MRI not recommended for patient with shrapnel lodged in skull

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Published
April 18, 2024

MRI not recommended for patient with shrapnel lodged in skull

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a 3 mm piece of shrapnel lodged in my skull bone. This is a result of military action back in 1967. A recent X-ray continues to show the shrapnel after all these years. I would say that the piece is half in and half out of the skull bone. At […]
Published
April 18, 2024

Woman believes mother is playing favorites

DEAR ABBY: I am on a limited income. My younger sister, “Tara,” is a medical professional with disposable income she spends on frivolous things. I have one son, age 13; she has three children, ages 14, 10 and 3. Tara and I live a few miles apart; our mother lives 60 miles away. My mother […]
Published
April 17, 2024

Sagittarius: Rely on your intelligence and ability to figure out your best path forward.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rooney Mara, 39; Jennifer Garner, 52; Liz Phair, 57; Sean Bean, 65. Happy Birthday: Engage in what makes you happy. Choose to explore possibilities, live in the moment and enjoy what life has to offer. Broaden your awareness, skills and relationships with people who share your interests. Expansion and exploration […]
Published
April 17, 2024

Inguinal hernia grows in size, prompting a surgical repair

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 83-year-old healthy woman. In 2019, I became aware of a little bulge in my groin and suspected an inguinal hernia. It was confirmed by my family doctor. Given its small size and the fact that it gets reduced easily, we decided to wait and watch it. An ultrasound revealed that […]
Published
April 17, 2024

Romance between relatives upsets pairs close friend

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s best friend, “Kevin,” lost his wife three years ago. He’s currently in a relationship with his niece (his deceased brother’s daughter). Kevin is in his 60s; she’s in her 50s. We find this disgusting and do not condone it. They are both from Portugal. Is this acceptable in other countries? We […]
Published
April 16, 2024

Scorpio: Refuse to let what others do stand in your way. Live life your way,

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jon Cryer, 59; Martin Lawrence, 59; Ellen Barkin, 70; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 77. Happy Birthday: Scatter your energy in directions that support personal growth and positive change. Diversify, and participate in events and activities that encourage you to stretch your imagination and physically challenge yourself. Push yourself to do more and […]
Published
April 16, 2024

Low iron levels might affect blood donor’s depression

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am wondering if there is any link between low iron and depression/anxiety. I am a 37-year-old woman, and I started taking Lexapro a few years ago. I upped my dose last year because I wasn’t feeling great, and my doctor and I decided that it was a good step to take. […]
Published
April 16, 2024

Generous gift isn’t enough for mom who asks for more

DEAR ABBY: I’m a professional, well-educated adult who moved back home because of concerns about my father’s health as well as having landed a much better job. As an extra perk, I’ve been able to save money to pay toward my student loans, as well as spoil my parents a bit as they grow older. […]
Published
April 15, 2024

Libra: Move money, secure investments, and adjust documents and appointments to suit your lifestyle.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emma Watson, 34; Seth Rogen, 42; Chris Stapleton, 46; Emma Thompson, 65. Happy Birthday: Settle in and follow through with your plans. Separate and categorize. Strive for perfection, detail and organization. Use your intelligence to overcome and conquer. Recognize opportunities and be willing to accept change that will help you […]
Published
April 15, 2024

Lymphedema in both legs requires continuous drainage

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lymphedema in both legs, and I’m undergoing drainage every day for two hours for the next two weeks. They wrap my legs with four to five different wraps and lightly massage them in an upward motion. I sleep in a recliner, and I sit in my wheelchair most of the […]

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