DEAR DR. ROACH: My girlfriend has necrobiosis lipoidica. She suffers from this on her shins, as did her mother. She is not diabetic. We cannot find good information on how to rid her of this. The information we find is not about cures, but treatments that mask the symptom, such as steroids. We cannot even […]
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Post-menopausal discharge is cause for doctor discussion
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old woman. I had a hysterectomy and removal of one ovary. For the past six months, I have had brown vaginal discharge. Should I be concerned? — L.M. ANSWER: Any change in vaginal symptoms after years is probably worth a discussion with your doctor. Certainly, this one is. In […]
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Gemini: Take care with your personal issues
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Whitney Cummings, 37; Beyonce Knowles, 38; Wes Bentley, 41; Drew Pinsky, 61. Happy Birthday: Make the most out of whatever you have to work with. Live in the moment, express your feelings and expectations, and surround yourself with people who will add to your life journey. Recognize if someone is […]
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Late-night surprise damages dad-and-daughter relationship
DEAR ABBY: My 20-year-old daughter recently caught me “actively engaged” in watching porn. I tried to do it late at night when I thought everyone was asleep. My daughter now thinks I’m a pervert. Her mother raised her with conservative beliefs about any expression of sexuality. I’m worried about her ability to make a future […]
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A therapist can help cane users with proper technique
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have Parkinson’s disease, and balance is an issue. I have been using a cane on the right side, my weak leg side. I have seen videos that say a cane should be used on a person’s uninjured side. I tilt to the right and catch my balance without cane support in […]
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Widow contemplating a move is bound by family ties
DEAR ABBY: My husband died in 2001. There is a man I have been seeing for 17 years I’ll call Jack. He has a home in Georgia. I live in Pennsylvania, where I share a home with my grown son and my daughter, her husband and my 6-year-old grandson. Jack has now retired and wants […]
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Taurus: Follow the paths of freedom to find what’s in your heart
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rita Volk, 29; Shaun White, 33; Omi, 33; Garrett Hedlund, 35. Happy Birthday: Balance, integrity and proper planning will encourage success. Your hard work will not go unnoticed, and your ability to parlay your experience into what you want to do next looks promising. Positive change is heading in your […]
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Aries: Unexpected changes could prove beneficial
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zedd, 30; Salma Hayek, 53; Keanu Reeves, 55; Mark Harmon, 68. Happy Birthday: Put rigidity aside when faced with complex situations. Being able to see all sides of whatever situation you face this year will encourage change that is positive, doable and reflective of the type of leader you can […]
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Community harmony clouded by new neighbor’s smoking
DEAR ABBY: I live in a townhouse in a small development — just four townhomes with a very relaxed HOA. Since it’s just the four of us, we discuss things like needed repairs and come to an agreement. Our problem is our newest neighbor. She smokes outside at all hours. It prevents the rest of […]
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Little ‘red bugs’ leave lasting itch
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife does a lot of container gardening. I am continually being bitten by chiggers. I have been using an over-the-counter anti-itch cream that helps soothe the bites, but it doesn’t eliminate the symptoms. Is there anything to prevent the infestation or end the long-term itching? — J.F.K. ANSWER: Never having lived […]