DEAR ABBY: This year was our high school class’s 50th reunion. My husband and I graduated together from the same school. We have attended every reunion, and at each one of them received the same reactions from classmates. They always talk to my husband, shake his hand or hug him, but look at my name […]
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Nasal packing might have caused a cerebrospinal fluid leak
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son has been diagnosed with a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. I had never heard of this. He has been told that his brain pressure is lower than normal. This caused him to have severe headaches, and he says that his ears feel like they are going to explode. He can only […]
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Claritin-D greatly reduces cold symptoms for 84-year-old man
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have found what seems like an almost-magical way to stop the progression of the common cold and a cure for it. I am a reasonably healthy 84-year-old male with a medically sound lifestyle. Historically, I have gotten about two common colds per year that always starts with nasal congestion. It rapidly […]
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Libra: Trust your instincts and adjust what no longer suits your needs.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Connolly, 51; Matt Lucas, 51; Eva Mendes, 51; Penn Jillette, 70. Happy Birthday: Call on your intuition to guide you in saying and doing what’s right. Distance yourself from extremism, excess and entitlement. Embrace who you are and what you want with enthusiasm, dignity and the intent to turn […]
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New neighbor gets more than the usual ‘welcome wagon’
DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man living in a predominantly straight community. About a year ago, a married couple moved in. One day, the husband asked me to come over and help him put a table together, which I did. He thanked me by opening a bottle of wine. Then he asked me what turns […]
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Virgo: Distance yourself from uncertainty, aggravation and temptation; you’ll recognize the best path forward.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chaz Bono, 56; Patricia Heaton, 67; Mykelti Williamson, 68; Catherine O’Hara, 71. Happy Birthday: Put your best foot forward and strive to meet your goals. Network, adjust your attributes to suit what’s trending, and develop a set of rules, boundaries and assets that will attract attention and help you grow. […]
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Man notices that his urine has become quite foamy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male in relatively good health. I only take losartan for my blood pressure. Over the past year, my urine has gotten quite foamy. The internet suggests that this means a high amount of protein from protein drinks, high physical activity, or a kidney problem. I saw my primary […]
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Change is in the air for longtime client
DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing a hairstylist for a decade. During the last couple of years, I don’t feel I’ve gotten the service I deserve. I go in for a trim about every two months (sometimes longer to save money). She is extremely busy and sometimes delegates “green” hairstylists to wash and blow-dry my […]
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Leo: Remember past mistakes, and you’ll find solace in how situations unfold.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Biel, 43; Julie Bowen, 55; Tone Loc, 59; Jackie Joyner-Kersee, 63. Happy Birthday: Take the time to investigate the details of any project you want to pursue. Being well-informed will save you time and money and ensure you get what you seek. Simplify and budget wisely; you’ll look like […]
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Being insistent about a scan saves the life of cancer patient
DEAR DR. ROACH: About 12 years ago, I had a scan done to look for the cause of a problem that I was having for many months: pain in my abdomen and vomiting. (It turned out to be Barrett’s esophagus, which was found with a scope.) Fortunately for me, I read the report from the […]