DEAR DR. ROACH: Ten years ago, I experienced a brief five-second TIA with classic symptoms. I had an MRI, which confirmed it was a stroke. But nothing was done, as it had just gone away after the five seconds. The cause was, I believe, an overdose of erectile dysfunction pills I had taken. Then about […]
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Can SAM-e help with both arthritis and depression?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been taking sertraline (100 mg) and bupropion for depression. Due to the number of medications I am on for physical ailments, I would like to be weaned off the antidepressants. In a recent column, you suggested that SAM-e might be a safe and effective alternative to antidepressants. Do you feel […]
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A career in law enforcement is likely to upset former cop
DEAR ABBY: How should I tell my father that I have chosen a career he never wanted me to consider? I plan to become a police officer. Abby, all my life I have felt the call to help people. I know a career in law enforcement brings with it the possibility of danger, especially in […]
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Cancer: Others will look to you for leadership
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Lafferty, 34; D.B. Woodside, 50; Matt LeBlanc, 52; Illeana Douglas, 54. Happy Birthday: What you have to offer can make a difference in the way others view you. Making a good impression and doing things for the benefit of yourself and the community in which you live will broaden […]
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Recent revelation of affair threatens to break up family
DEAR ABBY: I just found out that my boyfriend of 12 years slept with my stepmother last year. She doesn’t know I know, and now that I do, I struggle with it. Should I tell my dad what I found out, confront her or let sleeping dogs lie? I am deeply hurt. I feel like […]
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Skip this procedure when seeking sexual solution
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 65, and my lady friend is 60. We are still sexually active. However, intercourse is uncomfortable and painful for her. I’ve found a website that talks about a laser procedure that is supposed to be the “holy grail” to make intercourse enjoyable again. I would like some unbiased comments on […]
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Gemini: Choose a partner for the right reason
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elisabeth Moss, 37; Anna Paquin, 37; Jennifer Lopez, 50; Kristin Chenoweth, 51. Happy Birthday: Revisit the past. Consider what you have done with your life and how best to differentiate what’s worked for you and what hasn’t. It’s time to follow your heart and to use your skills, knowledge and […]
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Taurus: Overlooking details could have negative impacts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Daniel Radcliffe, 30; Paul Wesley, 37; Marlon Wayans, 47; Woody Harrelson, 58. Happy Birthday: Do not make an abrupt change this year. Refuse to let your emotions lead to confusion and second-guessing what to do next. Use your intelligence and intuition to help you stabilize whatever situation you face. Living […]
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Old boyfriend who stole items years ago turns up on Facebook
DEAR ABBY: I recently located a person I knew a long time ago who stole an expensive gold bracelet from me. I’d dated this guy for a while. He wore my bracelet, and I wore his. My bracelet was a gift from a relative I cared for deeply. His bracelet was a piece of junk, […]
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Patients: Take charge of following up on lab, scan results
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently I was in the hospital. I had a CT scan and was told that I have a “mass” on my kidney (unrelated to my hospital stay). One doctor said they would probably do an aspiration to determine what was in it, and another doctor told me not to worry, that it […]