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Horoscope: Thursday, May 21

Thursday, May 21 The best agreements will come from reconciling disagreement or finding commonality in diversity. Aries (March 21-April 19) It’s not that you’re making strange moves; it’s just that the others can’t see what you’re responding to and why. “And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” — Friedrich Nietzsche Taurus (April 20-May 20) If you don’t want to do something now, chances are you’re not going to want to do it later either. So avoid kicking problems further down the road, especially ones that ...

Woman’s persistent spinal pain after surgery fails to improve

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife is suffering from a failed back surgery that was caused by a neurosurgeon. The operation was four years ago, and she also had a spine stimulator that was implanted three years ago. Her pain management doctor said that she’ll get progressively worse as current medical care hasn’t improved for this condition. She’s currently consuming the maximum dose of pain medication. To your knowledge, is there any “light at the end of the tunnel” for patients with chronic arachnoiditis? — B.B. Answer: Persistent spinal pain after surgery (PSPS), which was formerly ...

Caught in crossfire of daughter-in-law’s turbulent behavior

Dear Annie: I need some serious help. Our son, 36, has been married for three years. In May 2024, our daughter-in-law became pregnant. We were elated. She is a nice young woman, but she does have some anxiety and other issues, which have taken a rather turbulent turn. Unfortunately, the change in hormones and other unfounded fears caused her to go off the deep end. I have received hundreds and hundreds of texts saying hateful, offensive things to me. Today, our granddaughter, “Janie,” is 15 months and a gem, but we have been limited to when and where we can see her. Our son is ...

Nurse boyfriend claims to stop secretly vaping

Dear Annie: My dad died of lung cancer a few years ago, and because of that, I abhor smoking in all its forms. The problem is I just discovered my boyfriend, who is a nurse, has been secretly vaping behind my back. I was shocked and upset not so much that he did it (which is bad enough) but that he went through great pains to hide it from me. Plus, he works in the medical field and should know better! He promised to discontinue when I confronted him and that he did it only because of the immense pressure he is under. Recently, I found newly bought vaping pens in his apartment. The ...

Chewing tobacco impacts health

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband has neuropathy in his feet. He is otherwise healthy, exercises daily, maintains his weight, and eats healthy. My concern is that he uses chewing tobacco. He insists that it doesn’t have a negative influence on his condition, but I disagree. What’s your medical opinion? He is fully aware of other health complications that chewing tobacco can cause, but he doesn’t make an effort to quit. I’m frustrated and worried about his future. He is 63. — A.C.W. Answer: There are many causes of neuropathy. Diabetes is a major one, but I get many letters from ...

Horoscope: Tuesday, May 19

You balance responsibilities with such brilliance you get paid to do it. Aries (March 21-April 19) Sometimes love is easy and work is hard, and sometimes it’s the opposite. But now, these two parts of your life are riding the same vibes. So anything you do in one area will contribute to the other. You’re making it count. Taurus (April 20-May 20) If you have the vague sense that you’re missing out on something or there’s somewhere else you should be, this is just a sign to stay aware. As things progress, more will become clear and your next move will be obvious. Gemini ...