DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old female breast cancer survivor. I’ve been taking Arimidex for five years, and plan to continue for another five. Through the years, my bone density scans have been normal, up until this year. I’m now on the edge of osteopenia. My oncologist now recommends Prolia. After reading about the […]
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Capricorn: Make physical improvements
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Martin Truex Jr., 37; Nicole Scherzinger, 39; Melora Hardin, 50; Gary Busey, 73. Happy Birthday: Visit the destinations on your bucket list. Searching for information that will give you a better understanding of your heritage will also help you make important changes to the way you live. Keep your living […]
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Teen immersed in electronics is losing touch with people
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been dating a wonderful woman for two years. She has a son in high school I’ll call ”Jon.” Like many teens I see, he is constantly on his smartphone, his school-required tablet or playing video games on the TV in his bedroom. On a recent vacation, I decided enough was enough. Jon […]
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Hospital patient receives surprise anatomy
DEAR ABBY: I recently had to spend a night in the hospital following minor surgery. One of the female techs taking care of me leaned over me to straighten out the bedding and I could see ”everything” when the top of her scrubs fell open. I’m not sure if it was on purpose or by […]
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Sagittarius: Keep your life simple and honest
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Pickler, 31; John Cusack, 51; Kathy Bates, 69; Mel Brooks, 91. Happy Birthday: Aim to improve your life. Changes to the way you work will make your life more enjoyable. Sticking to a set plan and budget will ensure that you get the best results with the least amount […]
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Will Miracle Fruit bring back sense of taste?
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column regarding the woman with Parkinson’s disease experiencing a loss of taste, I was wondering if you have read about the Miracle Fruit. It’s an African berry known for enhancing flavor experience, and cancer patients reportedly have experienced an ability to taste food after eating this. I am curious […]
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Widower finds companionship, but isn't ready for romance
DEAR ABBY: My wife died of cancer four years ago. She was my best friend, and the pain of losing her was more than I could cope with. I was in a fog for about two years, just going through the motions. Eventually the fear of spending the next 20 to 30 years alone drove […]
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Scorpio: Travel to a place you've never been before
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Westwick, 30; Drake Bell, 31; Tobey Maguire, 42; J.J. Abrams, 51. Happy Birthday: Express your thoughts and make alterations to the way you live your life. Cut corners and enforce moderation to avoid overspending, taking on too much and excessive behavior. Personal problems will test your patience. Be prepared […]
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Often, treating symptoms is better than treating lab results
DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, I had routine follow-up thyroid tests, and my results were normal except for a slightly high free T4 level. My doctor decreased my medication dose to 137 mcg from 150 mcg; now my TSH is high (8.77), but my free T4 and T3 levels are normal. Fatigue is […]
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Uncontrollable hand shaking may be focal seizure
DEAR DR. ROACH: Yesterday, my right hand started shaking uncontrollably. It did not stop for two hours. Earlier this year, I found that it shook whenever I tried to write, and I had to utilize a note-taker. My left hand has had issues for years, shaking mostly when reading the paper or holding something. I […]