Dear Dr Donohue on carcinoid syndrome and heredity
A reader with years of symptoms is told she has carcinoid syndrome causing headaches fast heart rate blurred vision sweating and high blood pressure. Diagnosis often takes four to five years due to varied signs. Tumors form in digestive tract or scattered sites and may secrete hormones causing flushing diarrhea wheezing or itching. Treatment includes surgery or chemotherapy and symptom specific medicines. heredity is unlikely.
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DR. Donohue
L.D
Dear Ann Landers Letters on Nursing Pain and Family Etiquette
A 47 year nurse explains pain control limits and doctor communication for terminal patients. Readers discuss patient controlled analgesia, and the need for family members to advocate directly with doctors. Also advised is giving space to a divorced son’s girlfriend and avoiding meddling gifts while preserving civility. Gem of the Day highlights popularity as seldom worth the cost.
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Temple
Texas
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Sheila
Heloise hints seek Strawberry Delight jam with pineapple
Readers request a Strawberry Delight jam recipe calling for pineapple. in reply, a reader shares a Diet Strawberry Jam variation with fresh fruit lemon juice apple juice fructose, gelatin, and no preservatives, noting it lasts one to two weeks in the fridge. Another reader describes chilling chicken broth and removing fat from the top before use for a healthier result.
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Jean Goodwin
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Jeanette Amato
Glenolden, Pa
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer 43 Scrape one's knot
Crossword clues mix across and down with partial phrases and misprints. Readable entries include names and terms like Peters and Roberts. The jumble hints at a standard puzzle page with misaligned letters and corrupted lines from yesterday’s grid.
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