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Guillain-barre syndrome rare, painful autoimmune disease

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Guillain-barre syndrome rare, painful autoimmune disease

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Dear Doctor: My brother-in-law thought he had the flu, but it turned out to be Guillain-Barre syndrome. He’s now in his fifth month of an intense recovery. What can you tell me about the disease?

Reader tries being gender identity sensitive

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Reader tries being gender identity sensitive

Saturday, February 22, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am finding myself at a loss for how to be politically correct when it comes to talking about gender identity. My neighbor’s child — who was born female — says that she now identifies as “they.” I do my best to remember, but it doesn’t come natural to me yet.

Daughter plans a wedding without a marriage license

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Daughter plans a wedding without a marriage license

Friday, February 21, 2020

DEAR ABBY: My daughter, “Heidi,” is 39. She is successful, owns her own business and lives with her boyfriend of five years. I’ll call him Rick. They have two beautiful boys, 3 and 18 months. She has decided to tie the knot with Rick with a nice, somewhat big wedding.

Topical pain relievers can be quite effective

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Topical pain relievers can be quite effective

Friday, February 21, 2020

Dear Doctor: I play in a weekend softball league, 111 and my shoulder aches for a couple of days after the game. Aspirin hurts my stomach, so I wonder whether using a pain medication in a cream or an ointment might help?

Friend worried how to spend retirement

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Friend worried how to spend retirement

Friday, February 21, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: I got a letter from an old friend that was very disturbing to me. She is at retirement age and has to keep working, like most people I know, because she doesn’t have ample retirement money.

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Put safety first with these power tool tips

Friday, February 21, 2020

From quick DIY repairs around the house, to contractors on the jobsite, power tools can make nearly any job faster and easier. However, having the know-how to put power tools to use is only half the challenge. Take a safety-first approach to projects big and small with the following tips.

Wife says friend living upstairs should move on

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Wife says friend living upstairs should move on

Thursday, February 20, 2020

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a friend, “George,” who rents our upstairs. Our home is large, and the second floor has all the amenities of a 2,500-square-foot house. He has his separate entrance and never has to come through our living space.

Quality patient care should be provided by all doctors

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Quality patient care should be provided by all doctors

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Dear Doctor: I’ve read about a recent study that found that elderly patients with female doctors fared better than those who were treated by men. I wonder – what does Dr. Glazier think about these results?

Man hopes to move affair with his co-worker forward

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Man hopes to move affair with his co-worker forward

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

DEAR ABBY: I have been communicating with this woman that I work with. She is currently seeing a guy she’s been with for about four years. We have a clear connection and primal attraction, and have both discussed our feelings with each other. We communicate by texting.

Running is a great way to keep active as you age

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Running is a great way to keep active as you age

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Dear Doctor: I was a runner in college, but I stopped running after marriage and kids and work. I’m 62 now, and everyone says that if I resume running I’ll get hurt because I’m too old. What do you think?