DEAR ABBY: I am writing regarding my almost 13-year-old daughter. She’s a sweet girl but lately has been involved in a lot of drama. Recently my husband and I saw what we believe to be two hickeys on her neck, one on each side. She has denied, denied, denied it, but we know what we […]
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Without pain, surgery doesn’t seem so urgent to reader
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 66 and am generally healthy, with a pacemaker. I started to feel a small, very mild pain in my right side, under my ribs. My doctor checked my liver, and it was normal, with diffusely increased echogenicity (diffuse hepatic steatosis). Then I was sent to imaging, where they checked my […]
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Gemini: Incorporate new skills and experiences into your job
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kiefer Sutherland, 50; Ray Romano, 61; Samuel L. Jackson, 68; Jane Fonda, 79. Happy Birthday: Regret is a waste of time. Consider what you can do to realign your goals and get back on track. Revisit old pursuits and unfinished quests and make a promise that you will follow through […]
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Woman abused as child needs help to overcome her hang-ups
DEAR ABBY: I am a 46-year-old woman with PTSD due to a history of physical abuse, mental abuse and incest that I experienced as a child. I’m proud to say that it has not been repeated with my four children. My childhood history has made me want sex only if I am in control or […]
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Excess salivation leads reader through a parade of doctors
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 85-year-old female. In May 2014, I had five implants (lower jaw) and a full upper denture placed in my mouth. Ever since that time, I have suffered from excessive salivation 24/7, with or without the dentures. I have seen my APRN, five dentists, two oral surgeons, one otolaryngologist, one […]
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Taurus: A bonus you were expecting may not live up to your expectations
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jonah Hill, 33; David Cook, 34; Nicole de Boer, 46; Joel Gretsch, 53. Happy Birthday: Ease your way into new projects. Look at the big picture and divide what needs to be done into doable sections. Organization and preparation will be your keys to success. Don’t let anyone goad you […]
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Dad’s affair brings misery to his family and to him
DEAR ABBY: My dad started an affair with a woman who is four years older than I am. He met her when he hired her for her ”services.” Fast-forward a year: He has left my mom. Mom left the state and has moved in with me. She’s trying to rebuild her life, but she’s still […]
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Is dehydration responsible for abnormal kidney test results?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a female, nearly 55 years old. In August 2011, I was fortunate to receive a heart transplant (I had an enlarged, weakened heart that was thought to have started with a virus). Since then, I’ve done very well; I go for a checkup every three months. My bloodwork has always […]
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Aries: Explore new opportunities and meet new people
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Marla Sokoloff, 36; Jake Gyllenhaal, 36; Alyssa Milano, 44; Tyson Beckford, 46. Happy Birthday: Sit down, size up your situation and make decisions based on facts and figures. Consider the changes you need to make and the best way to go about reaching your goal. Timing is everything, and delegating […]
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Lightheadedness may be due to ‘pacemaker syndrome’
DEAR DR. ROACH: In October 2014, I had my aortic valve replaced, and a pacemaker was put in. I was put on 100 mg of metoprolol daily — then 50 mg, then 25 mg. I have been off this medicine for six months. One side effect of metoprolol is lightheadedness. I have had this condition […]