DEAR ABBY: My husband’s mother recently told him he no longer matters to her because he is an atheist. His mother is supposedly a Christian, but she rarely acts like one. It has left my husband devastated and feeling more lonely than ever. I can’t find the right words to comfort him when he’s going […]
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Surgical option for vulvodynia available only to limited number
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 77-year-old sister has what she and I believe is vulvodynia. She’s in horrible pain in her vaginal area and has had every test imaginable. She has been seen by her general doctor and gynecologist, but so far, no one has been able to diagnose her. She feels like she has a […]
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Man pines for wife who left without giving an explanation
DEAR ABBY: My wife left me a little over two years ago, and I can’t seem to get over it. All she said was that we had an “emotional disconnect.” I don’t believe she was unfaithful. All I can think about is being with her, and I cringe if I think about her being with […]
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It’s best to remain on a statin post-stroke
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a stroke, and the hospitalist started me on 40 milligrams atorvastatin per day the first day I was in the hospital. My cholesterol was only borderline high with a total of 210. I am 71 years old, no family history of stroke, never smoked, normal blood pressure and not […]
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Leo: Put your heart into your passions for peace of mind
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Madelaine Petsch, 26; Andy Samberg, 42; Edward Norton, 51; Robert Redford, 84. Happy Birthday: Expand your mind, interests and spiritual awareness this year. Personal growth will encourage you to envision life from a different perspective. Don’t buy into the changes others make. Create what you want to happen in your […]
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Down-on-his-luck roommate turns out to be a hoarder
DEAR ABBY: Last month, I found out a friend of mine was going to be living out of his van. I couldn’t let him do that, so I offered him my second bedroom and put him on the lease. He told me Uber doesn’t pay much, and he couldn’t afford half the $1,700-a-month rent, so […]
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Slow heart rate can be a sign of sinus node trouble
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old female in relatively good health. My doctor is concerned that my heart rate is too slow, consistently in the 50s. I have worn a Holter monitor and had an echocardiogram test. Both came back negative for any problems. What could be causing my sinus bradycardia? — PS ANSWER: […]
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Cancer: Take care of yourself before offering help to others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Austin Butler, 29; Tammy Townsend, 50; Donnie Wahlberg, 51; Robert De Niro, 77. Happy Birthday: Take stock of what you’ve accomplished and how you want to move forward. Having a plan in place will help you reach your goal with the least amount of struggle. You’ll have added discipline this […]
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Dear Abby: Living will wasn’t handy at hospital
DEAR ABBY: I would like to address a problem I’ve never seen in your column. A lot of people have living wills but most don’t remember what’s in them. My wife went to the hospital for a routine procedure that required anesthesia. After three hours of what was supposed to be a one-hour procedure, a […]
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Eugenia Last, Aquarius: Moving forward, let the past enrich your life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cameron Monaghan, 27; Steve Carell, 58; Angela Bassett, 62; Madonna, 62. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to detail. Stay in control, and verify everything that is said or done. Consider what’s important to you, and don’t veer off course due to decisions other people make. Look for positive ways to use […]