Drug guards against side effects for arthritis drugs
Readers learn that anti inflammatory pain relievers such as Motrin Feldene Voltaren and Naprosyn irritate the stomach and can cause ulcers though they reduce pain. Cytotec misoprostol offers a prescription antidote and should be discussed with a physician. A later note apologizes for misinterpreting a reader’s seven year itch question and clarifies scabies treatment with Kwell lotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Gott
Cytotec
Misoprostol
The Pouting House a retirement bonding issue
A reader describes a couple who retired together and now argue daily. They propose a private retreat, a “pouting house,” as a solution to maintain privacy and reduce conflict. The piece suggests planning for alone time and separate activities to keep marriages healthy after retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. A
P.O. Box
Columbia
Handshake myths and tax honesty prompt Abby advice
Dear Abby warns that a firm handshake and eye contact indicate no guaranteed character. Anonymous in the USA is urged to contact the IRS about back taxes, with penalties for nonfiling but potential leniency for voluntary disclosure. Readers are urged to write their mothers for a heartfelt, lasting gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Richmond
Anonymous
USA
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
PDQ
Humor room opened to lift spirits for cancer patients
The British Columbia Cancer Agency launched a humor room with about 30 videos and over 50 books to perk up patients. Donors funded furniture and materials for the 100 in house patients and province wide access. Robin Williams was avoided for sexual content while Tom Hanks and The Far Side appear in the collection. Lorraine Holland notes the idea came from her husband Bruce, a brain cancer survivor, who hoped patients could watch a funny film during chemotherapy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
British Columbia
British Columbia Cancer Agency
David Noble
Noble
Tom Hanks
Bill Cosby
Lucille Ball
the Three Stooges
Stephen Leacock
Erma Bombeck
Herman
Robin Williams
Lorraine Holland
Bruce
Parents best sex education teachers Dr Wallace
A reader asks why a teen thought aspirin protected her from pregnancy and how schools handle sex education. Dr Wallace defends parental role, notes some schools perform better, and warns about a married relationship. A Mississippi reader suggests ending the affair. Dr Wallace warns of possible pregnancy and harm. Becky asks about fizz in drinks. Dr Wallace explains carbonation and Mayo Clinic view on risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Wallace
el Paso
Texas
Wallace
Michael
Greenville
Miss
Becky
Elkhart
Ind
Mayo Clinic
Frederick Bridge Club Swiss Team Winners Named
Forty players took part in last week's Swiss Team event. First place went to Charlies Price, Lowell Phillips, Lewis Shapiro, and Iris Yonetz. Second placed Lydia Falconer, Rocky Norris, Donald Little, and Jim Occhipinti. Third went to Anita Crawford, Colyn Phillips, Sherman Kahan, and Joan McGinnis. Fourth were Betty Snyder, Frank Tyergar, Bill Seler, and Adrien Guggenheim. A handicap game is set for Monday at 7 15 p.m. at the Frederick American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Price
Lowell Phillips
Lewis Shapiro
Iris Yonetz
Lydia Falconer
Rocky Norris
Donald Little
Jim Occhipinti
Anita Crawford
Colyn Phillips
Sherman Kahan
Joan McGinnis
Betty Snyder
Frank Tyergar
Bill Seler
Adrien Guggenheim
Frederick American Legion
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Kent S. Collins
the Pouting
Faor
Ms Magazie
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Frederick
Rnette Serger Sabedbchton
Serger
Agnes Merick
Bernette
Bernina
Rt. 15
Motter Ave
Rose Hill Plaza
The
Fred and
Pat Young
Tom Frederick Towne
A Grove Rd
M&w
Robert Wallace, Ed
I Center
East ST
Newburg
Curl’ Sale
Maxim Family HairCare
Montgomery Ward
Soida
Seine TM
Hie Mage
Pegeuch News
Walkersville Middle School
Newspap
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