About three months after I had my son in November, I started to have panic attacks and random feelings of impending doom. I really thought that is was my birth control messing with my hormones. It turns out that I had postpartum depression. My family doctor wrote me a prescription …

This medicine is used often when one has mouth sores or a legion where it is inflammed or whatever. THis can be applied both INSIDE of the mouth as well as outside (but from what I heard, I doubt anyone wants to put this inside the mouth, it feels …

I have literally tried everything to help treat my allergy symptoms which, depending on the type of year, can be mild or quite severe. When they are severe, they can almost really interrupt my ability to function during a normal day. Even going outside to get in my car …

I have always taken Pepto Bismol for an upset stomach or to stop diarrhea but when I am out and about, it isn’t always convenient to take a liquid form of medication. When Pepto Bismol came out with the new tablet form, I decided to give it a try …

About a year ago, I was at a Holistic Festival at a nearby trade center, and there was a gentleman there selling Emu Oil products. I’ve never really read or heard much about Emu Oil or its properties, so I stopped to talk to him a bit about it. …

Living in a tropical country makes me uncomfortable in cold weather. We only have cold weather during rainy season and the month of December where the air is cold in the morning and evening. I do love the cold weather, the cold air touching my skin though this is …

Recently moving to Edmonton and having had a baby, I’ve been enlightened to a wonderful free service known as Capital Health Link. Instead of rushing to a hospital or medi-clinic everytime one of us is under the weather, I just call a local number to speak to a registered …

This is a vaccine that is supposed to protect you against 4 types of HPV (human paillomavirus) and the 4 types are 6, 11, 16, 18. Of course, there are SO MANY types out there, so you may ask, “how is protecting only 4 types going to help me?” …

Since I am a physician by profession, I always see and handle cases of stroke patients first hand. Most of them usually admit themselves in the emergency room having one sided weakness, others with change of sensorium and disorientation.
One of the first medications I prescribe these patients is …

I’ve seen Aleve in drug stores, Wal-Mart and Target stores all the time. I recognize the name but I had no idea I was using it until I looked in my medicine cabinet. It was next to the Advil bottle and the two sort of look alike. I had …

My son suffers from Autism. Autism is a mysterious disease that affects a person’s communication and social skills. he is currently getting speech and physical therapy at the Adena Regional Medical Center, and I couldn’t be happier.
We sat in on the first few sessions to see if we could …

I’m pretty pro-active when it comes to catching the common cold. Any time I feel even the slightest bit “off” in that regard, I immediately start taking something of a preventative nature. Plus, I’ve started, a few months ago, taking Flinstone vitamins every day with my teenage kids (even …

After a day of hardy work especially having engaged in activities that involves use of water; I suffered from numbness on both extremes. A condition which I took time to understand it causes. I tried different medications but to no avail. This medication included vitamin B complex and some …

During the holidays, we travel quite a bit. I sometimes have motion sickness and have to get a prescription from the doctor. However, the prescriptions tend to leave me groggy and I cannot enjoy my trips as much. While I was at the local pharmacy, I …

Pure & Clear by Nelsons is a tablet treatment that I only recently idly flipped through and bought. This was done at my local Lamb’s Market in Portland, OR. This treatment appeared to be simplistic, although just like many others it could be bought in a set. An assortment …

I developed asthma about two years ago after being very ill. As a competitive runner, I was unable to train or race even with my proscription drug. The inhaler I had been using was a fast acting inhaler. I tried a few other inhalers and medications …

Balmosa is a medicine that I had not heard of until it was recommended by the pharmacist to me. I was suffering from chilblains, again something I really knew very little about, and sought advice from a local pharmacist. He told me about this medicine and encouraged …

I have been a person with allergies all my life. I’m allergic to dust, pollen, cats, dogs, pretty much anything with fur. This has really been unfortunate for me, as I love animals and being outside whenever possible. After a visit to my allergist last fall, Singulair was recommended …

I always have trouble with my stomach. I mean, if I skipped meals or drank too much soda/coffee/tea, I would always suffer of hyperacidity and frequent belching. So I went to a gastro-entorologist to have my stomach checked, and he prescribed Zantac 75mg for me to try out for …

Thank goodness for Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever. I am a migraine headache sufferer, and for years, nothing relieved the pain. I was rather skeptical of the prescription medications that were available because of potential side effects. I do know that all medications have side effects, …

For several years I was treated for acid reflux, or GERD, which is a condition where acid flows backwards from the stomach and into the esophagus, causing heartburn pain and damage to the esophagus. I ate what I wanted, except for when a week-long flare-up would occur, and …

I take Seroqueal for bipolar disorder. I’m going to go over the beneifits of this medicine first. Its definitly the best treatment I have for my bipolar disorder. Its excellent at slowing down my rapid thoughts which is the main symtom of bipolar disorder. I feel more better on …

In the recent few months, I have noticed a considerable amount of heartburn affecting my life. I went from getting it maybe once a month to getting heartburn at least 4 or 5 times per week. I sometimes feel like I cannot deal with the pain of the heartburn …

I take 20 milligrams of Adderall XR every day to treat my attention deficit disorder.
Before I started taking this medicine, my thoughts were all over the place and it was very difficult for me to focus and stay on task. My energy level was so low; getting out …

I may have some negative things to say about this medication, but I still recommend it. I am on the lowest dosage possible and it has improved how I feel dramatically. It took three weeks for me to notice any difference. I find this to be a long time …

My allergies that sprung on me this year at the beginning of this month have gone rogue and decided to attack the rest of my body now. I’ve ended up with a lot of drainage that has caused some serious chest congestion with a lot of uncomfortable coughing and …

A few months ago, I was admitted in the hospital with a diagnosis of Pneumonia. I was on numerous treatments including Co-trimoxazole, but this didn’t seem to work for me. My attending physician then decided to shift me to Atavaquone (Mepron) to see how I would respond to this …

I recently had a bad sinus infection. Although I was taking antibiotics for the actual infection, I needed something that would help clear my sinuses in the mean time. I really did not want to use any medicated nasal sprays because sometimes if I use them for more than …

Within the past year, Delaware papers have been announcing that the Alfred A.I. Dupont Hospital for Children is attempting to raise funds to build an actual home for children that are terminally ill, and their families in which to reside. Because A.I. hosts medical facilities and opportunities for …

I have used various brands of ibuprofen for many years. I suffer from terrible sinus headaches, and I have discovered that ibuprofen is the only that that really helps with the inflammation. Equate ibuprofen has worked for me as well as any of the other major name brands out …

Standing in my dress shoes for long hours during work often left me in severe pain in my foot, making it just impossible for me to even walk a few steps by the end of the day. Though using various hot/ cold therapies did in a great way help …

Having got to the grand old age of 33 years old I have noticed I am getting increasing pain in both of my knees. I have always walked all over as I like to keep fit and I’m also a non driver.
When I saw my doctor recently for …

For every person, allergy is a nightmare when it strikes. I am very particular in caring for my skin, so much so that I could probably assess each pore, in every inch of my skin. A radical change certainly freaks me out. I think everyone who …

Living with a bum shoulder puts a damper on my life, especially because I love to play sports. I like to take out the time to play with my friends on the weekend and basketball is my favorite. Though I love basketball it can leave me in a sticky …

I’m really not much of a pill taker, but in the last year or two I’ve had some back pain and some knee issues, so have ended up using more aspirin than I’m used to. Bayer has always been the family’s preferred brand, and I trust it.
I’ve tried …

This medication is for any allergies, and indeed relieves runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and itching of the nose or throat. The active ingredient is ‘diphenhydramine’ which will definitely make you very drowsy within an hour or two. This medication is not recommended if you’re …

Every household should have an at home remedy to take care of minor burns, wounds, cuts and skin abrasions. In our case, we always make sure to keep a bottle of Betadine Antiseptic Wound Remedy in our medicine cabinet. I like it because it is an effective and safe …

This is a local pharmacy that is only avaiable to people in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. This is owned by a man of many years of experience in pharmacy so he can tell you many things about the medicine you are using, that even doctors don’t know about (in fact, …

I have been using this product for years. I was probably brought up with it, as my parents always had one as far as I can remember in the house. So I am thinking back about 20 years, so they must have been on the market for quite a …

I have been experiencing teary and red eyes for quite some time now and associate it with my prolonged use of my laptop and lack of adequate sleep. Ever since my baby daughter was born my sleeping schedule has been out of whack.
I had been trying to do as …

Looking back on the times that I’ve suffered yeast infections, one time was worse than the others. This one particular infection I had did not go away as easily as planned. In this particular situation I was suffering from the infection for over 2 weeks. I had tried 3 …

I hate mosquitos! I know they have their place on the food chain but they love me to death and every bite I get swells a little and itches A LOT.
I bought AfterBite Xtra on the road last summer when my child was stung on the car ride by …

I have bought and taken Strepsil Cough Sweets either for sore throats or to suppress my cough for years. I have tried most of the different flavors they offer. Having tried so many different flavors, one of the medicines that was least offensive, though perhaps not the …

Last summer, the weather was always changing. There comes a time when it was so hot during the day then it rains at night. Due to the sudden change of climate, my five month old baby catch up flu. Good thing, it was just a flu and no corresponding …

Two years ago I fell ill. The doctors did many tests on me and said I had a virus - similar to mononucleosis and it would go away. It took three months to go away but after that I was left with fatigue and pain.
I was …

I have had a really nasty wet cough and some chest congestion and I needed a homeopathic medicine to help treat it because I didn’t want anything to strong. I must say I tried Boiron Chestal Honey Homeopathic Cough Syrup the other day to help relieve my coughing and …

After I gave birth to my second child, I was so depressed because of postpartum obesity. Looking in the mirror really makes things worse. I was so insecured with my flabs. Worse I really had a hard time finding the right clothes that can conceal my excess …

I have fallen victim to yeast infections one too many times. The last time I had a yeast infection it was really severe. It seemed like I was going to bend over and die, I was in so much pain. My vaginal area was severely irritated and I was …

This is a type of laxative and comes in a suppository form. This was first prescribed because of a hemmoroid but it was nothing too serious, so I am not sure if this works for other things. The doctor may prescribe another kind but it basically works the same. …

Product Description: Cough syrup/cold medicine available at most drug stores or department stores for ages 6 and older.
What I liked about this product: My oldest daughter gets sick a lot during the course of the school year (thanks to parents who won’t keep their kids home when they should). …