DEAR DR. ROACH: Two years ago, I received the high-dose flu vaccine at my doctor’s office. It resulted in a severe case of SIRVA bursitis in my shoulder. I suffered for three months, taking Tylenol after getting two shots of steroid from my orthopedic surgeon and physical therapy. Since then I have been afraid to […]
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Couch potato seeks help for arthritis pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old male disabled veteran. I started work out of high school in a factory where I did hard but not brutal work. Then went to Vietnam, where I injured my knee and had to be operated on. Next, I worked for an airline as a baggage handler then became […]
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Jealousy creates a barrier between biological siblings
DEAR ABBY: I’m an American man who was adopted as an infant. Several years ago, I found my birth parents. They are not from America. My mother came here to give birth and left. Sometime later she married my father and had more children. I’m in touch with the entire family, but mainly my birth parents. […]
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SCORPIO: Don’t linger when the time is ripe for change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey McIntyre, 48; Val Kilmer, 61; Bebe Neuwirth, 62; Anthony Hopkins, 83. Happy Birthday: Resolve pending issues, and move forward with a clean slate so you can focus on what’s important to you. Reaching a place where you feel at ease to do as you please and follow a meaningful path will encourage positive […]
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LIBRA: Spend more time on self-improvement
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Dushku, 40; Tyrese Gibson, 42; Laila Ali, 43; Meredith Vieira, 67. Happy Birthday: Gather everything you’ve experienced and put a new twist on how you use the knowledge you’ve gained to enrich your life. Embrace change with open arms, renewed enthusiasm and without carrying any grudges that might deter you from […]
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One word can have different medical meanings
DEAR DR. ROACH: What’s the difference between a tubal pregnancy and an abortion? Are they the same thing? — J.K.S. ANSWER: The term “abortion” has several meanings medically, but most people think of only one type, the elective abortion. A “spontaneous abortion” is another term for a miscarriage. A “missed abortion” is when the fetus […]
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Attentions from married man play with woman’s emotions
DEAR ABBY: I’m someone who doesn’t get noticed often by the opposite sex. So when I do receive attention, it’s a very nice feeling. The problem is, I am getting that attention from a man who is married. In the beginning, I didn’t know he was married. He doesn’t wear a ring, and he never mentioned a wife until […]
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VIRGO: Don’t let anyone meddle in your personal life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jude Law, 48; Patricia Clarkson, 61; Ted Danson, 73; Jon Voight, 82. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace, target what you want to achieve and put your heart and soul into reaching your goal. Strive for perfection, and be creative and compassionate. You will gain incredible support that will help […]
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Discussing sex life with ex is the final straw for wife
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 19 years now. A few years back, I came to know about my husband’s platonic relationship with his old girlfriend. She lives in a different state and is married. My husband has long chats with her every day about everything, including our sex life. I confronted him and asked […]
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LEO: Be aggressive, and make your decisions clear
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: John Legend, 42; Denzel Washington, 66; Edgar Winter, 74; Dame Maggie Smith, 86. Happy Birthday: Communication will be essential if you want to avoid trouble. Stick to the script, verify the information you receive and avoid emotional spending that can upset your financial status. Carefully look at a change you […]