: Question everything and everyone
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Felicity Jones, 34; Eminem, 45; Rob Marshall, 57; Alan Jackson, 59. Happy Birthday: Stick to the rules, cover your back and make sure your personal documents are in order. Dealing with institutions, government agencies and the legal system will leave you in a precarious position if you haven’t been meticulous […]
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When starting a new medication, watch for new symptoms
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 47-year-old male taking the following prescriptions: venlafaxine, buspirone and gemfibrozil. I am in excellent health with no other issues. I started all the meds at the same time, approximately six years ago. My concern is that my short-term memory is horrible. It started at about the same time. I forget […]
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Afternoon delight ends when wife stops to take a call
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for many years, work long schedules, and actually sleep when we go to bed at night. Saturday afternoon, we had ”nothin’ to do,” so I suggested some hanky-panky. We were just getting into it when the phone rang. I told her to let it go to […]
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New marine's mom wonders how often she should write
DEAR ABBY: My son and I are very close. He joined the Marine Corps (a decision I fully support) and shipped out recently. I had read on a Marine family site that frequent letters from home are encouraged, so I had letters written even before I got his mailing address. I sent off three letters […]