DEAR ABBY: I have a complicated family situation. My dad was married to a woman named ”Cynthia” for 16 years until they divorced. He met and married my mother the next year. My parents were married for 40 years, until Mom died of cancer a year ago. Since her death, I have gone with my […]
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Temporal arteritis requires long-term prednisone
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed in March 2015 with giant cell arteritis. I was started on 60 mg of prednisone, but it has decreased steadily and I am now on 5 mg. Can you tell me what prednisone does that’s harmful to the body? I hear not to take it long term, but I […]
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Capricorn: Don’t let anyone take advantage of you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blake Lively, 29; Tim Burton, 58; Elvis Costello, 62; Sean Connery, 86. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind and a closed wallet. Try to avoid accumulating stuff you don’t need. Abundance and indulgence will bring you down. A practical approach to handling money, health and legal matters will keep you […]
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Woman unsure about best friend after menage a trois proposition
DEAR ABBY: My best friend, ”Kate,” approached me on a matter I’m uncomfortable with. For the last 12 years we have laughed, cried, consulted on everything we struggle with and shared our joys. Kate has a great marriage. I’m struggling with the decision to remain in mine. Recently, Kate, her husband and I were on […]
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With no symptoms, it’s best to hold off treating CLL
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old white female who recently was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. My doctor, a hematologist, completed a FISH blood test, which showed it to be the type of leukemia associated with an abnormal chromosome called del(13q). I am in relatively good health, and my doctor says that at this […]
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Sagittarius: Live in the moment
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alex O’Loughlin, 40; Dave Chappelle, 43; Marlee Matlin, 51, Cal Ripken Jr., 56. Happy Birthday: You’ve got plenty of opportunities heading your way. Don’t let someone slow you down or guilt you into putting him or her first. This is your year to shine and to let your voice be […]
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Worried son foresees trouble in parents’ all-day drinking
DEAR ABBY: I have been concerned about my parents for some time now. They are elderly and live in a retirement community. They have a very nice home and don’t have to worry about money. The problem is, they drink every day — sometimes from noon to when they go to bed. Many times, their […]
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Recurring kidney stones may be linked to hyperparathyroidism
DEAR DR. ROACH: I would appreciate any advice on my recurring kidney stones. In 2013 and 2014, I had kidney stones that got stuck in my lower left kidney tube. It required a lithotomy procedure to break up the stone fragments so they could pass easier. I had to visit my urologist again this month […]
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Scorpio: Professional changes will boost confidence
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Lin, 28; Kobe Bryant, 38; Scott Caan, 40; Shelley Long, 67. Happy Birthday: Stay on top of the issues that are taking place all around you. Don’t allow stubbornness to take over or keep you from doing the things you enjoy. Embrace life wholeheartedly and don’t let uncertainty stand […]
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Fear lingers after lunchtime walker is attacked by dog
DEAR ABBY: For health reasons, I had been walking during my lunch break at work. That ended last summer when someone unleashed his dog between his house and his car. The dog saw me on the sidewalk, charged, jumped on me and bit me. Thankfully, I put my arm up, so it only got my […]