Dear Dr. Roach: I need some guidance on the use of estradiol. I have been taking a low dose (1 mg) for the past 15 years, following a hysterectomy and oophorectomy. My doctor said I needed it to provide the estrogen once provided by my ovaries that he had just removed. At the time I […]
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Sagittarius: Put temptation on the back burner, and don’t forget regrets
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rashida Jones, 46; Chelsea Handler, 47; Sean Astin, 51; Tea Leoni, 56. Happy Birthday: Get your facts straight. Don’t act on assumptions. Be realistic about what’s possible. Be specific, and have your plans mapped out according to your skills, time and desire. Success comes from doing what’s best for you. […]
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Scorpio: managing your money and living your life Don’t be fooled by what others say or do
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: O’Shea Jackson Jr., 31; Billy Zane, 56; Helen Shaver, 71; Edward James Olmos, 75. Happy Birthday: Take your time. Go over every detail. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a secretive approach to what you plan to achieve this year. Once you have a doable plan mapped out, […]
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Late brother’s dying wish becomes one-sided effort
DEAR ABBY: I am one of six adult siblings. Our youngest brother, “Clark,” died of cancer five years ago. He was my best friend. As kids, we did everything together, and we remained close as we got older. As he was dying, Clark asked me to keep his wife, “Liz,” and his children in the […]
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Definitive therapy reasonable for this patient
Dear Dr. Roach: What is the endgame of hyperthyroidism? I am a 54-year-old female, diagnosed in September 2020 with hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease. My endocrinologist started me on 10 mg of methimazole and 100 mg of metoprolol daily (my heart rate was above 100 beats per minute). I have bloodwork done quarterly. My thyroid-related […]
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Libra: Taking on something that is cost-efficient will add to your knowledge and experience
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dakota Fanning, 28; Niecy Nash, 52; Kristin Davis, 57; Patricia Richardson, 71. Happy Birthday: Put pressure on time-sensitive matters this year to avoid setbacks. Staying on top of your plan is your ticket to success and personal freedom. Calculate and put your money where it brings the highest return. Refuse […]
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Woman refuses to embrace Ex-husband’s reappearance
DEAR ABBY: I was married for 10 years before I found out my ex was living a double life — other women, children, etc. We divorced, and afterward, I provided the best possible life for our three children. My ex was the typical deadbeat dad — never there for his children. Twelve years later, my […]
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Period of increased urination may follow chaotic heartbeats
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman, 74 years old and in fair health. Eight years ago I had surgery for lung cancer. The first night after, I was told I had atrial fibrillation due to the surgery being so close to the heart. I was started on metoprolol. Every now and then I would […]
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Time to check lungs and blood for cause of shortness of breath
Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 82-year-old male and started experiencing shortness of breath about 14 months ago. The condition continues to deteriorate. I’ve had an echo stress test, nuclear stress test, pulmonary test, chest X-ray and CT scans, all coming back negative. Recently, a cardiac CT scan showed blockage in two arteries: 70% in […]
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Best friend feels uneasy as wedding bells approach
DEAR ABBY: My best friend, “Sophie,” just became engaged to her longtime boyfriend, “Brian.” I want to be happy for her, but he doesn’t deserve her. She knows it, but she won’t leave. My problem is, I may very well be asked to be maid of honor at her wedding, and I dread the idea […]