DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m writing to you about an elderly patient who is currently 96 years old. For the last three years, his PSA score for his prostate has hovered around 30 ng/ml. He initially received an ultrasound and was determined that the prostate looked normal, despite the high PSA score. The general physician, under […]
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Shingles complication might require different drug combos
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there anything that I can do for pain after having shingles? I had shingles 18 months ago, and I still have pain on my right side in my breast and arm. I took gabapentin, plus two other prescriptions, and they all upset my stomach so bad that I had to quit. […]
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Woman still gets the cold shoulder from stepdaughter
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married six years, and ever since we’ve been married, my husband’s daughter has insisted that I can’t come to her house that my husband has a mortgage on. I think he should tell her that if his wife isn’t welcome, then he isn’t. My husband is 19 years older than I […]
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Virgo: It is the heartfelt season, when differences can be set aside. Make positive changes and plans that include everyone.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steven Yeun, 39; Ray Romano, 65; Samuel L. Jackson, 74; Jane Fonda, 85. Happy Birthday: An optimistic attitude will go a long way when dealing with others. If you choose to offer positive alternatives, you will build solid relationships and gain ground with those you work and have fun with […]
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Supplements over statins not recommended for cholesterol
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old female in good health who is quite physically active. I have been taking red yeast rice with CoQ10 to help with my cholesterol levels. (My son-in-law, who is a chiropractor and pretty knowledgeable about supplements, suggested this to me.) My cholesterol levels are still somewhat high, but my […]
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Sister tries to navigate couple’s pending divorce
DEAR ABBY: My brother and his husband are getting ready to file for divorce. Before they do, however, they are embarking on a very expensive trip to Italy. It was paid for before the divorce conversations started. When they travel, I fly into the town where we both grew up, watch their home and dogs […]
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Leo: Helping a cause you believe in will lift your spirits. What you do for others will offer the greatest reward.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jonah Hill, 39; David Cook, 40; Nicole de Boer, 52; Joel Gretsch, 59. Happy Birthday: Follow your heart and your goals, but be cognizant of how much time, effort and cash you spend trying to reach your dream. Question people you encounter who try to talk you into something you […]
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Chalazions continue to develop in both eyelids
DEAR DR. ROACH: Are oral antibiotics ever prescribed to treat chalazions in addition to eye drops and ointment? I have had two this year for, seemingly, no reason. They were treated with tobramycin eye drops, ointment and warm compresses. The first one didn’t resolve with those meds and was excised surgically. That eyelid then became […]
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Cancer: Express your interest in what others do or think, and you’ll gain input and support to turn your dream into a reality.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Marla Sokoloff, 42; Jake Gyllenhaal, 42; Alyssa Milano, 50; Tyson Beckford, 52. Happy Birthday: Putting everything in order will rid you of stress and boost your energy. Take deep breaths and relax with loved ones. Focus on balance, equality and integrity; you’ll feel good about your life, contributions and future. […]
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Man’s cheating shatters wife’s sense of purpose
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 2 1/2 years was having an affair with a much younger woman for what I believe was about two months. I never suspected. It ended because he got caught. I was devastated and asked him to leave that night. He always seemed uninterested in sex, and when we had sex, […]