DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “George” for 35 years. I was pregnant when I married. We had dated only five months. We came from families that believed you had to “do the right thing” and get married. I love my husband, but never as deeply as I thought I should. I had feelings […]
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Muscle aches and joint pain occur after starting more meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 65-year-old man. In May 2023, I had a major heart attack. Three stents were installed. I have been doing well since the heart attack, except I now get bone and joint pain and aches. I have lost 85 pounds. My blood pressure is very good now, as is my […]
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Cancer: Refrain from allowing others to interfere with your vision or disrupt your plans.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Claire Holt, 36; Shia LaBeouf, 38; Peter Dinklage, 55; Hugh Laurie, 65. Happy Birthday: Think before you act. Having common sense and the emotional energy to reach your desired goal will offer comfort and peace of mind. It’s time to please yourself and take responsibility for your happiness and prospects. […]
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Eating chocolate before bed oddly helps with nightly urination
DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 75-year-old male who has had benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) for about 20 years and have taken tamsulosin during this time. I have always had to urinate at least once per night and up to three to four times per night periodically. Two weeks ago, I had a chocolate craving […]
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Brother puts abusive wife ahead of remaining family
DEAR ABBY: My older brother has had a tumultuous marriage to a manipulative, alcoholic, just-plain-mean woman. It has been bad over their entire 40-year marriage, including her physically assaulting him. He called the police the last time and had them take her away. She eventually kicked him out, and he went to stay at our […]
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Gemini: Adjustments that improve productivity and enhance how you feel about your life will make a difference in how you approach your day.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate Upton, 32; Leelee Sobieski, 41; Shane West, 46; DJ Qualls, 46. Happy Birthday: If you look on the bright side, you’ll learn something about yourself and those you encounter. A positive attitude will deter unnecessary arguments and keep you proactive in making headway and connections. Refuse to let what […]
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Biphosphonates can cause esophageal disorders to worsen
DEAR DR ROACH: I’m a 68-year-old female with osteopenia. My doctor wants me to take a bone medication such as Boniva or Fosamax. I’ve read that folks with esophageal issues may be harmed by taking these. Can you explain why? — C.M.C. ANSWER: First off, we don’t usually treat isolated low bone mass (osteopenia) with […]
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Wife has no plans to join family business
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s family won’t stop asking me when I’m going to quit my job and work for my husband. My mother-in-law worked for my father-in-law at their small business for pretty much her whole career. My husband recently bought his dad’s business, which is going really well. I have been ambitious in my […]
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Mother-in-law shows clear signs of serious problems
DEAR ABBY: I am fortunate to have a great relationship with my in-laws. We live half a continent apart, so although we video chat often, we get to see them in person only two or three times a year. They are recent retirees, and we are planning to relocate together to a new location that […]
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Taurus: Accuracy, detail and precision will play roles in the outcome and determine your success.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Natalie Portman, 43; Johnny Depp, 61; Aaron Sorkin, 63; Michael J. Fox, 63. Happy Birthday: Expand your mind, interests and expectations. How you engage with others and what you learn will map out your journey for the upcoming year. Look at the possibilities, but recognize that you can put all […]