Drama queen sister stirs trouble and hearts break
Letters reveal a troubled family with Nancy the elder sister demanding visitation rights, claiming a son and pressuring the family. An alarming warning to seek protection and psychiatric care is offered. A separate claim about coworkers and flatulence prompts advice on tactful confrontation. An 81 year old man shares that he fulfils his wife’s needs, highlighting enduring affection.
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Nancy
Annie
Mary
Kentucky
Oregon
REM sleep behavior disorder dangers for bed partners
Readers describe violent dreams and acting out during REM sleep. The letter notes risk to spouses, highlights diagnosis via sleep clinic, and mentions treatment with clonazepam. It also discusses REM sleep features, prevalence in men over 50, and potential link to Parkinson’s disease years later. Genetics and celiac disease questions follow.
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DR. Donohue
Anon
D.S
Connecting the dots on spots in towels and bags
Dear Heloise readers discuss dye bleed in towels with cold wash not fully setting dye, plus tips on avoiding dye transfer. A reader shares opening plastic produce bags by wetting fingers, and another notes free light app versions to test before buying.
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Heloise
Vickie
Sylvia
Jill
Folsom
Calif
Janice
Support on the go for travelers with back pain
Readers with a bad back are advised to carry a small tote bag containing a cushion. The cushion provides comfort on long drives or plane rides and stays inside the bag for easy transport. Use it, then grab and go for quick relief.
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Heloise
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Kathy Mitchell
Marcy Sugar
Paul Donahue, M.D
North America
King Features Syndicate
Jep
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