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  Pam: I am in great health, with the caveat that the dang doctors always feel a need to add, for my age. Low blood pressure and cholesterol; fairly low weight (164#); good strength (but not as much as I’d like);  above average, for my age, mobility. Major complaints: not really any. My hands have lost strength, but there are tools and other people by to help. My eyes are officially dry which is annoying, especially since I read mostly on my iPad which studies show that I don’t blink as often as I should. I tire much more easily. Medications and remedies: I take alendeonate sodium weekly for my osteoporosis, although the next time I see a doctor, I’m going to find out about the yearly shots. Also glucosamine and calcium. I use estradiol cream, however I’m not sure why. Maybe to keep a molecule or two of hormones floating around. After a year of pricey prescribed eyedrops, twice a day, I’m now taking pricey vitamins and wearing a heated eye pad twice a day for 15 minutes to see...