DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male who gets shortness of breath when walking up a hill or on a trail. I had a stent put in in 2002, and I had a stress test done. My doctor said it was fine, but he said I just had shortness of breath. It seems that […]
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Gemini: Refuse to let anyone take advantage of your kindness
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tino Martinez, 49; C. Thomas Howell, 50; Tom Waits, 67; Ellen Burstyn, 84. Happy Birthday: Take your time and pick and choose what you want to do carefully. Don’t think too big or set unreasonable goals. Take one step at a time and build a strong base to ensure your […]
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Husband’s multiple affairs leave wife in legal limbo
DEAR ABBY: My husband of five years has confessed to affairs that resulted in two children. I suspected that something was up when after a year of marriage he seemed distant. Despite our almost 15-year age difference, I never in a million years thought he would do something like this. A few months ago, he […]
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Loss of appetite from meds may be the cause of weight loss
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active 77-year-old male in relatively good health. In April, I had some silent reflux causing mild asthma. My asthma doctor suggested trying Dexilant 60 mg, which stopped the reflux/asthma but started digestive discomforts, including loss of appetite, mild nausea and irregular bowels, but no cramps, pain or blood. I […]
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Knitted breast prostheses are made with tender loving care
DEAR ABBY: You would be doing millions of women a great service by telling them about Knitted Knockers Support Foundation. It has been tirelessly working at inspiring volunteer knitters and crocheters to provide FREE soft, light prostheses for breast cancer survivors. Typically, the traditional prostheses can be hot, heavy, expensive and take quite a while […]
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Taurus: Don’t give up when you have so much to offer
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lindsay Price, 40; Judd Apatow, 49; Tom Hulce, 63; JoBeth Williams, 68. Happy Birthday: Take your time and do things right the first time. Don’t be influenced by emotional manipulation or bullies who try to pressure you into following a path that doesn’t suit you. Show discipline and a tenacity […]
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Mom stressed by one child should not try for another
DEAR ABBY: My daughter asked me if she should have another child, and based on what I have observed with her first, I definitely feel she shouldn’t. I want a polite way to respond without hurting her feelings, but can’t find the words. She loves her child, but loses patience quickly. She can’t handle it […]
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Aries: Don’t saddle yourself with nonsense that is a waste of time
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Frankie Muniz, 31; Margaret Cho, 48; John Rzeznik, 51; Little Richard, 84. Happy Birthday: Take control of your life and start to do the things that make you happy and healthy. You can bring about positive changes that will encourage you to be your best. Don’t listen to negativity or […]
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Mild neuropathy may be result of medication side effect
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have slight numbness and tingling in my feet and lower calves in both legs. It feels almost like my feet are going to sleep. I can feel pressure but not fine-touch sensation. I have been taking 200 mg of amiodarone daily for a year for heart PVCs, and that works very […]
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Capricorn: Don’t divulge any personal information
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tyra Banks, 43; Jay-Z, 47; Marisa Tomei, 52; Jeff Bridges, 67. Happy Birthday: Stand up and do your thing. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to make choices that will improve your life personally and professionally. Aim to please, but not at the risk of missing out on reaching your goals. […]