DEAR DR. ROACH: In your recent column on pseudogout, you didn’t discuss treatment. I had it earlier this year, and after a while it went away. It was very painful. Is there any medication to help it? — D.B. ANSWER: Pseudogout, like gout, is caused by the deposition of crystals inside a joint. But rather […]
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Husband who uncovers wife’s affair is unsure how to cope
DEAR ABBY: Thirty years ago when I was an Army officer, my wife “went crazy.” She had an affair and wound up getting pregnant. When I got out of the Army, she saw the man one time more before we moved and got pregnant again! We had a child together later. When I found out […]
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Daughter must get firm with parents
DEAR ABBY: I recently graduated from college and moved out of my parents’ house and in with my fiance. My parents have assumed most of the cost of our upcoming wedding after insisting we have a big formal one. I’m also still on their cellphone plan and car and health insurance policies. I do not […]
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Aquarius: Trust your intuition to make best choices
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Handler, 55; Pat Benatar, 62; George Foreman, 67; Rod Stewart, 71. Happy Birthday: Steady progress can be made as long as you stay focused on your destination. Negotiate with others and put everything in order to ensure you have a healthy and prosperous year. Don’t let personal issues sidetrack […]
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Leo: Romance is on the rise
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nina Dobrev, 27; Kate Middleton, 34; Dave Matthews, 49; Jimmy Page, 72. Happy Birthday: Stick to your game plan no matter what others do or say. Take the route that offers the highest return and will allow you to use your skills wisely and effectively. Aim to reach your goals […]
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Girl’s story of boy’s generosity fails grandma’s smell test
DEAR ABBY: Yesterday, when I picked my granddaughter “Michelle” up from school, she asked me to take her to get a pizza. I told her I had no money, and she responded that she had her own money. She then pulled $40 out of her pocket. Michelle is only 9 and has no job. When […]
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Look beyond antibiotics for recurrent infections
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a problem taking antibiotics that treat infections. Every time I do, I have an unpleasant reaction. For something like a UTI, is it possible to get a one-dose treatment instead of taking a number of days’ treatment? I probably could tolerate one day. I tend to panic over side effects, […]
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Helicopter mom turns girls’ squabbles into adult irritation
DEAR ABBY: Do you think parents should intervene in arguments between 10-year-olds? My daughter, “Amy,” was playing at a neighbor’s house with two other girls and they had an argument over something stupid. The neighbor’s daughter, “Kathy,” started to cry, so her mother asked my daughter and the other girl to leave because they had […]
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Cancer: Get out and do something different
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gaby Hoffmann, 34; Sarah Polley, 37; David Bowie, 69; Stephen Hawking, 74. Happy Birthday: Think before you act. Not everyone you deal with will be honorable. Stick to a budget and refuse to let anyone talk you into committing to more than you can handle. Protect your health, your possessions […]
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Cancer: Find a way to make plans happen
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Renner, 45; Nicolas Cage, 52; Katie Couric, 59; David Caruso, 60. Happy Birthday: Make a difference by getting involved in a cause that will benefit the environment. Your ability to convince others to follow your lead and take part in whatever you organize will give your reputation a boost. […]