DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old female who has a longstanding history of gastric ulcers verified by eight endoscopies. The most recent gastroenterologist told me that he believes they are chronic and that I should have stomach surgery to cut out the part of the stomach where the ulcer is. I am an R.N. […]
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Leo: Change your surroundings
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matthew Morrison, 37; Gavin Rossdale, 50; Harry Hamlin, 64; Henry Winkler, 70. Happy Birthday: Your ability to think fast and take decisive action on important matters will help you avoid emotional setbacks this year. Stick to what you know and be sure to stick to a budget if you intend […]
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Granddaughter with sticky fingers is caught in the act
DEAR ABBY: I caught my 12-year-old granddaughter stealing. She took one of my favorite hair products, which isn’t a big deal, but I’m torn over how to approach her and if I should inform her parents. There was another possible theft once before when she visited me. Some makeup blush disappeared. I dismissed it, but […]
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Cancer: Keep your emotions in check
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ben Foster, 35; Gabrielle Union, 43; Winona Ryder, 44; Richard Dreyfuss, 68. Happy Birthday: Don’t limit what you can accomplish. Take down any barriers that stand between you and your goals. Put pressure on anyone who needs a push in order to ensure you do not face delays this year. […]
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Recommendations for managing statin side effects
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 76-year-old male with a heart condition. I had a double bypass 11 years ago and a stent put in two years ago. Apparently, I’m allergic to statins. My side effects have included muscle pain, memory glitches, fuzzy thinking, severe joint pain, fatigue, etc. The last statin I took (Crestor) was […]
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Boyfriend takes distrust to frightening extremes
DEAR ABBY: I’m madly in love with a man I’ve been dating for almost a year, but I don’t think he’s in love with me. He claims he’s been hurt twice from two failed marriages. He keeps giving me mixed signals. He questions me about my male friends constantly. He shows up at my apartment […]
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Gemini: Don’t make assumptions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joaquin Phoenix, 41; Brad Paisley, 43; Julia Roberts, 48; Caitlyn Jenner, 66. Happy Birthday: You can make things happen this year if you are determined, precise and particular about who you do business with and what you strive to obtain. A no-nonsense approach will help clear the way for success. […]
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For women with low sex drive, treatment is lacking
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 61-year-old woman who has lost most of her sexual drive. My OB/GYN has suggested bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. My online research did not do much to enlighten me. The cost is pretty high. What can you tell me about this? — T.W. ANSWER: There is no evidence that bioidentical […]
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Taurus: Control your emotions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Osbourne, 31; Patrick Fugit, 33; Peter Firth, 62; John Cleese, 76. Happy Birthday: Consider your options. Let your intuition guide you and your personal life be your priority. Focus on travel, calling in favors and doing things that will make you feel good about who you are and the […]
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Prednisone dose is causing lack of sleep
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a medical condition that currently requires me to take 60 mg of prednisone per day, resulting in insomnia. I get approximately five hours of sleep per night. Sometimes I’m able to take a one-hour nap in the afternoon. Is there anything I can do to reduce the insomnia? — M.H.S. […]