Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis Offer Many Options
The columnist outlines multiple medications for rheumatoid arthritis including aspirin, Tylenol, NSAIDs such as Motrin and Naprosyn, and prescription drugs like Indocin Anaprox Feldene Orudis and Zorprin. Newer drugs Voltaren Ansaid Cytotec Plaquenil and penicillamine are noted, with cautions about gastric, kidney, and blood side effects. Cortisone is a last resort, and joint replacement is possible for select patients. A rheumatologist referral is advised if standard therapies fail.
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DR. Gott
Voltaren
Europe
United States
Cytotec
Is It Getting Easier or Harder to Grow Old
Dear N B reflects on aging in a rising senior population with longer life spans and richer services. Government social support, housing, nutrition, home care, and consumer devices improve daily life while financial strains loom from taxes, pension gaps, and debt. Intergenerational living grows.
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N.B
Rack
Ance
Universal Studios Florida Opens Near Orlando in 1890
Universal Studios Florida, a joint venture of MCA and Cineplex Odeon, will open in May 1890 near Orlando at I-4 and the Florida Turnpike. The studio and attraction complex aims to accommodate six million visitors annually.
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Orlando
Fla
Universal Studios Florida
Stdio
MCA
Cineplex Odeon
Toronto
Florida Turnpike
Dear Abby letters reflect blended families and love advice
Readers discuss stepfamily sensitivity and commitment. A mother’s phrasing favorites “my son and his wife and Mary’s two children” over “our children” wounds a stepmother. Abby advises open talk with Ira and calm boundaries to keep marriage united. A second letter rejects commitment, warning there is no future with a noncommittal partner. A third letter praises Operation Dear Abby and invites reader stories.
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Abby
Tra
Ita
Indaw
Ira
Mary
John Patrick
New Jersey
Sam
Kary Williams
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Kary
P.O
Los Angeles
Galt
Inmate's letter warns teens on drugs and life choices
A Missouri inmate, 20, writes about early drug use, theft, and prison life to deter teens from drugs. He reclaims life through Narcotics Anonymous and AA, urging quitting before addiction. A reader argues marijuana is as harmful as tobacco. Dr Wallace replies with medical cautions.
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Dr. Wallace
Missouri Department of Corrections
Narcotics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
John
Boottville
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