Shingles Explained by Dr Lamb How Pain Lingers
Dr Lawrence E Lamb answers readers on shingles herpes zoster a nerve root infection from the chicken pox virus. Most rash resolves in two to three weeks but about ten percent suffer residual neuralgia requiring care often from a neurosurgeon. Treatment remains mainly pain relief with dry dressings and sometimes corticosteroids for facial involvement. Possible temporary relief from refrigerant sprays. avoid salves.
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Horoscope by Frances Drake for all zodiac signs
Aries to Pisces forecasts offer daily guidance with optimistic tone. The column notes Leo Virgo Libra balance and calls out the Born Today: Graham Greene and Groucho Marx, suggesting careers in arts or law and medicine.
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Funny headline about husbands facing music from wives tuning up
A humorous item notes that many husbands struggle to face the music as wives tune up, framing domestic theater with a light, period-voiced tease about marital dynamics and music making.
Longfellow Across and Other Poems Reference Puzzle
Word crossword like list with clues across and down referencing Longfellow Wadsworth Harriet Beecher and other names. Contains many literary terms and geographic hints. clues include plant compass point and Dutch era items.
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Polly's Pointers Make Thimble Holder Dear Polly
Crochet tips for a thimble holder using a straight stitch and a decorative edge. Instructions cover joining to form a circle around the wishbone and sewing the piece, with a ribbon bow top and tassel bottom for hanging. Includes reader insights from Eva and Violet and notes on grandmothers keeping a scrapbook of grandchildren.
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