DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been advised by my sports medicine doctor to never take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs because they are detrimental to my health. I think this is unfortunate because NSAIDs do actually work to reduce pain. Do you agree with this advice, or is there some way to take them safely? — R.K. […]
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Man unnerved by scantily clad stepdaughter
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my second wife for 10 years. Most everything is fine, but we have one area of conflict. It is regarding her daughter, my stepdaughter, who has grown from a cute little 9-year-old into a beautiful 19-year-old. The problem is her attire around the house. She routinely wears a […]
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Reoccurrence of Guillain-Barre syndrome is usually rare
DEAR DR. ROACH: You have written about immunocompromised people before, but what about those of us who have immune systems that overreact instead of underperform, such as with Guillain-Barre syndrome? What is the likelihood of this happening again, and what precautions should one take? I didn’t recover completely and fear having the myelin sheath stripped […]
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Gemini: Keep your feelings to yourself and control your emotions.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Lawrence, 33; Joe Jonas, 34; Anthony Anderson, 53; Debra Messing, 55. Happy Birthday: Keep your thoughts and plans to yourself until you have tested and refined what you have to offer. Preparation will make the difference this year, and a pristine presentation will get you where you want to […]
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Husband’s ambivalence about a baby leaves wife high and dry
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 10 years. When we tried to have kids for the first time, we discovered I have polycystic ovary syndrome. We quit trying when the doctor visits became more than we could afford. We tried again after my husband saw a movie that moved him emotionally. Nothing […]
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Taurus: Recognize the difference between opportunity and being used.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mila Kunis, 40; Halle Berry, 57; Jackee Harry, 67; Steve Martin, 78. Happy Birthday: Do your due diligence before you embrace change. Trial and error will take its toll if you aren’t precise in assessing situations. Look for an alternative; having a backup plan in place will put your mind […]
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Financial adviser ignores contact preferences
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have some money in a mutual fund. Our new, very young financial adviser, “Alec,” seems sexist. He has phoned us four times asking to speak with my husband, and each time my husband refuses to speak to him. Since my name is also on our account, my husband said […]
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Aries: Focus on what you can do to improve yourself and your position.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shani Davis, 41; Debi Mazar, 59; John Slattery, 61; Dawnn Lewis, 62. Happy Birthday: Trying to convince others to follow your lead this year will waste time. Size up your situation and configure a plan that you can embrace alone. Opportunities will come from unexpected sources and tempt you to […]
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Back away form the complicated high school romance
DEAR ABBY: My son dated a girl for 3 1/2 years in high school. Both were sure they had found their life mate. While my husband and I knew it was a long shot, they believed it was true because the girl’s parents had been high school sweethearts. When school ended, they split up, hoping […]
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Six years on, widow cant let go of husband
DEAR ABBY: I have a dear friend whose husband passed away six years ago. They had a 45-year marriage with plenty of ups and downs. She’s 81 and in excellent health. You would think she was 60 if you met her. She is very youthful and full of energy. The problem is, when I’m with […]