Understanding fibromyalgia and thyroid concerns explained
Dr Donahue explains fibromyalgia as a hard to treat condition with widespread ache fatigue and stiffness. It may require trial of medicines and a supervised exercise program. A separate letter discusses unexplained weight loss and thyroid disease with signs of underactive thyroid and possible cancer considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S
Advice column on baggage in dating and settling choices
A reader asks how to handle a partner trapped in past relationships and if she should continue dating him. Cheryl advises the guy should have waited to date with less baggage and to state clearly he is open to a real relationship if he means love sincerely. A second reader, 52, dates a 35 year old boss with a secretive affair and asks how to find someone else. Cheryl says she is settling and should dump the boss for a better chance at real commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl
Teen seeks help after miscarriage and isolation
A 14 year old girl writes of miscarriage heartbreak and a judgey father figure. She feels alone and fears discussing with her mother or seeking help. Abby urges medical checkup and trusted adults at school or family, and warns against delaying mental health support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Bob
Tucson
Aziz
San Francisco Bay Area
Candles Straightening and Replacement Tips by Heloise
Readers ask how to straighten warped candles and remove depleted wax from votive holders. Advice includes dipping in warm water with care, cooling storage, hot water to melt wax, nonstick spray to prevent sticking, optional water in the holder, and using a snuffer to extinguish flames. Do not use water to extinguish if hot wax risks splatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trisha
D. Merlin
Stafford
Texas
Community talks and panel on relationships across Iowa venues
A sequence of programs includes a John Gray video Secrets of Passion at St Marys Parish Hall Iowa City from 7 30 to 9 p m Monday. Kidcare provided at Peace Christian Reformed Cedar Rapids 6600 C Ave NE 6 30 to 8 30 p m Tuesday. A remarriage panel discussion with Valentine snacks is planned for Bethany Lutheran Cedar Rapids 2202 Forest Dr SE at 7 p m February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Parish Hall
E. Jefferson St
Iowa City
John Gray
Peace Christian Reformed Church
C Ave
Cedar Rapids
Bethany Lutheran Church
Forest Dr. SE
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bonen
Earth
Donahue
B.C.R
Dr. Donahue
P.O. Box
Orlando
Paul
North America
Ear Cheryl
Cheryl Lavin
Chicago Tribune
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Tales From
Tribune Media
Alan I
DearAbby.com
Los Angeles
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Jeanne Phillips
Universal Press Syndicate
Heloise
P.O
San Antonio
King Features Syndicate