DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had surgery, and my blood pressure was monitored with a catheter. The readings were higher by 30 to 40 points compared with cuff measurements taken at the same time. They were having a hard time getting the catheter readings down to 170. I am wondering which readings are to be […]
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Aries: Do your best to get along
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anne Hathaway, 36; Ryan Gosling, 38; Megan Mullally, 60; Neil Young, 73. Happy Birthday: Take care of matters personally. Expect interference if others become aware of your private affairs. Staying in control will help you reach your goals and maintain your reputation. Someone you least expect will use manipulative tactics […]
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New employee strives to keep gastric surgery under wraps
DEAR ABBY: I had bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve) five months ago. I left my previous job because the way I was treated by my employer and co-workers changed drastically after my procedure. I am starting a new job soon and do not want to tell my new employer or co-workers that I have had this […]
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Quit the quibbling; just buy her the ring
DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend and I love each other very much and have been living together with our children for five years. We intend to get married soon. Here is the rub: She’s “old school.” She believes she should receive a diamond ring as part of the marriage proposal. I would marry her tomorrow, but […]
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Gemini: Put your energy into personal changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Leonardo DiCaprio, 44; Calista Flockhart, 54; Demi Moore, 56; Marc Summers, 67. Happy Birthday: Look inward, ask questions and get to the bottom of pending situations quickly. Moving forward will depend on being able to surrender to truth, honesty and forgiveness. An energetic push to clear any dead weight you’ve […]
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Cancer: Collaborate with creative people
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miranda Lambert, 35; Ellen Pompeo, 49; Tracy Morgan, 50; Michael Jai White, 51. Happy Birthday: Changes are heading your way. Knowing how to handle what’s transpired to best serve your needs will come to the forefront. Adjustments that will lead to a better lifestyle and meaningful future should be put […]
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Time, distance cause fast friends to begin drifting apart
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 15-year-old girl and a sophomore in high school. Last year I went to school across the country. While I was there, I became best friends with this girl, “Amelia.” We did everything together, and Amelia even flew back here to visit my family when school ended and I had to go […]
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Candida glabrata may require more focused treatment option
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old female in good health. In May 2017, my Pap smear showed that I had an infection of Candida glabrata and an itchy fungal infection in my rear-end area. My family doctor prescribed nystatin and triamcinolone cream to treat the fungal infection, which seemed to help, and a six-day […]
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Daughter given everything gives heartache in return
DEAR ABBY: Ever since high school, our adult daughter has had mood swings. My wife and I thought she’d grow out of it as she matured, but she hasn’t. At her request we sent her to a university far away, and we were proud that she earned her bachelor’s degree. We thought independent living would […]
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Gemini: Chart your plans for progress
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nick Lachey, 45; Eric Dane, 46; Susan Tedeschi, 48; Lou Ferrigno, 67. Happy Birthday: Take a closer look at your living arrangements and consider what would make you feel more at home and at ease. An innovative approach to the way you run your household, handle your money or earn […]