DEAR ABBY: I just realized I’m six weeks pregnant. I have always wanted to start a family and raise children with my fiance, but I have a big problem. I am an alcoholic and have been struggling with this issue for a few years. I don’t know the effect this could have on my baby, […]
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Night sweats, frequent urination, lesser-known symptoms of A fib
DEAR DR. ROACH: About 15 years ago (I am now 62), I had night sweats, and woke up frequently to urinate, sometimes five to six times a night, but not consistently. Days or weeks could go by without these symptoms, other than some urination one or two times a night due to very mild BPH. […]
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Virgo: A day for silent observation
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fairuza Balk, 41; Lisa Edelstein, 49; Nick Cassavetes, 56; Judge Reinhold, 58. Happy Birthday: Get back to basics. Put your creative mind to work for you. Finding unique solutions will add to your popularity and help you gain respect, putting you in a position to advance. Don’t let jealous peers […]
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Being a good listener is the best way to be heard
DEAR ABBY: I am responding to “Tired of Talking to Myself” (Feb. 13), whose husband’s ears slam shut when she begins to speak. This is not a problem that’s exclusive to men. Women do it as well. As a retired PA (physician’s assistant), when talking with patients, I would refer to it as selective hearing […]
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Being a good listener is the best way to be heard
DEAR ABBY: I am responding to “Tired of Talking to Myself” (Feb. 13), whose husband’s ears slam shut when she begins to speak. This is not a problem that’s exclusive to men. Women do it as well. As a retired PA (physician’s assistant), when talking with patients, I would refer to it as selective hearing […]
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Mom fears news of ex’s abuse will cause split with her son
DEAR ABBY: My daughter, “Meg,” was sexually abused at the age of 3 by her father 25 years ago. “Emile” and I were divorced, but he had every other weekend visitation. After returning from one visit, she said, “Daddy put his finger in there. It hurt. I cried.” Her words forever changed my life. After […]
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Testing is the key to informed health decision
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 71. I’m overweight at 300 pounds and have had Type 2 diabetes for 15 years. I haven’t had any chest pain or heart problems, but a recent nuclear stress test lead my doctor to suspect buildup in one of my arteries, and he wants to do a cardiac catheterization. I […]
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Capricorn: Do your research first
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: David Beckham, 40; Tony Stewart, 44; Bronson Pinchot, 56; Cher, 69. Happy Birthday: Reconsider your direction. Gather information that will move you closer to your goal. A change in your location or returning to your roots will spark an interest in something you have not considered in the past. Change […]
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Help for essential tremor
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve suffered from essential tremor for 16 years. I take 500 mg of primidone and 40 mg of propranolol twice daily. I’ve gradually increased the dose over the years, and the combination works quite well. What is the highest dose of these medications that I can take? Also, are there any new […]
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Leo: Get out and participate
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dario Franchitti, 42; Polly Walker, 49; Grace Jones, 67; Pete Townshend, 70. Happy Birthday: Don’t stop to analyze issues when physical action is needed. Taking a firm stance and following through passionately will make a difference and put you in a position that encourages advancement opportunities. Explore what you can […]