DEAR DR. ROACH: Why aren’t people able to see an allergist to be desensitized to a peanut allergy? As a child, I was allergic to dust, pet hair, milk and other things, but I received treatments. I am not bothered by any of these now. It would seem prudent to desensitize people who have allergies […]
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Revelation of long affair clouds present and future
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have known each other for 25 years. We married five years ago. At that time, I was making 500-mile round trips twice a month to visit my children from my first marriage. I was, and still am, crazy about her. However, two years ago, my wife admitted to a […]
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Aquarius: Take charge; send a vibe that will not let anyone take advantage of you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Russell Crowe, 60; Jackie Chan, 70; John Oates, 76; Francis Ford Coppola, 85. Happy Birthday: Do everything in your power to reach your goal. Stay focused on what matters most, and reach out to those with something to contribute. Become the spokesperson; advocate and make the world a better place. […]
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Capricorn: Refuse to let anyone interfere or make decisions for you that benefit them more than you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Coupe, 43; Candace Cameron Bure, 48; Zach Braff, 49; Paul Rudd, 55. Happy Birthday: Choose to be unique. Build your brand and make lifestyle changes that encourage you to explore possibilities. Expand your skills to demonstrate what you do best and enjoy most. Happiness is building a life centered […]
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Family dynamics add to sister’s anxiety issues
DEAR ABBY: Five years ago, I was diagnosed with GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). It manifests itself with sudden outbursts of anger when I’m stressed, which is often. I have three sisters, two of whom are bossy and try to take over and control every little thing. I have always had a difficult relationship with one […]
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Man can no longer support his ne’er-do-well brother
DEAR ABBY: My brother (eight years younger) has been hooked on drugs and in and out of jail for decades. Our father passed away five years ago. My brother lived with him in a different state until then. Prior to that, he stole from our mother and from me repeatedly. He’s a criminal and is […]
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The course of rare Van der Knaap disease is somewhat unclear
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question that I hope you can help me with. My 1-year-old grandniece (my brother’s granddaughter) was recently diagnosed with Van der Knaap disease after suffering seizures and getting an MRI. An internet search described it as a rare inherited disorder with walking difficulties and a progressive decline in brain […]
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Sagittarius: Refrain from letting confusion set in due to gossip or misinformation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pharrell Williams, 51; Mike McCready, 58; Mitch Pileggi, 72; Agnetha Faltskog, 74. Happy Birthday: Clear the air, speak from the heart and breathe easy. Leave nothing to chance or the imagination. Clarity will be the pivotal point in your life that motivates you to turn complicated matters into a simpler […]
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Treatment for thymic cancer begins with surgery or chemo
DEAR DOCTOR ROACH: I have recently learned that my sibling, age 70, has rare cancer of the thymus. She will be getting chemotherapy and perhaps radiation treatment. I have heard of immunotherapy. Is this an option? Would you know what could have caused this type of cancer? When she was younger, she had bouts of […]
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Scorpio: Participate in events that can further your interests and introduce you to people with something to offer.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Robert Downey Jr., 59; David Cross, 60; Christine Lahti, 74; Craig T. Nelson, 80. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to what your heart tells you. Your instincts are better than you think, and you can save yourself time and trouble. Look for alternative money management that encourages you to save. Don’t […]