Dear Abby letter on religious proselytizing sparks debate
Readers weigh in on how to handle friends who shove religious literature and holiday cards. One writer urges frank boundaries and ending ties if conversion matters more than friendship, while others share conflicts across Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity. The exchange underscores tension between openness and personal belief.
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B.T.T
Jetter
Abby
Jesus
Mary S
Dolly
Lacey
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Thomas Jefferson
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Kave
N.Y.C
Kaye
Arachnoiditis risks and treatment options debated
Reader questions about arachnoiditis after back pain, MRI diagnosis, and possible treatments include nerve freeing procedures, cortisone injections, gabapentin, and spinal cord stimulation. Other letters discuss minocycline for rheumatoid arthritis, risks of drugs, moderate wine use with meds, and a rectal pain complaint with self-help advice.
Heloise tips travel packing and daily hospital updates
Readers share practical hints from urging daily progress notes to avoid tired calls. Suggestions include keeping an up to the minute hospital status via answering machine, packing a portable radio, disinfectant pads and rubbing alcohol for hotel safety, a dictionary and compact computer dictionary, plus guest room essentials like batteries night light tissue and a clock.
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Lee
Baltimore
Heloise
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