It has always been important for me to be able to manage my pain. I have not treated my body well and find myself aching often. Though it seems I would be used to pain, considering that I feel it every day, I would much rather keep the pain …

It started with my youngest child. She was sick 2 weeks ago with recurring fever and a dry cough. Her older sibling caught up very fast. As an immediate remedy, I gave both of them a combination therapy of Paracetamol and Ibuprofen. However, I had to also address the …

Recently I ran out of my prescription medication for esophaegul hernia. This hernia gives me intense heartburn, allowing the acid from my stomach to rise into my chest and esophagus unless I take prescription medication daily.
I ran out of my prescription, the doctor was away, so I was recommended …

About six months ago, I started to experience a pretty severe interruption in my digestive system. I was having some strong abdominal and lower back pains, and was having consistent diarrhea for almost two weeks straight before I decided to see my doctor about it. My sister was diagnosed …

Equate Naproxen Sodium 220mg pain reliever is the generic version of Alleve, found at Walmart. I have been using this product for years. Mainly for headaches and for the relief of menstrual cramps. I started out using Alleve and loved the item, then I discovered that their main active …

When my second son was born, I decided to cover him with complete vaccines protection. For the first baby, I had relied on the Indian Government vaccine program. At that time, I was not completely aware of this entire vaccine stuffs. Needless to say, my first son isn’t completely …

I usually don’t get sick all that much. However, when I do get sick, I really get sick. This is especially true in cold and flu season. I usually get a cold at least three times a year and the flu at least once.
When I do Theraflu …

A few years ago I was placed on LANTUS - (insulin glargine [rDNA origin] injection) twice in an effort to control my Type II Diabetes. Insulin has helped millions of Diebetics survive and even thrive but for me the experience was horrible.
My doctor never discussed and I’m not sure …

I took Topimax for losing weight but it comes with a price. When it get hot in the summer, You Itch, Have Anxiety or have thought of Suicide. There is also dizziness and overtiredness. Topimax also cause me to go slow and make me goofy. I found Topimax as …

When I was found to have slightly elevated blood pressure, as a precaution, my doctor put me on Tenormin 50 mg. I was not happy with the idea, as I felt my blood pressure reading at the doctor’s office was not a good reflection of my readings over all. …

I am a rather heavy smoker and have wanted to quit for years. Each attempt I made to quit smoking failed miserably. I figured I might need some aid in quitting so I purchased Nicoderm CQ Clear Patch to help. I paid $26.97 for 7 patches from Walmart. I …

I often suffer from nasal allergies and I was able to try a lot of tablets for allergies and nasal spray drugs but when everything wasn’t working my doctor told me to try Drixine nasal spray, I thought that it is for allergies but it is not. It is …

I live in a very dry and sparse climate, smack in the middle of Vegas, so allergies are a problem I experience only once in a great while. However, I visited my friend who happens to live in a densely wooded state, and the pollen count is through the …

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 …

I have been using the Boots Breathe Right Nasal Strips and even though I thought I would hate wearing them, I am impressed with how effective they are and they are not as uncomfortable as I thought. I have suffered with one virus or another for about two …

I have been debilitated by severe menstrual cramps for years. I can remember from my early teen years being doubled over in paid on a monthly basis. The pain from my menstrual cramps was so severe at times, I could barely walk. My older sister also …

I got poison ivy once as a child, and it was the worst experience of my life, and very scary too, because I had no idea what it was and wasted a lot of time before telling my parents, worried they would rush me off to the hospital never …

Lately I have been willing to try almost anything to help me cope with the pain that I have been having through my hands, arms and neck. I have found a few products handy but I am always willing to try something new hoping to run into something miraculous. …

I have suffered from chronic back pain for over 15 years. The pain ranges from mild to severe. When it’s mild, I can manage it with Ibuprofen. Recently the pain became severe, and I also began to experience more widespead pain.
My doctor suggested that I try …

I don’t like taking medicine that makes me drowsy, but on occasion I will. I only try to take these type of medications at bedtime after I had some issues taking Nyquil during the day. The last cold I had was irritating as all colds are and I wanted …

This is a Walgreen’s muscle and joint ointment comparable to Bengay. It comes in a yellow tube that has Muscle and Joint written in big bold letters. It is a greaseless gel that also has a vanishing scent.
When I was pregnant, I acquired the worst pain from sciatica …

This is one of the medicine that I can truly rely on when I have stomach discomfort. I got them over the counter at $7 for this and I keep them stock at my house. Even my family doctor recommended them as they truly work. I love Emetrol for …

The birth control pill known as “Yasmin” is a tricky one. For me, it started out absolutely perfect and seemed to be the answer to my numerous problems in that area. I had been on five different pills before, all pretty horrific with regards to side-effects, and I was …

Sudafed Severe Cold Formula is a strong cold medicine designed to relieve symptoms like cough, sore throat, fever, sinus congestion, headache and muscle aches. The box contains 12 caplets, protected with sealed blister units. The pills can be taken by adults and children who are 12 and older. The …

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 …

I really, really hate post-holiday sickness. Now that everything is back to normal, my health is starting to get worst. Is it because of the weather? Probably. Or maybe because of the post-fireworks celebration that has my colds really getting the best of me.
I was literally sneezing every …

One of the herbal supplements I have been taking to improve circulation in my body and relieve inflammation caused by autoimmune diseases is Nature’s Way Butcher’s Broom Root. I like this herbal supplement because it contains 940 mg of Butcher’s Broom in each capsule. I like that the supplement …

I am one of the many people out there that suffers from asthma and the product, Primatene Mist has been a lifesaver to me. Not only is it moderately priced, compared to what doctors want to give me, but is accessible to be purchased from Walmart or other drug …

Our family doctor prescribed this medicine when my 7 months old baby daughter was suffering from a bad nasal congestion and cough.
At first it just seems like normal common cold and it was really a normal common cold but just that her nostrils were completely blocked and …

Yesterday, I was doing a bit of yardwork. My gardener is not in at the moment and even if he was, I cannot stress enough the need to also prune and take off the dead leaves from my potted plants. I had not worn my contact lenses yesterday and …

From all the advertisements and commercials I’d seen, I got the idea that “Midol” would be a trusted medicine in alleviating menstrual pain and helping me feel at ease. Based off of this idea, I ended up purchasing “Midol Menstrual Complete” with the hope that I could count on …

Eno the best medicine for instant relief from gas and constipation. It is used in most Indian homes for quick action again constipation, it dissolves instantly in water and starts working instantly, giving quick relieve from gas and acidity. WE Indians are use to spicy and oily foods and …

Neutrogena’s new acne skin treatment, Rapid Clear 2-in-1 Fight & Fade Gel is the latest in a line of successful and effective treatments. My younger sister has had a really bad bout of acne for the last year, and so far nothing has seemed to work entirely. In …

I have been taking Ambien 10mg for insomnia since I was a young teenager, approximately ten years now. However, my Grandmother has been bugging me to try Lunesta for quite some time now insisting that it is so much better than Ambien. Therefore, I finally gave in and told …

So in my household we continuely keep a supply of antibacterial cream on hand, as my significant other has a line of work that sometime requires minor first aid to cuts and scrapes. We were typically buying Neosporin at his request. Since the gas prices continue to …

I have been taking birth control pills for a long time. I quit taking them when my husband and I wanted to have a child. After we had our child I developed rheumatoid arthritis. I had to take medicines that could cause serious birth defects. …

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, …

When I was younger, I would, at very rare times, get activity caused asthmatic reactions. Asthma ran in my family, so it was not surprising. I suppose I was probably lucky that mine was only sports induced, rather than fully active, like in the cases of many …

My husband was given Tramacet pain killers, to help relieve a bout of sciatica. Tramacet is only available by prescription, and costs about $30 for a 2-a-day 60 day suppl.
Tramacet is the brand name, and the ingredients are tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen. In fact this prescription pain killer is …

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 …

At the onset, I would have to say I just hate it when a reputable pharmacy like Rexall tries to pull your leg, thinking that you could be fooled easily. Unfortunately, I am watching and always surveying this part of the pharmacy isle like a hawk!
Take a good …

While I was on a camping trip with my nephew and my brother, my blood pressure suddenly shot up. I felt nauseous and my head hurt as well as my nape. When I looked in my medicine bag, I found out that I had already run out of my …

Trying to have liquid Tylenol on hand for children can be difficult, especially when out and about or traveling. Unlike adults, you can’t simply give a child a Tylenol capsule to take, it’s necessary to keep children’s Tylenol on hand. However, sometimes this is not always possible, at times …

After a hearty dinner at my sister’s ‘ wedding anniversary’ celebration, little did I realize that I was expecting something worst like this to happen. After having enjoyed the celebrations to the core, when I went down to have a good night sleep, my ‘good night’ almost turned to …

I don’t get sick that often. Really I don’t. I may get back pains and neck pains and headaches and have problems sleeping and anything at all associated with general body pains, but I don’t really actually get a cold or the flu but once in a blue moon. …

I have tried many products of weight loss available in the market but have not gained anything till date. One of my friends suggested me to take some weight loss medication because it would surely help. I had not much idea about it but bought Adipex, which is quite …

Zyrtec covers indoor and outdoor allergies. I was taking Allegra until I found out I was pregnant. My doctor told me that Zyrtec was safe to use during pregnancy, so I made the switch. You only need to take it once a day. At first, …

I have had horrible heartburn recently. I wanted relief, which I didn’t get from Tums, but I didn’t want to start taking something serious. I know that all medicine is at least somewhat serious, but I have heard of a great number of people starting heartburn medicine and being …

I have extreme allergy problems during allergy months. When the pollen count begins to rise out of control, so do my sinuses, coughing, sneezing and sometimes even wheezing. I needed something that would help alleviate the problems that I have with allergies so that I could continue to go …