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RED BLUFF, CA (530) 529-9540 Health Insurance Services ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH? We Specialize in Senior Services Medicare Supplements Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans Life Insurance Long Term Care Call For a Free Personalized Quote 530- 524-1756 RICK WALLEY CA.In.Lic# 0G06075 Health Insurance Services Eye Physician James W. Tysinger, Jr. M.D. Eye Physician & Surgeon Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-4:30pm Fri & Sat 8am-12 noon For Emergencies, After Hours, Week-ends, Call 530-567-5001 345 Hickory St. Red Bluff Tel: (530) 529-4733 Fax: (530) 529-1114 Fellow American Academy of Ophtalmology Attorney email: mail@jcoatty atlaw.com Local Bankruptcy Attorney Jocelyn C. Olander 530-824-0288 Free Consultation Payment Plans Available Web: www.jcoattyatlaw.com Dear Annie: My son-in-law drinks too much. Over the years, I've seen ''Ted'' overindulge at weddings, and I notice he con- sumes a tremen- dous amount of beer. Lately, my worry has turned from concern to alarm. They live far away, but we spent a few days with them over the holidays. Ted now starts with wine in the afternoon and has half a dozen beers every night while watching TV. Whenever they go out, my daughter is the driver. When he goes out alone, he takes a cab. I don't believe this is normal behavior. My daughter says nothing about his drinking, although she made one comment about his not helping around the house. She is expecting their first child soon, and he will have to drive her to the hospital. What if he's been drinking? Ted recently lost his job. (I'm not sure why.) I thought my husband, who has been a recovered alco- holic for more than 30 years, would be the perfect person to talk to him. But he thinks we shouldn't get involved. I am worried sick about the safety and emo- tional health of my daugh- ter, not to mention their financial future. If I bring this up, am I being a caring mother or an interfering mother-in-law? — Worried Mom Dear Worried: At least Ted knows not to get behind the wheel, which gives you an opportunity to say something: Ask your daughter who will be driving her to the hospital when she goes into labor. Be very matter-of- fact when you make sure it's not Ted. She'll understand why. Then suggest she call Al-Anon ( a l - anon.alateen.org) at 1-888- 4AL-ANON (1-888-425- 2666). You can call them, too. If she tells you to back off, say nothing more. Dear Annie: I started a small catering business a few years ago. My hus- band's sister asked me to create some Christmas food gifts for some family members. I sent catered meals to the ones who live nearby and shipped gift baskets to the two out-of- towners. I spent time shopping for the baskets, as well as spending money of my own to mail them. My sis- ter-in-law sent me a check for the cost of the baskets, but did not include any- thing for my time or the cost of the shipping. In the past, she has always remembered to send extra when I have done this for her. She also did not send my husband or me a holi- day gift, even though she has before. I know this sounds petty, and she has done many nice things for us over the years, but I can't help feeling used and slighted. I don't want to cause a scene, but it makes me angry. Should I say something or let it go for the sake of peace in the family? — Insulted Dear Insulted: Please let it go. Since your sister- in-law has always been good about these things in the past, we assume they slipped her mind this time and she meant no offense. If you make baskets for her again, gently remind her of the cost of shipping when you discuss the food items. This is your catering busi- ness. It's a good idea to make your prices clear, even to family members. Dear Annie: In your response to ''Just Wonder- ing in Southern Califor- nia,'' you used the word ''germophobia.'' Is it some- thing that you made up, or can you cite a source? I did a Google search, and ''verminophobe'' may have been a better choice to describe someone with a fear of germs. — A Cross- word Puzzle Solver Dear Puzzle Solver: We have used ''germopho- bia'' before, and so have our readers. We have no idea what the etymology is. It's a slang term, although you can find it in Wikipedia and other online sources. (Actually, an irrational fear of dirt and contamination is mysophobia.) Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxcomcast.net , or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Drunk son-in-law is alarming Annie's Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar FEATURES DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 64- year-old female with carpal-tun- nel syndrome in my right hand. I wear a wrist splint when I go to bed. For many years, it hasn't been too much of a nuisance, but over the past few months, about once every seven to 10 days, I have an episode of painful numb- ness that takes more than a half- hour to go away. The incidents happen at night while I am sleep- ing. I have to get out of bed and try to shake the numbness away. I have also tried running hot water from the faucet over my hands, but it still takes a long time to subside. I do have numbness in my hand dur- ing the day, but it is not as intense. It occurs when I apply my makeup, style my hair, write, drive and a few times it has happened while playing tennis. Is there anything short of surgery that can be done? DEAR READER: Carpal tunnel syn- drome (CTS) is a common condition of the hands and wrist. It is commonly thought to be caused by using a comput- er keyboard for extended periods of time, repeatedly; however, it actually has many causes. The condition involves the median nerve that runs though the carpal tunnel. This tunnel protects the nerve and the nine tendons that allow us to move our fingers. Problems arise when the nerve becomes compressed, causing tingling or numbness of the fingers (excluding the little finger) or hand, a sense of weakness causing a tendency to drop objects, and pain extending from the wrist up the arm into the shoulder — typically on the palm side of the forearm, or from the wrist down into the fingers. The nerve itself is known as a mixed nerve because it provides both sensory and motor functions. The sensory por- tion of the nerve is responsible for pro- viding sensation to the thumb, index and middle fingers and the middle-finger side of the ring finger. Causes of pressure on the medial nerve include specific health conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, pregnancy-related fluid reten- tion, thyroid disorders and menopause, repetitive flexing and extending of the hand and wrist tendons, wrist injuries that cause swelling, and having a nar- rower-than-average carpal tun- nel. Risk factors include overuse or strain from certain tasks such as from the use of power tools or heavy assembly-line work, hav- ing a family history of CTS, hav- ing certain health conditions and being female, because women are three times more likely to develop the condi- tion. While computer work is commonly considered a cause and risk factor, scien- tific evidence is not definitive on this point. Those with mild symptoms may need only to take frequent breaks to rest their hands and/or apply cold packs to reduce occasional swelling. As symptoms increase or if these techniques fail to provide relief, wrist splinting such as you have used is an appropriate next step. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may offer relief by reducing swelling and pain. A final option is corticosteroid injections direct- ly into the wrist to decrease inflamma- tion. If the CTS is caused by an underly- ing health condition, treating that condi- tion may result in lessened CTS symp- toms. The last resort is surgery, which does not work for everyone; however, about 70 percent of those who have undergone the carpal-tunnel-release procedure say they are completely or very satisfied with their results. Some may experience residual pain, numbness or weakness. Speak with your physician regarding further treatment options, or request a referral to a specialist who can better help you. Dr. Peter Gott is a retired physician and the author of the book "Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet," available at most chain and independent bookstores, and the recently published "Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook." Carpal-tunnel treatment Dr. Peter Gott Alkaline battery recycling available to county residents County residents continue to enthusiastically support the Tehama County Sanitary Landfill Agency's curbside alkaline battery recycling col- lection program. Designed to make battery recycling as easy and hassle- free as possible, residents have the opportunity to help protect our environment too. In 2009, 2,466 battery bags or about 15,000 lbs. of batter- ies were collected as part of the curbside alkaline battery recycling program. This was a 23 percent increase from 2008. It's easy to start recycling your alkaline batteries. Stop by any of the follow- ing locations and pick up an orange-colored battery bag free of charge: In Red Bluff True Value Hardware, 330 S. Main St.; Radio Shack, 865 S. Main St.; Shasta Fastners, 22807 Antelope Blvd.; Sacramento River Discovery Center, 1000 Sale Lane; Wal-Mart, 1025 S. Main St.- ask the 'people greeter'; Tehama County Environmental Health, in the County Court house at 633 Washington St.; GreenWaste, 1805 Airport Blvd. and the Tehama County Landfill, 19995 Plymire Road. In Los Molinos Los Moli- nos Hardware, 7930 Highway 99E. When the bag is full, seal it closed and place the bag inside your curbside recy- cling bin for pick up. Only alkaline batteries should be placed in the bag. Do not return battery bags to the store. This program is for Tehama County residents only and is not available within Corning city limits. Corning residents may recycle alkaline batteries at Corning Disposal, located at 3281 Highway 99W in Corn- ing. For questions about the battery or other recycling programs, please call the Landfill Agency at 528-1103 or visit www.tehamacounty- landfill.com.