DEAR DR. ROACH: I have multiple sclerosis, Addison’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. I am on steroids daily as well as potent immunosuppressive. In November 2013, I received a flu shot, and 10 days later I came down with Guillain-Barre syndrome. I was paralyzed for six months. Half of my doctors say I should take […]
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Cancer: Step out of the line of fire if someone unjustly targets you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Durant, 33; Roger Bart, 59; Bryant Gumbel, 73; Jerry Lee Lewis, 86. Happy Birthday: Look at every angle before you make a move. Putting caution first will save you from spending your time backtracking. A steady pace forward with comprehensive checklists will ensure that you make the most of […]
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Gemini: Emotional spending won’t make you feel better.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hilary Duff, 34; Ranbir Kapoor, 39; Mira Sorvino, 54; Janeane Garofalo, 57. Happy Birthday: Plunge into opportunities without hesitation, and learn all you can as you strive to be at the top of your game. Impress those around you with your stamina and undying desire to make a difference to […]
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Order matters when it comes to taking pneumonia vaccines
DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor recommended both pneumococcal vaccines for me. He recommended the PCV-13 (Prevnar) first, followed two months later by the PPSV-23 (Pneumovax). He also told me that if I had them in the reverse order, I would have had to wait a full year between the shots, not just two months. Why […]
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I took exception to your response to “Former Friend in Oregon”
DEAR ABBY: I took exception to your response to “Former Friend in Oregon” (July 1), who vaped marijuana while visiting a friend in the presence of the friend’s 12-year-old future stepdaughter. The friend made a mistake, for which she apologized profusely. She had flown cross-country to visit her pregnant best friend, no small thing. Flying […]
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Daughter’s relationship choices disappoint mom
DEAR ABBY: I have a 23-year-old daughter, “Julia,” who I am close with. She has been in a relationship with “Joey,” a guy her age, for four years and living with him for the last 16 months. Joey’s a great kid who hasn’t had a lot of support in his life. I have been like […]
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She said she’s living her life how she wants to (basically without me)
DEAR ABBY: I’m nearing 57 and single. My mother, who is 78, lives in the same apartment complex. I always try to talk with her because we don’t have much time together. All she wants to do is watch TV and read the paper. She allows me to talk to her for about a half-hour […]
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Dr Roach: Wine is not a health food
Wine is not a health food DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read about the benefits of having a glass of wine per day for women, or two glasses for men. Can you please tell me how your health will be affected if you have more? My husband often drinks a bottle of wine a night, […]
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Taurus: Put your heart and soul into maintaining your lifestyle.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lola Kirke, 31; Anna Camp, 39; Tamara Taylor, 51; Meat Loaf, 74. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace. You can accomplish a vast amount this year if you are disciplined and stick to whatever project you take until you reach your goal. Put your energy to good use, and your […]
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Aries: Lead the way, and don’t look back
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Milian, 40; Serena Williams, 40; Jim Caviezel, 53; Olivia Newton-John, 73. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative to learn and gain respect among your peers. Broaden your horizons, and speak up boldly and with conviction. You can achieve what you set out to do if you are diligent and push […]