Another product that I tend to keep in the house for when I have a sore Throat is these sweets. I came across them about 2 years ago and think I mainly only tried them because they were a larger bag that the other packs and they cost less …

I’ll be honest and say I’ve never seen ringworm a day in my life til it looked like my oldest son had it. I’m not sure how it got it or what caused it, but I at least knew enough about it to know what it looks like, and …

I am a teacher and a social worker who believes that it is simply being smart to have regular check ups regarding our health. One of these check points that I find people are reticent to take care of is the HIV testing. I am delighted to write that …

This review is about the contraceptive pill “Microgynon 30″ which has a dosage of 30mg of estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and 150mg of progesterone (levenorgestrel).
For me, this pill really didn’t work and I attributed this to the low dose - I seem to suit the higher doses of pill better. …

I was constantly bothered by the hip pain that I had. This was accompanied by the pain in my joints especially my knees. There are times that I felt this tingling sensation with weakness in my lower extremity. I couldn’t get a decent sleep because I was bothered by …

I have an issue with sleeping that usually involves, well, not sleeping! Okay, so that might be carrying it a little far, but I DO have issues falling asleep. Some nights, even when I was only seven or eight years old, it would take me two or three hours …

I had suffered from hives or urticaria few months back. There used to be sudden appearance of red bumps at various parts of my body with itching sensation. Initially, I thought it to be a case of allergic reaction. However, when it didn’t go away, I consulted a dermatologist. …

Whenever we have minor injuries and discomforts brought about by minor bumps, cuts, scrapes, bruises, muscle aches, sprains, headache, toothaches, minor burns, insect bites and even stomach crams, it is usually recommended by our mother or by the doctor to apply cold or hot compress as first aid to …

I tried this once when I had dry cough. Normally if you are experiencing dry cough, it feels like your throat will be expelled from your system when you cough. It was scary, tedious and embarrassing. I had to try this because my cousin-doctor told me to do so. …

I have noted that whenever my baby doesn’t respond to paracetamol during his febrile episode, I always turn to Dolan forte 200mg/5ml syrup to make a quick fix with his fever.
I have first got this idea when my baby was admitted in hospital and his fever still maintained its …

I have a mother who still wants to come over and take care of me when I’m sick even though I’m in my thirties now and have kids of my own. At times it’s a little disconcerting, but also I have to appreciate it, because if she didn’t do …

One of the two things the derm doctor gave me when we went to visit him in his clinic in Cavite, Philippines was the Remskin Clobetasol Scalp Solution. Since I was really having a hard time trying to rid my scalp of the pesky dandruff, I had no other …

The last 3 days are unbearably hot. When my husband came back the other day, he said that the dashboard in his car showed it was 47 degrees C. I was luckier as I did my errands in the morning and rushed back home as soon as I finished …

I’m all for trying new products, things I’ve never heard of before, because you just never know when the next best thing will come around the corner and that’s kind of how I stumbled across this Heel Sinusin product, which is used to treat cold and flu symptoms. I …

I have been going to the Animal Medical Center of Louisa since 2005. Both my cat and my dog have been seen there. It is a convenient location for me since it is on the main highway heading into the town of Louisa. That is the big city for …

Adderall XR is a type of stimulant medication that is used primarily to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) and narcolepsy, which are its only two approved indications for use in the United States. It is available in two formulations: immediate release and extended release (XR). The immediate …

I was horribly sick with a terrible cough for a few days. I felt so miserable that I had to miss a couple of days of work. My cough was harsh and produced lots of thick mucus. What made it even worse is that it was accompanied by an …

Calcium sandoz are the calcium tablets. These tablets are specially manufactured for the women of the age of 30 and above and even for the growing kids. As we all know the ladies loose the calcium in their bones after certain age and they need the additional …

I hadn’t heard of BC Powder before my coworker, who is a wealth of medicinal information, told me it was the best possible thing for headaches. I was at work and could feel this thumping and pounding wrapping around the entire top of my head and I’d already taken …

The Recofast plus is another tablet just like the Recofast tablets and the only difference between these 2 kind of tablets is that the Recofast tablets can only be taken to cure the cold, where as the Recofast plus tablets can be taken when we fall ill or when …

Before giving birth to my first (and only) daughter, I asked around what vitamins should I give her. I asked my friends who are all mothers, and those with nieces or nephews living with them on what their babies are taking. Most of them suggested that I give my …

This was my first doctor’s visit in over ten years! I was suffering from kidney stones. I cannot believe how friendly the staff was. They were there to help. I was not treated like a number, I was a real person and they treated me like …

The other day as I was browsing online I noticed an ad for a ‘revolutionary’ tooth whitening system. They claimed it worked better than going to the dentist and that it was far less expensive. I admit I was somewhat intrigued by the idea, keep in mind my teeth …

A year ago, I went to see an OBgyne doctor for a check up regarding my hormonal imbalance. My menstrual period is not regular and I got really concern when I didn’t have a “visitor” for about four months. I had my transvaginal procedure then she saw that my follicles …

I love beach vacations but nothing irritates me more than swarming mosquitoes at night. It spoils the mood and it makes me want to crawl into bed and hide. Although I make it a point to ensure that I always have a bottle of mosquito repellent with me at …

Teeanagers such as me suffer from different skin problems. As for me, it’s pimples. Everyday I feel so disappointed with my face. Looking at the mirror, getting all irritated just by seeing not only one but tons of pimples sticking on my face. It’s like I’m the ugliest girl …

I have been experiencing increased nerve pain from diabetic neuropathy. At night-time, I find myself almost in tears from the pain in the bottom of my feet and in my toes. This is not uncommon with neuropathy from what I’ve been told by the neurology doctor.
My doctor put me …

I have a 5 year old niece who suffers from asthma. She got it from her mom who is also an asthmatic. Her mom left her to our care.Often times when she spent too much time playing or there is a big weather change, she will start coughing, usually at …

I had severe muscle pains most noted on my thighs and back about a year ago. Maybe this was because of too much exercise without prior stretching. It was really very painful to move around, walk and even worse when I try to climb up or down the …

From time to time, I take Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Liquid to ease out my dry cough. This medicine is available in liquid form and can be purchased over-the-counter in any drugstores nationwide. This is also available in drops and tablet form. My experience with this medicine is just …

When everyone in my family was coming down with a nasty little cold virus, I expected to get it too—“ so I asked my pharmacist if there was any way to avoid it, and he recommended I buy ColdEeze lozenges, and start taking them if there were any …

Weakness forced me to contact my physician. For obvious reason I was advised to go for some pathological tests. It was prerecorded to my doctor that I was diabetic and had been on oral medication for last fifteen years. While the reports reached it became evident that oral medication …

The partnership for prescription assistance can help you with the cost of your medications for low income people who need a costly medication and just cannot afford it. The only problem is that most of the drugs are only given at that reduced price or totally free for …

Duac gel is one of my maintenance drugs. I can’t do away with with it. The moment I stop applying it, my face just goes on full blown acne.
I only apply Duac gel on my acne and nowhere else. It’s not the type of topical gel that you put …

My mother had developed a callus on the bottom of her foot near her toes. A Podiatrist wanted too much money to remove it, so our Pharmacist recommended Dr. Scholl’s Ultra Slim Callus Removers. After falling prey to other not-so-good Dr. Scholl’s products, I was initially hesitant to buy …

Before leaving for my honeymoon last November, I was paranoid about getting sick (as are most brides!). I wanted to stay calm and take propper care of myself to be sure I didn’t catch any germs. We invested a lot of money into Saint Lucia, our honeymoon destination, and …

Cystex Urinary Pain Relief Tablets worked wonders for my pain from my urinary tract infection. Before my pain started, I thought I was starting to get a urinary tract infection, but the pain or the symptoms were not severe. A day or two later, the pain was so bad, …

Most women experience hormonal changes in their lives especially during those end of months days or during pregnancy. Over the last one year, I started noticing that every time, two or one week before end month, I would develop two or three pimples on my cheek. At first, I …

It was a wonderful night when I went to my friend’s home for a party. We all enjoyed a lot with dancing on latest music and ate a lot of deep fried snacks. Late at night, we had a sumptuous dinner.
After returning back home, I took a bath, changed …

As a special education teacher/ Occupational Therapist, I have a number of students taking Ritalin. Most of them are children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and those with autism. Ritalin is said to be a central nervous system stimulant. Based on my observation, my students who is under …

I am one of those unfortunate souls who suffers from sore throats quite often. I always have and the cause is unknown, as I have had tests over the years and nothing has shown up, the doctor says it’s just ‘one of those things’.
I have tried just about …

I’ve used Vicks products for a very long time, and have always had a lot of trust in products like their vapor rub. I’ve tried some of their cold and cough syrups too (much like NyQuil in their effectiveness), and when I saw these in the Vicks Formula 44 …

Cough and cold is common complain of children. As immunity power of children are low they easily has either allergic, bacterial or viral infection. If not treated easily causes into pneumonitis.
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Me and my husband don’t get sick often, but when we do (especially him), we are absolutely impossible to live with. We’ve tried all kinds of over-the-counter medications to help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the common cold or flu virus, and sometimes they work and sometimes …

Aspirin was never the type of medicine that I would have considered using for body aches while sick. However, I had read on the internet that aspirin helped a women with body aches better then Ibuprofen and did not mess with her stomach either. Since I had the flu …

I am no stranger to pain. I usually suffer very painful migraines, and I also have a permanent back and leg ache. I therefore take a lot of over the counter pain relief medication. I happen to have prescription medication for my issues but they don’t help me much. …

I have had some serve allergies this fall that have caused me continual sneezing, constant runny nose, watery eyes and worst of all wheezing and breathing difficulties. I recently have been trying the Zyrtec 24 Hour Allergy Tablets, but after my second dosage I started having some side effects. …

I have had osteoarthritis for many years. I take an anti-inflammatory medication twice a day. I try not to have to take narcotics for the pain so I tried extra-strength tylenol and it kind of helped but then I found the arthritis strength formula. It is a time release …

Three days every month, when it comes closer to fullmoon, I have headaches. Most of the time I can handle the pain simply by ignoring it. Sometimes though, the pain is close to a migraine attack. If it comes to this stage I want to bang my head against …

My four year old son keeps getting prescribed Singulair chewable tablets every time his allergies act up. I give them to him like I am supposed to, one tablet every morning, but they really do not seem to help much at all. He still gets a stopped up nose …