I am always afraid of going to the doctor. I am not comfortable being asked when it comes to health. I am experiencing migraine headaches for sometime now. So my husband made an appointment for me at Capital Internal Medicine Association or C.I.M.A. I was …

I have some experience with the weight loss drug - Xenical in my clinical practice. Xenical is Orlistat, a drug that inhibits the uptake of fats in the diet by blocking a very important enzyme in the intestine. The drug is marketed by Roche Pharmaceuticals and is …

It amazes even me sometimes the kinds of products I come across. I like to try new products on a regular basis mostly because I just never know what’s going to work better than others. Any time someone in the house gets sick, I typically pick up something different, …

Since about three or four years, I have problem concerning chronic pain. I tried and tried so much different over the counter and prescription medications to control it but nothing worked. So one day I visited my doctor and suggested me to try this medication out because he explained …

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 …

I took this the last time I had a nagging cough and sore throat, on my roommate’s recommendation. It was effective, but it did not entirely take the cough away. I still had to stifle a cough every now and then, after taking the first dose, which …

I have been suffering from acne since I was in middle school. Even when I reached college, the acne continued. By now, my peers’ faces had cleared up but I was not so lucky. The acne began to get so bad it affected my self esteem. It did not …

Many people do not even realize that they do have sleep apnea. They snore, loudly, away every night. If YOU find that you are disturbing others while you try to sleep, and find yourself choking awake, gasping for air, you just may have sleep apnea that will need a …

As a mother, there is really nothing worse than seeing your child experiencing discomfort, especially when they are too young to do anything about it or tell you what it is that’s bothering them. I can’t tell you how many times my child had a fever that I thought …

I’ve had a history of urinary tract infections, and I can’t always afford the time or the money when it comes to going to the doctors office at the drop of a hat and trying to get tested for urinary tract infections. For the most part, I’m familiar enough …

Advil pain reliever is one of the most effective pain relievers that I have ever used. I get terrible migraine headaches about once a month and when I need fast pain relief without side effects that I can get from stronger migraine medications, I take two Advil. …

Next to childbirth, a toothache or an ear ache, the only other pain that can compare is that of a urinary tract infection. Though I don’t encounter these problems often, they do occur on occassion, and I’m left suffering through the night until I can head into my doctor. …

I’ve got a nasty cut on my arm, which put me in need of large bandages. Having used up all the large ones out of the pack of Band Aid we had, I headed to a store to get more. I first looked at the same brand, Band Aid, …

About 10 years ago I experienced my first panic attack. My heart was racing and I felt like I just need to leave and leave immediately. Since that time, I have had several panic attacks and now suffer from claustrophobia, agoraphobia, and social anxiety.
I went to a Dr. finally …

I’ve suffered from occassional bouts with acid reflux for almost 15 years. In the last couple years they have become more bothersome in direct proportion to how closely I watch what I eat. About 3 weeks ago I began having problems at night when I would lay down it …

Recently my family and I have been dealing with pretty nasty colds. It started off with a sore throat. It continued with congestion, head aches, body aches, etc. It was very unpleasant. It lasted longer than most colds I have had. My husband is …

Last week, I went to my endocrinolgist/ diabetic specialist for another check-up. This time, after some blood works, she corrected the diagnosis given to me by my first doctor. She said I have type 2 diabetes and not type 1. For quite some time now, I am on Metformin and …

I’ve been taking the combined pill for the last ten years and have tried two types: Microgynon 30 and Femodette. I found that with Microgynon I put on a little weight, felt more flat then usual and would have ’spotting’ if I missed a pill accidentally, which didn’t make …

I am excited to be able to tell you about Panadol Extra tablets! I am a 69 year old missionary. I have been living in Kenya since March 2003. Before coming I had a hip replacement and was diagnosed with degenerative arthritis. I also had …

Amitriptyline is the generic name for the tricyclic antidepressant Elavil. (I believe it is also marketed under several other names.) I have been on this drug for 23 years. Although it is an antidepressant, it is often used for other reasons– neuropathy symptoms, chronic pain, etc.
My reason for …

A few months ago, my mom had a severe left ankle pain and swelling. It was already giving her problems for more than a week. I tried giving her the usual non-steroidal analgesics such as Naproxen and Ibuprofen but she complained developing some epigastric pains after intake of the …

I always loved wearing new shoes (high heeled ones, pointing toed shoes) and had a vast collection of them. But my problem was —“ blisters. As soon as I wore any of my favorite shoes- I would get blisters especially on my little toes and on the side of …

I like to talk about medicine because when it all boils down to it, every one has to take it. I don’t care what it is or when you need it, there will come a time when you will take it. I have had Mylanta in my cabinet for …

I tried this vitamin c capsule when I was still working as a customer service representative in Apac Customer Service Inc. ( a call center offshore branch located in Northgate Cyberzone Alabang Muntinlupa City Philippines )
I tried this for about one month and stopped taking it because of some …

Over the years of being a diabetic, I have tried several medications. Some I have found to give the best results and some gave the worst side effects that I know of. I could say that I have a good knowledge of the medications in the market for my …

I’ve struggled with an underactive thyroid since I was a teen. This problem has been treated mostly with Synthroid brand of thyroid replacement over the years, but last year my doctor switched me to Levoxyl brand. Synthroid, while it seemed to do well for many years, had become a …

Sterimar Nasal or Nose Spray is made of sea water. I just bought one bottle of Sterimar Nasal Spray which is contained of 100ml sea water sprayer inside it.
Actually it is not only sea water inside this product. But it is a mix combination between sea water and its …

Whenever I travel, I make sure that I bring my inhaler with me and my anti-asthma medications that I use in conjunction with my existing medication. I usually carry 2 extra bottles for my inhaler and an adequate supply of other tablets and capsules. For several years now, I …

Benadryl Allergy KAPSEALS Capsules are histamine blockers made by the drug manufacturer Pfizer. Benadryl helps when you are suffering from an allergic reaction. Benadryl comes in different forms but I prefer the KAPSEALS capsules because I think they are easier to swallow. When I am having some kind of …

I had acute bacterial sinusitis about more than a year ago which I can describe as severe headache most noted around my eyes and my forehead associated with colds and stuffy nose with yellowish nasal discharge. Furthermore I had moderate to high grade fever which made my condition …

My boyfriend recently started to get a rash around his neck and upper chest area. It was red and looked like dry skin. He doesn’t have health insurance so he was really freaked out by this. I told him that it looked like eczema to me because it looked …

When I went to the doctor some time ago, I was diagnosed with an ear infection, and Cataflam 50mg Tablets were one of the three medications that was prescribed for me.
The Cataflam was a strong painkiller that was prescribed for me in order to numb the excruciating pain …

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 …

I think more children’s medications should be of a chewable variety. My kids are picky and syrups are almost impossible to get them to take without an exhaustive process of chasing them around the house and hearing them cry and complain about the taste afterwards. Sure, they may feel …

Tums have always done the a good job for me and that’s why I always have these ones with me in my purse just in case. When I was at the store and saw there was a new flavor available, I decided to give it a try, hopping …

A few days back, I had been experiencing some discomfort in my eyes. Apart from looking rather dull and lifeless what made me restless was the fact that I was experiencing severe itching around the corners of my eyes. In fact sometimes due to continuous itching and pulling and …

I have seasonal allergies and also suffer from mild asthma, so my Doctor prescribed Bricanyl Turb 0.5 (Blue) Inhaler. I don�t often need an inhaler or puffer as I monitor my symptoms. There are times however; when I get cold along with my allergies that my lungs fill …

I can’t even begin to count the number of medications my husband and I have taken over the years, and that’s just the over-the-counter variety! As a child, our parents seemed stuck on particular products, which we carried with us into adulthood, and as we became parents, we discovered …

Recently, I have started to get heartburn. It’s been years since I’ve had this condition, but boy, do I remember the pain and the discomfort vividly! It first started when I was in college and with the stress of being in a new school, in a new environment as well …

I feel that having a cough is extremely annoying. I can deal with a regular clear my throat cough, but find it difficult to cope with the harsh chest burning cough. Besides the bad feeling, I hate the repetitiveness of a consistent cough and feel it brings entirely too …

A few weeks back while on a visit to my sisters place- something very terrible happened. Since I was seeing my sister after a very long time, I just happened to run to hug her and -ouch- I just happened to loose my balance and the next moment I …

I love my youngest daughter, but one thing that I experienced with that pregnancy was reoccurring mild yeast infections. It happens so easily because of the hormone levels associated with pregnancy and at first I was afraid to take anything. I spoke to my OB/GYN at the time and …

I have never really experienced many problems dealing with my time of the month. I don’t often find myself having to deal with painful cramps. It is great not having to worry about cramping and bloating most of the time, but when I do have to deal with it, …

Sinupret for kids is a natural remedy for colds and flus in children. It is made from plant extracts such as european elder, common sorrel, and cowslip. The claim the company that makes Sinupret, Bionorica makes is that this product supports the upper respiratory system, strengthens the …

After trying medication after medication for a back injury that I sustained after a car injury, I have recently tried taking Flexeril. Flexeril is a muscle relaxer, which is designed to eliminate muscles from going into spazms, or tensing after an injury is endured by a patient. …

I had been witnessing a thronging ear pain for the past fortnight. Though initially I felt that the pain might have caused due to my recent cold attack( because I could sometimes feel my ears ringing)- I tried taking a cough medication in the hope of getting my …

When I first heard about Biolife plasma services I was a bit skeptical. It seemed too easy for what they would pay. The idea was simple, have them draw your blood, spin it throug a machine and extract that plasma, then put the blood back in you. For each …

My husband started taking medication for high blood pressure since a few months now. The first medication prescribed to him by the cardiologist was Aprovel. It was a strong medication because he got dizzy spells from taking it even at a low dosage. The doctor reevaluated the treatment and …

My friend told me that she was anemic but aside from having an ferrous sulfate or any iron supplement, she said she was also taking Inderal. I was really confused because I really thought it was for people who have high blood or hypertension but she told me she …