DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old male. I see my doctor on a regular basis and am taking various meds for age-related ills. I had gout in one foot and then the other about two years ago, but I now have a burning sensation in the toes of both feet. It is not painful […]
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Capricorn: Make your time, money count
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Lautner, 24; Kelly Rowland, 35; Jennifer Aniston, 47; Sheryl Crow, 54. Happy Birthday: Refuse to give in to uncertainty and confusion. Work through every challenge or obstacle using reason, and you will find a way to make the most of every situation you face. Let charm take over, and […]
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Best friend is ready for more than a simple kiss goodnight
DEAR ABBY: “Roger” and I have been seeing each other for two years. (We are both 50.) He is very handsome. We go to movies, ride our bikes together, work out at the gym and attend other events. He calls me every night, sends emails during the day — even calls me when he’s on […]
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There are four categorioes of ED causes
DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend has been suffering from persistent erectile dysfunction, whereby he can achieve (usually) an erection but has difficulty maintaining it. He is currently in rehab for a lower-back injury, so it could be physical rather than psychological in nature. He has sworn to me that he is going to talk to […]
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Sagittarius: Be prepared to back promises
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chloe Grace Moretz, 19; Emma Roberts, 25; Elizabeth Banks, 42; Laura Dern, 49. Happy Birthday: Size up situations and do whatever is necessary to make it possible to achieve your goals. Opportunities will be plentiful, but if you don’t take advantage of what comes your way, they will be fruitless. […]
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Wedding cast of characters reflects turbulent history
DEAR ABBY: My son, “Chad,” is being married in June to “Jenny,” a girl his sister “Madison” introduced him to. Madison feels she should be a bridesmaid in their wedding because she introduced them. Madison had sex with Jenny’s boyfriend “Axel” before she met Chad, got pregnant and had Axel’s baby. Jenny feels Madison screwed […]
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Prostate meds may have blood pressure effect
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 85-year-old male and am having trouble with frequent trips to the bathroom and a weak stream. I was prescribed 0.4 mg of tamsulosin daily, which worked very well. However, my blood pressure dropped significantly, with the systolic measurement in the 90s and sometimes in the 80s. Standing was always […]
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Scorpio: Don’t leave anything undone
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tyson Houseman, 26; Mia Farrow, 71; Joe Pesci, 73; Carole King, 74. Happy Birthday: Don’t panic if you don’t know where to begin with your projects. Tackle whatever comes your way and keep moving forward one step at a time. Take action and be an active participant. Focus on love, […]
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Stepson with addicted mom must learn that she is sick
DEAR ABBY: My stepson just turned 7. My husband was granted custody because the mother was declared unfit due to her drug abuse. She was granted supervised visits until she can pass two consecutive drug tests. Over the last year and a half, her visits have become few and far between. My husband and I […]
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Studies back up statin recommendations
DEAR DR. ROACH: You have made several claims about statins in your column. Could you please clarify the studies or data on which you are basing these statements? The idea that statins are the first line of heart health seems to be nearly universally accepted among medical practitioners, to the point of being a mantra. […]