DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 71. In November 2021, my cardiologist prescribed me 40 mg of atorvastatin in case of chest pain before any tests. I subsequently had a stress test with perfusion that came out negative, as did an echocardiogram (TTE). My coronary calcium score is 83. I rejected a recommended cardiac catheterization, as […]
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Man’s treatment of female relatives has crossed line
DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Lia” and her husband, “Jerry,” visited his mother and stepdad, “Gil,” a few months ago. Gil gave Lia an inappropriate hug, with his hand sliding to her buttocks. Lia said Gil had done this before and it made her uncomfortable. She told Jerry, and he began watching his stepdad closely when […]
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Gemini: Spend only on what you need. A minimalist attitude will help you get your finances in order
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Pickler, 37; John Cusack, 57; Kathy Bates, 75; Mel Brooks, 97. Happy Birthday: Use your downtime wisely. Participate in programs or activities that broaden your sense of awareness and your ability to turn something you enjoy doing into your routine. Changing how you handle your money may interest you, […]
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Heart attacks follow two weeks after treatment of an infection
DEAR DR. ROACH: My mom had a throat and palate infection that was treated in 2017, and about two weeks later, she had a heart attack. In 2023, she had pneumonia and was briefly hospitalized and treated, but again about two weeks later, she had another heart attack. We asked her cardiologist if there is […]
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Doctors cast off fatigue in older man due to aging
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m writing in regarding my 92-year-old father. He has always been active, still plays golf and had played softball up until the age of 88. My father has a history of blood clots, so he is on blood thinners. Nowadays, my father is constantly fatigued; walking out to the garage leaves him […]
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Taurus: A change of plans will disrupt your schedule unless you have a backup plan with experts who can help you do your best.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Westwick, 36; Drake Bell, 37; Tobey Maguire, 48; J.J. Abrams, 57. Happy Birthday: Being observant will enrich your life by helping you make better decisions. Don’t be a follower; do what you enjoy most. Take pride in what you do, and don’t fear being different. Learning as you go […]
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Mother-in-law’s restaurant hysterics make dining out miserable
DEAR ABBY: I would like your help on how to deal with a problem I am having with my mother-in-law. The in-laws call at least once a week wanting us to go out to dinner with them. It’s embarrassing because my mother-in-law is always horrible to the waiter. She complains about everything and usually causes […]
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Doctor’s bedside manner is a bit too friendly
DEAR ABBY: Is it a problem that my doctor is a bit of a flirt? I had a procedure recently, and when it was completed, the doctor announced, “All set!” My reflexive response of gratitude, relief and optimism that the procedure would help me was, “Beautiful!” Doctor’s response to that was, “Just like you.” Now, […]
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Aries: Get involved in activities that allow you to show off your attributes.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariana Grande, 30; Ryan Tedder, 44; Derek Jeter, 49; Chris O’Donnell, 53. Happy Birthday: Take control and simplify your life by decluttering, organizing and replacing bad habits with healthy living. Call the shots and designate time and effort where they count most. Refrain from making unnecessary changes or listening to […]
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Man’s frequent nighttime urination due to enlarged prostate
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 76-year-old male who has had nighttime urination problems for many years. I must get up from sleeping every 1.5 hours. I can set my clock by the urge! I was prescribed tamsulosin, which I took for many months, but it wasn’t effective. I was then prescribed tadalafil, which I have […]