New migraine treatment Imitrex prompts safety questions
Reader questions a new sumatriptan migraine shot taken in early headache, with two doses daily for three days, and concerns about long term side effects. Dr Gott notes unknown long term risks, possible artery effects, dizziness and tingling, and limited experience with this new drug.
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DR. Gott
Immuitus
Letter to Dad Celebrates 35 Years and Farewell
A daughter reflecting on her father’s influence and memory after his death shares intimate moments from childhood and parenting. She recalls a drive-in birthday, his quiet humor, and the final church evening they spent together before he moved to Iowa. A 6-year-old grandson’s sky wave seals the farewell.
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Nanc
Iowa
Earth
Tyler
Grandpa
Nan
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Times Mirror Square
Los Angeles
Calif
Kitchen shelves source for plants from kitchen to garden show entry
Ellen LeBlond germinates seeds from pantry items turning 65 common foods into plants for a Memphis garden club entry titled Play It Again Sam. She notes stratification, pre germination steps, air drying citrus seeds, and warns indoor grows won’t yield fruit without pollination outdoors.
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Ellen LeBlond
Sam
LeBlond
LeBrond
Dear Abby style Q and Answers from a newspaper page
A collage of readers questions on hosting a birthday party without gifts and last minute wedding invites followed by humorous responses and a local bridge club results. Excerpts discuss inviting without gifts and etiquette, plus a social club game recap with top finishes by named players.
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Abby
California
Frederick Bridge Club
Strat A
Rick Elbo
Rocky Norris
Tony Svaslenko
James McCrackan
Emma Eaton
Sherman Kahan
Mark Whipple
Mike Taylor
Margaret Peirce
Robert Freed
Anita Crawford
Helen Swanson
Strate
Adrienne Guggeneheim
Lydia Falconer
Robert Robey
Debbie Kiser
No-win romance with aging boyfriend and past encounters
A 15 year old dating a 22 year old cites past sexual relations with his brothers. He fixates on details and insults her. The doctor says break up to avoid grief, noting the age gap. Other letters discuss shoplifting's impact on police careers and handling parental disapproval of an engagement, urging family introductions to ease acceptance.
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DR. Wallace
Lydia
San Antonio
Texas
Wallace
Vero Beach
Fla
Santa Ana
Calif
California
Claudia
Kent
Wash
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