Very few things in life make me feel miserable as catarrh does. I don’t get it too often but when I do it usually involves a lot of pain on my forehead, which usually painkillers alone cannot relieve.
Before my daughter was born I would normally just try to sleep …

Vicks is one of those names that has been around for quite sometime. I used it as a kid and I remember that it was always a staple in our home growing up. I do not use it all the time as an adult but every now and then …

Just about two weeks ago, my husband was laying on the couch looking absolutely miserable, and I had a feeling something was wrong. When I asked him, he answered me with this awful congested voice telling me that his sinuses were acting up. I couldn’t exactly pinpoint it to …

I doubt that I am the only one who really hates having a cough. I know everyone must hate it because it drives me completely insane. The last time I had a cough my husband took it upon himself to bring me some medicine home. He was probably tired …

I am very sensitive to any type of drug or medicine, so I have to be careful when taking even over-the-counter varieties. Antihistamines can be tricky since typically they make you drowsy. For me - they practically render me unconscious. If I take a non-drowsy variety - such as …

I have adopted an abandoned kitten. It was all skinny and dirty, looks like someone had thrown it out of the car (which often happens in these parts) and left it to meet his faith. This little one was lucky, so many strange coincidences brought me to pass that …

I’ve been suffering from ulcer since I was in 9th grade. And I have always relied on my medications to ease the pain, but when I got pregnant with my first child I couldn’t use the one my doctor had prescribed in the past. So I was given a …

Cloxacillin is one of the many antibiotics given by dentist to treat my swelling gum and dental abscesses during the long course of treatment. I used to suffer a lot with my lower gum. There would be times the swelling was healed because of antibiotic but then …

I got a prescription for Phentermine due to the fact I am overweight and have struggled with my weight for most of my life. I was excited with the many positive testimonials about this medication. My prescription was for 30mg once daily which I was to take first thing …

I have a constant allergy to house dust,spores,washing powders, air freshners, certain products in aerosols,all of which make me sneeze and make the lining of my nose swell and the passages close until I can’t breathe through my nose and at the same time, my nose runs,(called ‘rhinitis’ apparently,) …

Bayer Aleve 220mg Pain Reliever is the name brand version of Naproxen Sodium. If you haven’t tried it, you do not know what you are missing. From a headache, to a backache to cramps, whatever ails you, Aleve will lessen the pain if not alleviate it all together. This …

I never really knew that their was cold medicine in the form of a lozenge. I knew that there were lozenges to help with sore throats and coughs, but though that was as far as it goes. I saw some cold remedy lozenges in my local grocery store and …

Before I was diagnosed of having Irritable bowel syndrome, I was usually stressed too much at work. I had very less time to sleep or rest because my work involved travelling a lot. One day I am in Singapore and the next I’m in a plane ride going to …

I like to travel a lot. I go to places where mostly people won’t go on their vacation. Hiking, mountaineering and river rafting are the things that I like to do when I go on a holiday. I never thought that in my recent adventure, I’d contract a deadly …

Arava is a medication commonly prescribed to those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the joints. This causes pain, swelling, and deformity. In order to slow down the joint damage and relieve pain, many different …

This past summer, my son developed poison ivy after playing in some woods near our house. It started out mild, so I went to the drugstore and the pharmacist recommended Ivy-Dry Super Itch Relief. She told me it would relieve the itch of the poison ivy, and also …

It’s hard to take some sort of medicine without a doctors prescription, but I am glad that there’s analgesic that I can take that is harmless. This Biogesic paracetamol can take even without taking a full meal, I been using this analgesic-antipyretic medicine for so long and it helps …

I only use Petroleum Jelly whenever I have scrapes and cuts, and it does alleviate the sting, but I sometimes get the scars too. My mother bought me this Mow Sun Medical Oil which serves to soothe any pains and cuts but also kind of “closing” them as well, …

I had never heard of the Red Cross Toothache Complete Medication Kit until I recently had a tooth pulled. After about a half hour of the dentist yanking and twisting with different gadgets, and the tooth still not coming out, he decided it best to saw the tooth …

I have to admit that over the last two years, I’ve leaned more towards an all-natural or homeopathic approach to treating my sleep disorder (Delayed Sleep Disorder), but sometimes, the problem really calls for a heavy duty non-prescription slee aid. I tend to change out the sleep aid products …

Among the Strepsils flavors, my first choice is always the one which is Orange with Vitamin C simply because it has dual antibacterial properties. Each Strepsils lozenges are specifically made to cure sore throat. And based on my experience, this is the most effective treatment I have encountered in …

I gave birth to my son at the Ciudad Medica Zamboanga Hospital, and I can say that I really felt I was in good hands during my confinement.
From the time I checked into the emergency room for prepping, the …

I first booked in for a routine appointment with Specsavers last year, and got first class treatment there. My mum was also having a routine appointment and had been with them for years and she also got the same treatment. We were both treated by friendly staff from the …

Ever since I was a kid, I know that we never forget to buy Vicks VapoRub. It would always be stashed in one of our shelves in the kitchen area. It’s a clear and sticky ointment and it’s very effective and useful. When we were kids and we are …

I am now anemic after I miscarried on November 3, 2014. I was 14 weeks at that time, as my doctor said. I lost so much blood that I almost passed out. My heart beat faster, I felt prickling in all parts of my body, and I also got …

Betadine Antiseptic Solution is one of the most important part of my First-Aid Kit. My home needs Betadine Antiseptic Solution most especially now that my grandchildren (from my nieces and nephews) have reached the very active stage of their life. They are now between 3 —“7 years old and …

I bought the Jamieson Calcium Magnesium with Vitamin D at the T&T Supermarket. It was one of those impulse buying decisions, and for a good cause. You see, it was on sale for half the price, and at 200 caplets for the price of 100, I felt …

I am extremely impressed with these Galprofen Ibuprofen Long Lasting Capsules as they really do work and they live up to their claim to provide 12 hour pain relief. I just tried these out because I suffer with severe period pain —“ which is debilitating to the extent …

I happen to experience HORRIBLE menstral cramps each month. It actually rules my life. I have to plan everything around “that time of the month” and it is quite frustrating when I have to miss out on times I should enjoy because I’m doubled over in pain. I have …

As I get headaches frequently I was going through a lot of Tylenol very quickly. I soon realized that Tylenol was indeed very expensive and so I decided that I would try another more economical version of Tylenol so that I could get the relief without the price.
Equate Extra …

I had struggled with depression for several years and was eventually prescribed Effexor. I was on this medication for a few years. After having tried other medications for depression I thought this one was perfect for me. Since I sometimes have trouble swallowing pills, these were capsules that could …

The 4head stick is a way to relieve a headache without the use of tablets. If you’re not fond of pill popping then this could be a way to relieve your headache without filling your body with chemicals. It sounds ideal but does it actually work?
I always …

I’m sure there isn’t a soul out there that hasn’t heard of Secrets, that hard candy-ish lozenges that will cause almost any sore throat to literally freeze in its tracks when that slick coolness coats its raw skin.
But thanks to my best friend who shared this tip with me, I …

Mcid is the syrup, which is used to stop the loose motion due to infection in stomach. When my little sister had the baby she was little sad after some time. When I asked her the reason of being sad, she said that her little daughter who …

ZICAM has many different products out now. I came across this product last week. It comes in an green and white box and is found in the allergy section - not the cold section.
Zicam Intense Sinus Relief Nasal Decongestant with cooling menthol and eucalptus. This nasal …

Asthma has been part of my life since I was a child. It’s not easy growing up with this condition. Since I was a little boy, doctors prescribed numerous medicines to control or prevent my asthma attacks such as Ventolin. My mom even tried herbal medicines. Although they were …

When I had some odd visual disturbances (which later turned out to be from a migraine origin) I went to my eye doctor and he did a comprehensive exam, including tests for glaucoma or raised intraocular pressure. It was found that I did have a slightly raised pressure, and …

Two months ago, I sprained my right foot. I put some ice packs and wrapped it around the injured part. Still, the pain persisted. It was swelling terribly and so painful at that time. I could not move readily. I had to be absent from work. Fortunately, one of …

It is the usual problem for me in the cold period of time that I am catching cold in the head. I do not know for sure what the cause of this problem is. Either because of my absolute disliking to wear the cap or because of the allergy …

When I began going through menopause, I had a horrible time with hot flashes. I would have tried anything just to get the furnace inside me turned off. I would suddenly feel as though someone had turned the knob up on my internal heater. I had read something about …

These little blue tablets are supposed to provide you with non-drowsy relief from your allergies for 24 hours.
Well, they do work, but only for about 8 hours. Then you start sneezing a bit again. However, out of all the over the counter medications for allergies I have …

I love Mucinex products. I really do. They are pretty expensive, but they always seem to work pretty well too. I’ve rarely seen a Mucinex product appropriate for younger children, but when I do, I’m always willing and eager to snatch them up and have them on hand for …

Anyone who is a diabetic or has a diabetic in their family knows that taking the right medicine for their diabetes is the first big step in controlling this disease. If you take the wrong medications that do not fit into your lifestyle, you or your loved one’s …

One of these days I have a feeling I’m going to get really tired of being a woman! We have to work full time jobs, raise children, clean houses, do the grocery shopping, HAVE those babies we’re raising, and, to top it all off, we have to have painful …

I recently went to the doctor complaining of pains in my right side. I told the doctor I was prone to kidney stones and other infections, and had a family history of these conditions. Though I was showing no other signs of infection, aside from the pain, my doctor …

I developed allergic reactions to mefenamic acid and ibuprofen recently, after several years of downing Alaxan or Advil whenever headaches or cramps strike. That scared me a bit because I had become dependent on them most specially when the pains that come with the “monthly visitor” visits. I’m also …

When I get aches and pains, sometimes I take over the counter anti inflammatory medications. Many times the anti inflammatories that I sometimes take include aspirin. Recently, when I had a headache I thought that I would take a couple of aspirin, but realized I was out of them. …

I’ve been going to Dr. Mark Berger for regular cleanings for a few years now. He is conveniently located close to my home and I can always get an appointment scheduled within a few weeks’ time, compared to some other dentists I’ve seen in the past that were somehow …

I woke up on March 14, 2011 and found my husband with his hand on his abdominal. I asked him what was wrong and he said that he had a horrible pain on his stomach. I quickly showered, dressed and called my job telling them that I …

Komix Peppermint is a medicine or syrup that you can take when you want to cure your cough. As you can read on the name, this medicine syrup has peppermint taste. For me, if I take Komix Peppermint when I have a little cough, I will feel a …