DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2002, I had a severe case of Bell’s palsy that lasted eight months. I was unable to close my left eye for seven months. The doctors said there was a good chance I would not get back to normal. However, I eventually did. Only a slight indication of a droopy mouth […]
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Crabby distant relative is an unwelcome freeloader
DEAR ABBY: My husband is an amazing guy. We have a very nice life except for an older sort-of family member who is living with us. “Nathan” has been living in the house for years, but he isn’t a blood relative. He’s my husband’s late stepfather’s brother. Nathan is a several-times-divorced curmudgeon who was living […]
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Scorpio: You cannot fix something if you ignore what’s happening
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Sheeran, 30; Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 40; Billie Joe Armstrong, 49; Denise Richards, 50. Happy Birthday: Take your time. Consider your objective and what will make your life easier. Anger won’t solve problems or satisfy your needs. Listen attentively, and go about your business. The less fuss you make this year, […]
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There are treatments for overactive bladder
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there a cure for overactive bladder? — R.H. ANSWER: The underlying reason for overactive bladder is not well understood, and although there are medications to treat symptoms, there is not a cure for the condition. The main symptoms of overactive bladder are urinary symptoms, especially urgency (the need to go RIGHT […]
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Adult daughter is annoyed by her father’s playful pats
DEAR ABBY: I am 20-something years old, and my father still hits my behind sometimes. I feel it is inappropriate, but the last time I complained about it, several years ago, it didn’t go over well. It also didn’t stop his behavior. What else can I do? Right now all I can do is try […]
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Autism is a spectrum, not a stereotype
DEAR DR. ROACH: Are people with autism spectrum disorder normal functioning? I’m thinking of “Rain Man,” and I don’t know how to behave around a friend who has this diagnosis. — R.S. ANSWER: Autism and related disorders are much more commonly diagnosed now compared with years ago, probably due mostly to better recognition of the […]
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Libra: Pick up the slack by doing the work yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: The Weeknd, 31; Elizabeth Olsen, 32; Ice-T, 63; LeVar Burton, 64. Happy Birthday: Make adjustments that encourage a better home life. A well-thought-out and organized household will help you reach your long-term goals. Negotiate with finesse when dealing with someone who can make a difference regarding your prospects. Stick to […]
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Surprise revelation of twins’ paternity is a family bombshell
DEAR ABBY: My son’s new wife — who has a daughter — insisted that his two children are not biologically his. After a DNA test, it turns out she was right. They aren’t. My son, my husband and I are heartbroken. His twins are 10, and they don’t understand what’s going on. My husband and […]
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Virgo: A change is necessary
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Riley, 35; Matt Groening, 67; Melissa Manchester, 70; Jane Seymour, 70. Happy Birthday: Look at the possibilities; focus on the ones that make the most sense. How you make decisions and pursue offers will determine your success. Refuse to let others make decisions for you or copy what others […]
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Can employment drug screening detect alcohol use?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I will be starting a new job that requires regular, but random, drug testing. I have never used drugs, so that is not a problem. But I am wondering how long alcohol can be detected in the urine. — M.M. ANSWER: Alcohol can be found in the urine in small amounts as […]