DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with collagenous colitis nearly three years ago. I was prescribed budesonide, which brought it under control. I have tried getting off the medication several times, but my condition returns within a week or so. One 3-mg capsule keeps it under control. I am concerned about long-term use. A recent […]
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Adoptive families celebrate with special day each year
DEAR ABBY: As parents of an adopted child, we were concerned about when we would have ”the conversation.” Then a neighbor told us about how they would celebrate ”Gotcha Day” with their adopted daughter each year. Gotcha Day is a day to celebrate because it’s the day we became a family. We ”adopted” their idea […]
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Aries: Put the past behind you and learn to live in the moment
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Groban, 36; Rozonda ”Chilli” Thomas, 46; Donal Logue, 51; Howard Hesseman, 77. Happy Birthday: Take life in stride. Live in the moment. Give yourself a chance to use your imagination and designate time to the projects, pastimes and people that make you feel passionate. Don’t limit what you can […]
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Related degenerative nervous system diseases called MSA
DEAR DR. ROACH: I hope you can answer some questions about a disease called multiple system atrophy. What does it do to your body? Is the cause known? Is there a cure? — D.B. ANSWER: Multiple system atrophy is a group of related degenerative diseases of the nervous system. All of them can cause any […]
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New mom returning to work wants to find right day care
DEAR ABBY: I am a new mom to a sweet baby boy. I am (or was) very career-oriented and never in a million years thought I would want to be a stay-at-home mom. I will have to return to work shortly, and I’m really struggling. I have a hard time putting my little one in […]
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Capricorn: Look to the past to avoid a mistake now
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sanya Richards-Ross, 32; Corinne Bailey Rae, 38; Mark Dacascos, 53; Michael Bolton, 64. Happy Birthday: Look for alternative ways to do things. Stay focused on getting ahead and making a difference to the people and the situations that concern you. Share your feelings and you will find out where you […]
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Hire caretaker to be with aging mother
DEAR ABBY: My father died four years ago, leaving my 69-year-old mother alone. My mother has health and mobility issues. Her house is large and has two stories, and it far exceeds her needs. The problem is that she’s extremely sentimental about it. I worry about her being alone because my sister and I live […]
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Don't assume a pregnancy unless you know for sure
DEAR ABBY: Recently, while making a purchase at a local store and handing the cashier my money, she asked, ”How many months along are you?” I was confused for a moment, until I realized she had assumed I was pregnant. (I’m not.) When I told her I wasn’t, she just shrugged and said, ”Oh.” Abby, […]
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Don't assume a pregnancy unless you know for sure
DEAR ABBY: Recently, while making a purchase at a local store and handing the cashier my money, she asked, ”How many months along are you?” I was confused for a moment, until I realized she had assumed I was pregnant. (I’m not.) When I told her I wasn’t, she just shrugged and said, ”Oh.” Abby, […]
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Pisces: Follow your heart and go the distance
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rashida Jones, 41; Chelsea Handler, 42; Sean Astin, 46; Tea Leoni, 51. Happy Birthday: Change can be good. Don’t wait until you are forced to make a move to do so. Size up your situation and determine what’s best for you. Waiting around for someone else to get started will […]