CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rashida Jones, 41; Chelsea Handler, 42; Sean Astin, 46; Tea Leoni, 51. Happy Birthday: Change can be good. Don’t wait until you are forced to make a move to do so. Size up your situation and determine what’s best for you. Waiting around for someone else to get started will […]
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Don't assume a pregnancy unless you know for sure
DEAR ABBY: Recently, while making a purchase at a local store and handing the cashier my money, she asked, ”How many months along are you?” I was confused for a moment, until I realized she had assumed I was pregnant. (I’m not.) When I told her I wasn’t, she just shrugged and said, ”Oh.” Abby, […]
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Adult with HSP should seek care of rheumatologist
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 58-year-old female who was diagnosed with Henoch-Schonlein purpura in July 2016. With HSP, I had the telltale broken blood vessels and swelling in my legs, ankles and feet. Ever since the swelling subsided, I have experienced a constant burning sensation, worse below my breastbone and my abdomen. Other burning […]
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Daughters blame mom's fiance for breaking up her marriage
DEAR ABBY: My fiancee and I plan to be married next year. I met her after she left her husband because he had cheated on her twice. She refuses to tell her daughters that she left their dad because he cheated, so I am doomed to be the ”bad guy” for eternity. They think I’m […]
Posted inHoroscope, sj-web
Aquarius: Sharing your emotions and feelings will help you gain respect
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: O’Shea Jackson Jr., 26; Billy Zane, 51; Helen Shaver, 66; Edward James Olmos, 70. Happy Birthday: Don’t let your dreams slow you down. Taking action and putting your ideas into play will help you build confidence and discover what you can accomplish. Express and present what you have to offer […]
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Freeloading nephew needs to get help and get going
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s nephew, ”Jacob,” is 25 and always hanging around our house. He has had a hard time over the last four years. First, his mom committed suicide. Two years later his dad died in his sleep. My husband and I told Jacob we would be there when he needed advice about things. […]
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Freeloading nephew needs to get help and get going
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s nephew, ”Jacob,” is 25 and always hanging around our house. He has had a hard time over the last four years. First, his mom committed suicide. Two years later his dad died in his sleep. My husband and I told Jacob we would be there when he needed advice about things. […]
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Capricorn: Problems with children or your partner are likely
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dakota Fanning, 23; Kristin Davis, 52; Patricia Richardson, 66; Peter Fonda, 77. Happy Birthday: Look for ways to do good deeds without being taken advantage of or having it cost you too much emotionally, financially or physically. It’s important that you get something in return if you don’t want to […]
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Capricorn: Problems with children or your partner are likely
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dakota Fanning, 23; Kristin Davis, 52; Patricia Richardson, 66; Peter Fonda, 77. Happy Birthday: Look for ways to do good deeds without being taken advantage of or having it cost you too much emotionally, financially or physically. It’s important that you get something in return if you don’t want to […]
Posted inDr. Roach, sj-web
Getting rid of thrush requires battle on multiple fronts
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been prescribed an inhaler for asthma, and recently have been developing thrush after using it. I rinse out my mouth after each use, brush my teeth like I am supposed to do and even have tried using a spacer to avoid thrush. I’ve been through two prescriptions for nystatin mouth […]