DEAR DR. ROACH: My thyroid gland was removed due to cancer in 2007. Since then, there have been continuous prescription changes while trying to find an effective dose. I am a 58-year-old woman, and menopause seemed to interrupt a correct dosage a few years ago. Why do I exhibit signs of hypothyroidism while taking Synthroid? […]
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Visitor relatives could pay dearly for generous hospitality
DEAR ABBY: I’m wondering how to approach a situation following a visit with some relatives. We enjoyed a wonderful visit and they were very nice to put us up in their guest room. A few days into our stay, I woke up with strange and very itchy bites on my legs and shoulders. When I […]
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Capricorn: Take one step at a time
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Russell Crowe, 52; Jackie Chan, 62; John Oates, 67; Francis Ford Coppola, 77. Happy Birthday: This is a year for learning and implementing the knowledge and skills you acquire in unique and trendy ways. Your insight and drive will give you the courage to forge ahead with confidence. Your mindset […]
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Hematologist is the expert on blood disorders
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recent blood tests have left me perplexed. My hemoglobin, hematocrit and MCV were slightly high. What might be the underlying cause of these elevations? What do hemoglobin, hematocrit and MCV refer to? Also, my hematocrit and MCV levels were high on the previous blood test, about a year ago. Now the hemoglobin […]
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Bisexual father is hesitant to reveal identity to sons
DEAR ABBY: I am a single father of teenage boys. I have always played an active role in my children’s lives, physically, emotionally and financially. My older son lives with me; my younger sons live with their mother. I am bisexual and have always been attracted to both men and women. It took me a […]
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Sagittarius: Freedom is within reach
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Coupe, 35; Candace Cameron Bure, 40; Zach Braff, 41; Paul Rudd, 47. Happy Birthday: Your daily ritual will be inspiring to others. ”Get up and go” will be your motto, and striving to reach beyond your expectations should be your goal. This will be a fast-paced year that requires […]
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PRP injections may be future therapy for arthritis
DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother is in her mid-60s and was diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the thumb last year. She is in good health. Conventional treatment thus far has consisted of multiple injections of triamcinolone and lidocaine coupled with splinting, as well as six sessions of physical therapy. Medications taken without relief were meloxicam, Limbrel […]
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Co-worker’s tempting offer could have disastrous results
DEAR ABBY: Last week one of my associates asked me out for drinks. I have been working with him for the same length of time that I have been married. I know he’s interested because he has been texting me about unrelated work things and is always flirting. I am very much in love with […]
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Scorpio: Trust your instincts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pharrell Williams, 43; Mike McCready, 50; Mitch Pileggi, 64; Agnetha Faltskog, 66. Happy Birthday: Step outside your comfort zone and do whatever has to be done to reach your goals. Solutions will come to you through an unusual source. Protect your reputation, position and assets. Taking care of legal, medical […]
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Sundowning may be a response to one’s environment
DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you explain what sundown syndrome is? My mother is 96 and has been diagnosed with it, but said they could do nothing about it. Is there some medication out there for this type of syndrome? She says she sleeps well. — P.S. ANSWER: The term “sundowning” is used to describe a […]