I few months back, I was diagnosed of having pyloric stenosis. A condition, in which the opening of my stomach leading to my intestines is partially obstructed, thereby was interfering with the emptying of my stomach properly. Among other major symptoms that I encountered was the uncomfortable bloating of …

Most of us have problems with flatulence, meteorism or plainly put, abdominal gas problems at one point or another. It may be because of eating too much, no exercise, eating too any beans etc. I was suffering from abdominal pains and cramps due to gas about a month back …

When I get a cough, one of my favorite cough syrups has always been Robitussin DM because unlike cough suppressants, it will actually help me dislodge some of the gunk in my lungs, allowing me to clear them and get better. I always try this before resorting to …

I don’t really like taking nose drops or putting anything in my nose even though my doctor has tried to get me take a nasal spray for my sinuses for years now. Every time he tries I tell him no thanks because I’m just not comfortable with the idea …

A lot of people experience itching of their scalp on a daily basis and they naturally assume that it is dandruff since this is a very common problem. When the problem does not go away you should ask yourself if it is possible that you have lice and not …

Tylenol 8 Hour gel tabs have been the only pills available over the counter that have effectively provided relief for my husband’s pain associated with the metal rod and ten screws he has in his thigh and knee (placed there after an automobile accident three years ago). After prescriptions …

I have an autistic seven year old son and have faced many obstacles trying to get him proper therapy that he requires.
At the end of April 2009, Arch opened its doors to help many children in the Lehigh Valley that are affected by autism. I called this agency …

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 …

As a parent, you should know that you can not give medicine to your kid easily. You need to know exactly what is inside the medicine that you want to give to your kids. Or even better, you need to talk with the doctor to make sure that you …

This medicine, Benadryl, is great for clearing up your allergies and nasal symptoms, but it will put you to sleep; at least it puts me to sleep. I get so drowsy I can’t even drive from point A to point B, but I get a really, really good night’s …

I have not been satisfied with the results I am getting from my previous doctor. Last Friday, I finally met my new doctor, an endocrinologist who specializes in Diabetes. She is very professional and warm. After the consultation, she referred me to St Mary Mercy Hospital for the laboratory works. …

I hate generically lumping myself in a specified PMS category of women, but I’ll admit that I’m really rather moody and irritable a couple days before my period, so much so that my husband and children have marked those days on their mental calendars and avoid me at all …

I don’t think I had many complaints when it came to this pain reliever. I have tried tons of different things when it comes to my period. I have tried Tylenol and ibuprofen but none really seem to give me the relief that I am looking for. When it comes …

Cough drops are a must when I get sick, because I will begin to cough pretty severely. My two main brands are Halls and Equate. They both seem to work well for me, and although I have tried others they are usually the ones that I go back too.
I …

I had a feminine itching and burning issue and my Pharmacist told me to buy an over the counter medication called Vaginex Medicated Cream. I hadn’t heard of Vaginex before as I usually get something on prescription when I have this problem, but my Pharmacist assured me not only …

Our family needs a lot of health supplies including vitamins, bandages and prescribed medications. We get ours from CVS Pharmacy. We love the service that we get from CVS. The pharmacists are friendly, courteous and competent. They make practical suggestions and it is not a problem for them to …

Have you ever heard of this old time remedy? Numotizine Cataplasm was invented by Dr. Samuel Alexander Gotcher to treat pneumonia and typhoid fever. Numotizine contains Guciacol, Beechwood Creosote and Methyl Salicylate, in a colored Kaolin-Polyol base. It’s a medication for the treatment of pneumonia, bronchitis, colds and sprains, …

There are two types of Actal in stores that I could possibly find. One has a yellow box color and the other, white. I prefer much the yellow box Actal Table Pack because of the fact that it truly pretty much relieves me from my gastric pain.
Actually, I …

I was diagnosed of having Kidney Stone last 2011. In my urinalysis, a huge amount of RBC or blood has seen in my urine. I also felt severe pain in the lower left quadrant of my stomach. The Doctor did not advise me to take any drugs as the …

I am a fan of Bactie Pain Relieving Cleansing Spray Frist Aid Antiseptic Pain Reliever. I can remember using Bactine many years ago when I was a kid. I remember falling off my bike and my mother getting the plastic bottle of Bactine out and putting on my scraped …

Though no one else in my house can stand the taste of alkaseltzer products, I’ve always loved them. I like to be able to take a fizzy drink that usually has some slight berry flavor to it, and feel a little better. I think it hits the bloodstream faster …

I like vicks vapor rub because it is not a medicine you take orally. I often worry about overmedicating myself and my children and with this I do not need to worry about doing that. In America we are told not to give medication you can purchase …

I have always kept Benedryl around the house for those people who get itchy things on their skin, or for people who cannot seem to fall asleep, and have become really exhausted from lack of sleep.
Although, the box does not indicate that it is FOR sleepless nights, I had …

I can’t believe I’m writing a review because a doctor was so bad that I have to warn people not to go see him. Dr Taylor was rude and a little bit mean to be honest.
I went to this doctor as it was close to where I live …

This last week I tried Cleveland Pediatric Clinic again. I stopped using them years ago because of the two to three hour wait for an office visit. I decided to try them again for my children’s well child checkups.
The Dr I saw, Trina Taylor, told me she didn’t have …

I have always had a hard time treating my daughter when she gets sick. She does not like to take most medications, but also cannot handle the cold symptoms. I knew that her throat was bothering her pretty bad, because she was complaining of not being able to swallow …

When I have had serious pains in the past, I have relied a lot of Tylenol and other acetaminophen products. I kind of steered away from these products for a while, until it felt like the other medicines were no longer working. I went to a nearby Wal-Mart store …

Sleep is something that I have battling with for way too long. After not sleeping for days I got sick and tired of it and decided to start taking something to help me sleep easier. It seemed like I was always on the run and didn’t want to crash …

It’s getting to be that time of year when the bugs are out in full force. I am ready with my bottle of , Burt’s Bees Outdoor Bug Bite Relief. It is a life saver. I recommend this for any age person. It should be taken with you whenever …

My son was diagnosed with seizure disorder and was prescribed Depakote to help restore the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. While he was taking this medication he needed to have regular monthly blood tests to monitor the level of this medication in his blood. It was …

For years I would buy and take Strepsil Cough Sweets either for sore throats or to suppress my cough. Having tried so many different flavors that they offer, the medicine that was least offensive, though perhaps not the most effective was the cherry flavor that they offered.
Strepsil sell …

I am on the Depo Provera shot, and I have been on it for almost two years. I don’t have insurance, so I go to the health department. My docter said she wants me two get on a different birth control in two more years. The reason she wants …

Seroquel is a antipsychotic/mood stabilizer that is used to treat bipolar depression. It has quite a few negative side effects including lethargy and weight gain. I gained 40 pounds taking this medicine and would get up 2-3 times and night (sometimes more!) and sleep eat. Sometimes …

The antibiotic Amoxicillin is very effective for colds, flu and fever. Last two weeks ago I got ifflicted by flu and fever so I consulted a doctor. The doctor prescribed me with three medicines to be taken for five days. I took the doctor’s prescription religiously trusting that it …

Target has a maximum strenght nightime sleep aid. It is a diphenhydramine based sleep aid that I take when I am having difficultysleeping. This sleep aid comes in a bottle with 32 softgels. Eeach capsule contains 50 mg of diphenhydramine.
I find going to sleep to …

I am placing this review under the medicine category and not cosmetics because Hugh Friedy Hand Essentials Skin Repair is available only in the dental community. Hugh Friedy is a dental manufacturing company. I have a family member who is in the dental community and they were …

I found Osteo Bi-Flex Advanced at Walgreens when I was looking for pain relief for my knees. I bowl quite a bit and the squatting position can sometimes bother my knees. I also like to do very brisk walks with my pet Beagle. The Osteo Bi-Flex was on sale …

I have used this drug for about 4 days. It works very well. It makes u want to fight the depression. I am 16 by the way. One of the doctors said it raises the chance of curing from depression from 50 percent to 80. I think it …

I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill Tri Sprintec since I had my baby boy 3 months ago. I was also on it prior to getting pregnant. I got pregnant during the first month I was OFF the pill, so it seems to work very well. The major …

This is a topical gel for scar therapy. This means that it is a gel that is for external use only. It is said to reduce the appearance of scars. Because I recently obtained a scar from an injury, I will evaluate this product’s effectiveness. A lot of people …

It’s almost the rainy season in the Philippines, and I’m getting ready for the flu season. I’m actually stocking up on Bioflu just in case the drugstore runs out of it again. Since its release to the market some two years ago, it’s been the number one complete flu …

I absolutely hate being congested. Sinus congestion is especially terrible for me as it is almost always quite painful. Between the watery eyes, itchy nose, and killer headache when I get sinus problems I have to be ready. Ever since I was a child I have been using benadryl. …

Last month I had what I though was an awful cold. I had sinus headaches, nausea, congestion, and a horrible cough. The cough was so bad, that I could not sleep. I tried over the counter cough syrup, cough drops, and cold medicine. Nothing was helping. …

In general, Nexium is a great medicine to take to relieve acid reflux and/or heartburn. I have pretty bad acid reflux, and every time I take Nexium, I do not have acid reflux after I eat. The capsule is very easy to swallow. This is very good for people …

Pain Relief heat spray (effective relief for muscular and rheumatic pain), 125ml, is Boots own-brand version of ‘Deep Heat’. As I have used ‘Deep Heat Spray’ in the past, I was curious to see how the own-brand version would match against the brand version.
In terms of the smell …

I swear that Hyland’s has pretty much come out with something to treat absolutely everything, and I love it, and I’m always eager to try a new Hyland’s product when I find it because I know it’s all natural and safe to take, even for extended periods of time …

As my friends wedding date approached closer, I left no stone unturned to do all the possible shopping required for the wedding. Though I did have a blast at the wedding, little did I know that I had already invited great trouble. Due to the continuous shopping spree in …

After the birth of my second child I was looking for a really good birth control that wasn’t permanent but better than birth control pills. For one thing, I can not take birth control pills because they intensify my migraines. So it was important to me that what ever …

What will you do if you have irritation on your eyes? Do you have special care or treatment that you give to your eyes when you have irritation on your eyes?
I do. I always use Insto Eye Drop whenever I have irritation on my eyes. This irritation can be …