Prednisone is a word many people with chronic illness do not want to hear. It is a serious drug with many serious side effects, and the goal for many with inflammatory conditions is to stay away from it.
I have mostly felt the same way, having known …

Our household has had its share of sickness over the past few months. It’s cold and flu season, and there seems to be even more of it going around. I recently had a cold that turned into a painful sinus infection. I was extremely congested, and …

Long lasting pain relief. I’ve heard that far too many times and far too many times has it not been true. I was hoping beyond hope that IcyHot would come through for me when it came to my muscle pains, so I purchased the IcyHot Medicated Applicator. It’s a …

I bought the breathe right nasal strips because I had a coupon and my husband was complaining about how much I snored with my cold. I used them in combination with another cold medication. I liked that it did not have any medication in it so that …

When I have a headache, St. Joseph Safety Coated Aspirin can be the best treatment of all pain relievers. There are other generic brands I could buy, but I trust St. Joseph and don’t mind paying a bit extra for this brand name. I really like the safety coating …

Relafen was prescribed by my orthopedist for my lower back pain after an automobile accident I was in. My doctor order five hundred milligrams to be taken twice daily.
Well, needless to say I can’t even tell I am taking it. It has been two months now since …

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 …

I often suffer severe back problems. I therefore always try to keep some medication in the form of a cream or gel to help ease the pain when these bouts occur. I have experimented with several muscle easing gels, but the one I prefer most is Voltarol Pain-Eze Emugel.
Granted, …

I’ve never tried anything like a temple rub before, but a friend of mine gave me this a while back as part of a Christmas gift basket she’d put together for a bunch of her friends and this Bdger Headache & Stress Soother Pack was part of my basket, …

I have been recently experimenting with a lot of different muscle rubs. I have been in search for the rub that will take the pain away the most without, hurting my nose. I also tend to try more products that are mess free. One rub that I have tried …

Not to be confused with Robitussin DM, this Tussin DM cough syrup if I remember correctly is a knock-off brand by Rite Aid or CVS or one of those kind of neighborhood corner store pharmacies. You can easily compare the ingredients, though and they are pretty much the same, …

We spent our weekend in the new home of my sister in law. I and my husband were invited by her sister to sleepover and see and enjoy their new place as well. It was a three hour drive from our home but despite the distance we found …

Have you ever heard about this medicine? I took these medicines few times. This is a kind of tablets that can help you stop diarrhea problems.
I think I had stomach problem few times. As far as I remember, it happened because I ate wrong foods. The food was too …

About three years ago, On Christmas Day, I woke up with an excrutiating ear ache. I’ve had them before and I have to say that the pain is actually worse than child birth, and since I’ve had two children, I can say that with some authority! In the past, …

I started taking cymbalta for 2 weeks, when I started feeling the sudden urge of wanting to jump off the train track. I became so frightened and knew it was not the right thought,but the urge to jump was with me for an entire 24 hours even after …

My husband caught a bad cold over the holidays, and was driving me crazy with his continuous coughing. He managed to get some relief at night with some strong cough syrup, but for the daytime, it was not a good idea because it contains a sleeping aid and it …

Many of us know the what an incredibly difficult thing weight loss can be. Phentermine, like so many other products, claims to be able to help us in this battle against obesity. Over the years, I have used Phentermine several times. In order to help you …

I might have had a serious problem with the name but let me tell you I could have done without this crap here. I mean really does something that so funny named, have to smell so bad? This was my main issue with this stuff because I really disliked …

I’ve been going to Meadows Maternity now for around 6 months for care during my pregnancy. This is my second pregnancy but my first time at Meadows. Compared to the care I had during my first pregnancy, I am definitely impressed with Meadows Maternity.
There are 4 doctors …

Weekends can be very damaging for the throat. The smoke of tobacco, having to shout over the loud music, or drinking very cold drinks have made me end up completely voiceless the following day.
One of those times my throat was hurting a lot, so I went to the pharmacy …

Two years ago, I’d have never recommended a nasal spray to treat allergy or sinus symptoms. I suffer from some pretty severe symptoms too, including massive headaches, itchy nose, eyes and throat that drive me absolutely bonkers throughout the day, and daily sneezing attacks (of at least thirty sneezes …

Lets face it, folks. One of the hardest things when it comes to finding the best medicine to fight off your illnesses is finding one that you can stand the taste of. This in its entirety is a rarity. Believe me, I have had my fair share of colds …

I’ve had asthma symptoms for 27 years. About 20 years ago I began to have serious, life-threatening asthma symptoms and would up in the emergency room twice, including one extended hospital stay. My symptoms had subsided in the past 10 years but recently, they returned. This …

I use this supplement when I start having muscle spasms.I perspire a lot even in the winter and tend to have a lot of spasms after awhile.
It is important to let your doctor know if you take this supplement because it can cause heart problems in some people.I use …

After having tried many medicines for my severe headaches and fibromyalgia pain, I have come to the conclusion that Bufferin is the best for these kinds of pain. At least over the counter wise. Prescription medicines are much stronger, but also have more side effects. I am very satisfied …

I had been using this particular mucolytics for years, ever since I was a child, and this has never failed to cure my illness. Fluimucil is used for removing phlegm and mucus that is stuck in your throat or even in your nose, everytime I have a flu I …

I have suffered from constipation my whole life. I have tried every type of fibre, laxative, fluid,etc. and the last combination my doctor had me on was Lactulose and Senokot. Anyone who has suffered from constipation knows these products and how harsh they can be. I was absolutely miserable …

Having problems with my urinary track is something that I sometimes get tier of battling. I hate getting infections because they are painful and really know how to bring misery to my life. For those who don’t know, a really bad urinary track infection will make urinating burn and …

I really wanted to write this review, on Hospice of Chattanooga. There is no way that I could possibly thank them for all that they did for my Aunt during her final months here on earth with us. This nurses are so dedicated to there jobs and their patients. …

I have suffered seriously with my previous anti-diabetic medication. I got an upper respiratory infection as a side effect of that drug. My doctor and I were both alarmed because even though it only accounts as a small percent of the side effects, this could still happen. Unfortunately, I …

A few days back when I paid a visit to my sister at her home town, I accidentally happened to slip in my bathroom and this caused a sever foot sprain. The pain though initially did not seem to be of the very severe category, gradually developed into a …

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is a low-dose birth control pill taken over the course of the month in four differing doses. First are white pills, which are the lowest dose of hormones. Following are pale blue pills, a slightly higher dose, then darker blue pills that are the …

My hand & feet skin are easy to get dry, especially when cold & using soap or worse, detergent. I had tried many kinds of products of hand body lotion. But my hands & feet are still too dry. There is only one brand baby lotion that didn’t make …

I suffer with terrbile hayfever and it usually makes my summer miderable! I tried Benadryl towards the end of last summer and they realy worked. One tablet is to be taken each morning and they cost about gbp6 - $10 for a pack of 7 tablets.
The first thing i …

As a parent I struggle trying to purchase medication that I can use but my children less than 12 years old can use as well. I was consistently purchasing multiple products for both me and my children. I was dissatisfied with other brands as I would find a product …

I ate too much at a restaurant and too fast, so my tummy ached so much I couldn’t move and I wanted to throw up. I went to the pharmacy to pick up some meds because I know there is a medication for that but Domperidone was not …

I have been on this birth control for nearly 5 years now. This birth control allows me to have my period every three months. I’ve considered switching to the other forms of birth control that allow you to have it every 5 years or more but they are more …

My relationship with Biofreeze pain relieving gel began with a trip to my chiropractor. I suffer with Fibro myalgia and was very interested when my doctor mentioned a pain relieving gel that he highly recommended. I took the free sample and tried it that evening. …

My son is now in High school and you better believe that one of the things that we deal with on a daily basis is the fact that he has acne. I never thought much of it because when I was younger that was something that we dealt with and …

I swear, if it’s not one medical problem with me, then it’s another, and mostly they tend to all revolve around allergies and pain management for things like sprained ankles (because I’m notoriously clumsy) or nerve and muscular problems. I started a new job almost two years ago after …

First off with the technicalities;
-the box cost around 25$
-there are 30 pills (1 per day)
I was advised to buy these by my doctor, because I had pain in my legs and there was no straight forward reason for them so one option was that I might lack a mineral or …

About 10 years ago I needed a new dentist. My sister recommended the little place up the street called Quinn Family Dental. I at first didn’t know it was even there, as it was in a little house on the corner. I made my appointment, and …

When I sit too long in front of my notebook, sometimes I have red eyes. And sometimes it really hurt as well. If I can see that I get red eyes, I will not wait any longer to put eye drops on both eyes. And for this, I choose …

I really can’t even count the number and types of allergy medicines I’ve experimented with over the course of the last eight years, but the list is extensive and, surprisingly, the ones I’ve found that work the best are these Walgreen knock-off products. I’m always a fan of generic …

Like all women must know, having a yeast infection is the most horrible feeling in the world. A lot of people are worried about the embarrassment, but that is not what I was worried about. I was worried about the terrible itching and burning. I couldn’t even do anything. …

amitiza (lubiprostone) is the latest addition in the treatment chronic constipation. though there are only a few medicines that are available for the treatment of ibs with constipation and symptoms does not completely subside with these medicine but lubiprostrone is most affective treatment available for people who are suffering …

Keeping my throat healthy is very important to me. I hate it when I can’t swallow or when my throat gets really irritated. I have tried many drops and lozenges for these issues and have always respected the Ricola brand. I saw a little package of the Lemon Mint …

My daughter is undergoing orthodontic treatments at the moment. She started her treatment in Luxembourg but as we are living in Brussels at the moment, this was an impractical choice. About 3 weeks ago, 2 of the brackets on her braces fell off. Although it was not critical that …

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 only ever used Fybogel to relieve constipation and I like the way it really works but it is natural rather than a drug and it works gently. Fybogel is a sand colored powder that you can buy either in a tub or you can buy a …