DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 67-year-old female being treated with Eylea for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). I have just had my second round of Eyelea, and with the pollen starting up, my eyes are beginning to itch. Is it safe to use over-the-counter eye drops? I also take Zyrtec nightly for my […]
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Leo: Gather the facts and stick to the truth; you’ll deter anyone from pressuring you into doing something unnecessary or detrimental.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Lee, 54; Renee Zellweger, 55; Hank Azaria, 60; Al Pacino, 84. Happy Birthday: Don’t hesitate to make a move. Be aggressive, ask questions and discover what’s available. Your curiosity will pay off, and the chance to embrace the life you want looks promising. Take the initiative, implement changes that […]
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Two daughters make clear whose side they’ve taken
DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for nine years. Before that I was a stay-at-home mom raising four children. I had an in-home business, and most of the money went to our family’s needs. My husband became an alcoholic 20 years into our 28-year marriage. After we divorced, my two adult daughters abandoned me because […]
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Flurry of new sounds drifts through quiet neighborhood
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I live in a lovely older neighborhood and have enjoyed wonderful neighbors over many years. The homes are close together with windows often left open in spring, summer and fall, as large shade trees keep our homes cool. A couple of years ago, our longtime next-door neighbors moved, and a […]
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Cancer: How you present yourself will go together with who and what you attract.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katherine Webb, 35; David Boudia, 35; Kelly Clarkson, 42; Barbra Streisand, 82. Happy Birthday: Focus on the present and finishing what you start. It’s what you do that counts. Replace pressure with action, and you’ll solve problems without drama. Refrain from relying on others when you can get things done […]
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Jardiance prescription comes with too many urinary issues
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old male, and my A1C level has been averaging around 7.4% for a number of years. I was diagnosed diabetic at age 54. My doctor has been trying several combinations of drugs over the last couple years to get my A1C below 7%. I currently am maxed out on […]
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Gemini: A physical change will lead to compliments and give you the boost and confidence you need to further your agenda.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dev Patel, 34; Jaime King, 45; Jonathon Ruckman, 55; George Lopez, 63. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to how you present yourself. Put your best foot forward and refuse to let your emotions surface in situations that require stability, insight and tough decisions. Protect against poor health or giving in to […]
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Eliminating dairy products helps with eosinophilic esophagitis
DEAR DR. ROACH: After reading your recent column on difficulty swallowing, I wanted to write in about my experience with dysphagia. An endoscopy with dilation and biopsies confirmed that I had eosinophilic esophagitis. My gastroenterologist suggested a one-food elimination diet. I am allergic to the protein in milk, so no dairy products for me! It’s […]
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The truth comes out via conveniently timed text
DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my sister and I took our kids on vacation together. She and I get along but have never been close. Sometimes I walk on eggshells around her because I never know what might make her upset. I thought we were having a good time on that vacation and getting […]
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Patient seems unsure of ALS diagnosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question is about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). I have been diagnosed with this horrible, debilitating disease and don’t know where I am headed. I went to a hospital for a second opinion and additional testing to rule out other possible causes of this numbness. Nary a test was done; the neurologist […]