DEAR DR. ROACH: I read in your column recently that you suggested saw palmetto to a male reader who was having difficulty with his blood pressure dropping due to medications prescribed for his enlarged prostate. That was causing frequent trips to the bathroom and a weak urine stream. I have read a number of articles, […]
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Mom’s body piercings are becoming targets of ridicule
DEAR ABBY: My sister and I have no interest in body piercing (except our ears), but we have seen it on friends and are not impressed. However, our 44-year-old mom got her nipples pierced and has started wearing jewelry there! Our parents are divorced and she’s not in a relationship right now, so it’s not […]
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Sagittarius: You will succeed in reducing your stress
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Monaghan, 40; Keri Russell, 40; Catherine Keener, 57; Chaka Khan, 63. Happy Birthday: A methodical approach and solid preparation will help guide you down the right path. Make calculated decisions that will allow you to alter your future professionally, financially or physically. Not everything will run smoothly, so be […]
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TSH measurements might not be one-size-fits-all
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 69-year-old woman with hypothyroidism. Although my TSH score is in the high-normal range, a new doctor recently increased my dosage of levothyroxine just slightly because of fatigue, joint aches and more. I feel great again. My question: When the “normal” levels of TSH were determined, were they for everyone? There […]
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Parents of teenage cutters must listen and not judge
DEAR READERS: I promised ”Heartbroken Mom From Anywhere” (Oct. 5) to print letters from readers offering suggestions about helping her teen daughter, who is a cutter: DEAR ABBY: I am a 33-year-old woman who has cut for many years, starting early in high school. What concerns me is the mom doesn’t completely understand what’s going […]
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Scorpio: You will get back what you put out
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Reese Witherspoon, 40; Elvis Stojko, 44; Bob Costas, 64; William Shatner, 85. Happy Birthday: Investigate new ways to present your skills. Pick up information that will help improve your resume. Consider what you are doing now and what you would like to be doing by the end of the year. […]
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Metformin as longevity therapy?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 90-year-old woman. I enjoy playing tennis and bridge. A week ago, I started to take the drug metformin. I do not have diabetes. The reason for taking it is that I read an article about it by an expert in longevity. My only concern is that the drug […]
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Decision to circumcise causes festering anger
DEAR ABBY: I am a young man who is currently in college. When I was an infant I was circumcised, and I feel violated that my parents decided to circumcise me without my consent. When the doctor performed the surgery, he took too much off, which causes me pain. When I was in grade school, […]
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Libra: Determine what you need and what you don’t
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matthew Broderick, 54; Rosie O’Donnell, 54; Gary Oldman, 58; Timothy Dalton, 72. Happy Birthday: Finish what you start. Consider your alternatives and figure out your best plan of attack to reach your chosen destination. Make a point to get along with your peers and anyone who can boost your chances […]
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There is help for urinary incontinence in women
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your column faithfully, but I can’t recall you ever addressing urinary incontinence in women. As it’s a subject that’s not normally addressed socially, I wonder if you can tell us what can be done about it. — O.P. ANSWER: Urinary incontinence is a big and important topic. Twenty-five to 60 […]