DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together for eight years. When we first met, I was in the military and she was a bartender. Needless to say, she made far more money than I did at the time. Six months into our relationship, she got pregnant and quit her job. For the next […]
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Surgery is the answer for major tears of rotator cuff
DEAR DR. ROACH: Several months ago, I noticed a slight pain in my right shoulder, and a month later, pain in my left shoulder. The pain got steadily worse in both shoulders. My doctor took X-rays, gave me cortisone injections and prescribed exercises. However, the pain worsened, requiring a visit to the ER, with pain […]
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Gemini: Stick close to home with someone you love
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julianne Hough, 28; Judy Greer, 41; Josh Holloway, 47; Carlos Santana, 69. Happy Birthday: An energetic approach will be required this year. Don’t sit back when you should be taking control and moving forward. Use your imagination and be open to reasonable suggestions. Sticking to a budget and overseeing everything […]
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Taurus: An emotional plea will bring good results
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Trai Byers, 33; Anthony Edwards, 54; Campbell Scott, 55; Brian May, 69. Happy Birthday: You’ll end up in the middle of this year’s big events. Be on your toes and ready to take charge. Make a difference and don’t be afraid to take credit for your work. Adapt to change […]
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Story of son’s abuse taints wife’s memories of husband
DEAR ABBY: I am in shock. My grown son, ”Ryan,” recently told me he was molested by his late father when he was a young boy. I had no idea, but I believe him. Ryan is an only child and has recently started seeing a counselor. I loved my husband very much and I believed […]
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Fainting is common reaction to getting a shot
DEAR DR. ROACH: Yesterday, my 11-year-old son had his well-child visit. His doctor informed us that he needed his DTAP, hepatitis A and meningococcal vaccines. My son hates shots. During his previous set of shots, he vomited and almost passed out. This time around, he actually did pass out. What concerns me most is that […]
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Summer temperatures turn closed cars into deadly ovens
DEAR ABBY: With summer here, many families will do at least some traveling, which involves spending significant amounts of time in the family car or truck. I’d like to remind your readers that it is now illegal in many states to leave a child, a disabled person or a pet unattended in a vehicle for […]
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Serious RA meds best used under rheumatologist’s care
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 69 years old and being treated for rheumatoid arthritis with weekly self-injections of methotrexate. Should I expect these injections to reduce or minimize the pain in my hands, fingers and shoulders? There seem to be constant flare-ups in my fingers. In fact, I am seeing a hand specialist in a […]
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Aries: Be the hero instead of the scapegoat
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chace Crawford, 31; Kristen Bell, 36; Vin Diesel, 49; Wendy Williams, 52. Happy Birthday: If you can dream it, you can achieve it with a little imagination and ingenuity. A realistic and passionate approach to your goals will give you the courage and determination to see matters through to the […]
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Woman’s lying causing man distress
DEAR ABBY: I am a 58-year-old man who has been meeting women online for a few years. I recently met ”Molly,” whose profile said she was 60. We dated several times and then she spent a few days at my house. Certain things she said made me suspect she was older. So I looked her […]