DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 63-year-old man. At a recent visit to my endocrinologist for my annual thyroid check (I have Hashimoto’s disease), I revealed that I have been suffering from fatigue and erectile dysfunction. After additional blood work was performed, my doctor indicated that I have low testosterone levels and high prolactin levels. […]
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Friendships that took a hit during covid need rekindling
DEAR ABBY: I’m a woman in my late 40s, and since coming out of the isolation of the pandemic (the lockdown was strict where we live), I’ve had a hard time rekindling the friendships I valued before — with my two best girlfriends, in particular. We used to have the type of relationship in which […]
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Pisces: If you market your skills using innovative ideas, you’ll receive favorable input.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rico Rodriguez, 25; B.J. Novak, 44; Zac Brown, 45; J.K. Rowling, 58. Happy Birthday: Don’t overestimate or underestimate what you can accomplish. Aim to finish what you start this year. Changing how you work or schedule your daily routine will make a difference. Discipline and focus are vital to surpassing […]
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Parents make surprising choice following divorce
DEAR ABBY: I am 49 and have been divorced for 20 years. When we first separated, my ex moved in with my parents while I struggled to raise my four kids. He stayed there for seven years. He moved out until a year and a half ago. Again, my parents have allowed him back in! […]
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Spinal cord injury gets misdiagnosed as ‘blood pressure stroke’
DEAR DR. ROACH: Have you ever heard of a “low blood pressure stroke”? That was my husband’s (incorrect) diagnosis several years back when he suddenly could not move his arms and legs. He was told that not enough oxygen was getting to his spine. (His blood pressure is historically low, usually around 90/60.) That lasted […]
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Aquarius: Self-improvement and reassessing your relationships with others will give you clarity that encourages you to make better decisions.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Simon Baker, 54; Terry Crews, 55; Lisa Kudrow, 60; Laurence Fishburne, 62. Happy Birthday: Diversification will be necessary, along with some fancy footwork, if you want to make a splash and come out on top. Focus on your end game and put your energy where it counts. Discipline will make […]
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Friend’s teasing spouse ducks out during visits
DEAR ABBY: About 10 years ago, I visited my oldest and dearest friend, who I see a few times a year. The last time, her husband, who I’ve also known for years and who I thought was a friend, started teasing me. I can take a joke, but the teasing got mean. Eventually he stopped, […]
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Woman’s poor leg strength prevents her from climbing stairs
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife (age 59) has very poor leg strength. This has been the case for a number of years now, and her deceased mother had similar problems. Walking up a flight of stairs, especially if they are somewhat steep, can be a real challenge for her. She is not overweight and is, […]
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Sagittarius: The input you receive will help you decide what’s feasible.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dustin Milligan, 38; Sally Struthers, 76; Jim Davis, 78; Peter Cullen, 82. Happy Birthday: Discipline is a prerequisite to achieving what you set out to do this year, so take your time and do things right the first time. Refuse to let outside interference shred your confidence or allow others […]
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Middle-aged daughter takes no responsibility in life
DEAR ABBY: My 40-year-old daughter has never grown up. Until recently, she relied on her grandmother to make ends meet. Her grandmother passed away, and now I’m all she has. After she was fired from her civil-service job and evicted from her apartment, she broke her leg in a hiking accident. I got her into […]