Hot flashes and nerve pain guide from Dr Roach column
Reader asks about persistent hot flashes after hysterectomy and treatment options. Dr Roach explains estrogen as most effective but risky, venlafaxine as alternative, and paroxetine citalopram or gabapentin if needed, noting delays post menopause. Separate inquiry on non diabetic neuropathy pain notes nerve injury causes, general neuropathy treatments, and limited effectiveness with side effects.
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Forbidden Love and a Transgender Fiancé in Dear Abby
A reader in Minnesota seeks guidance about telling his homophobic father and disappointed mother that his fiancé Emma is transgender, while another letter advises handling flirtatious behavior by a friend's husband and a final query asks when adult offspring should contribute to household expenses in Dear Abby style.
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