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Dear Amy: My psychiatrist suggested I write to you because none of the professionals we’ve consulted have an answer. I had two children with a selfish, emotionally abusive man.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 62-year-old female. After about two weeks (sometimes less) of taking water-soluble vitamin supplements, I experience severe abdominal discomfort or a burning sensation. It feels like I either have a UTI or a vaginal infection. I also experienced the same symptoms taking collagen.

Dear Amy: My psychiatrist suggested I write to you because none of the professionals we’ve consulted have an answer. I had two children with a selfish, emotionally abusive man.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old female. In 2012, I broke my ankle and they put in a plate and six screws on one side, and one screw on the other side. I’ve been reading that one should not leave the screws in for the rest of their life, because it can cause problems with the bones, causing arthritis. I can touch and feel the screw heads. The only problem is buying shoes that aren’t too high to rub, or when I sleep, positioning my foot.

Q: Both my parents sort of lost it in their late 70s. What can I do (I am 38) to make sure I stay sharp as I get older? -- Steve R., Cicero, Illinois A: You're already acting smartly! The time to think about protecting your brain from cognition problems and dementia is as early as possible, and it definitely is important when you reach your 40s and 50s.

Dear Amy: I have been estranged from my mother for a little over a year. She was mentally and occasionally physically abusive to me while I was growing up. She herself was abused and neglected as a child.

Some people may argue that bacon should be its own food group. Bacon has the potential to improve any recipe with itÕs salty, addictive flavor, but it is equally delicious all on its own. ItÕs found in breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Those who have tried chocolate-covered bacon also may insist that bacon holds its own as a dessert.

CLERGY INVITED TO WORKSHOP ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Pastors and others involved in faith communities in Ellis County have the opportunity to learn more about how their ministries can help victims of domestic and sexual violence. A free all-day workshop, “Domestic & Sexual Violence and Faith Communities,” is being held from 8 a.m.

Dear Amy: They say you never forget your first love. Is reaching out to them crossing a line? Life for me was like a “rom-com” movie; I grew up as the girl next door in a gorgeous home.