Recently, my gums became swollen. It happened in a matter of hours, and it scared me to death. I couldn’t really associate any tooth pain with it, just my gums, and I’d never had anything happen like that before. My dentist prescribed a pain killer and …

I can not live without Strepsils Lozenges Original Flavor every time I have sore throat. It comes in different flavors: original flavor, honey, lemon, strawberry and more. I prefer the original flavor though I have tried other flavors as well. It can be bought by box or just one …

I always seen to run out of medication at the most inconvenient times. I mean, when I don’t have time to run a prescription down to the pharmacy, and wait for it. But, I have discovered that Walgreen’s Pharamacy, in Eureka, has been a great help to me.
At Walgreen’s …

I find that having a vaginal itch can really put a damper on your life. It is something that is difficult to deal with when you have things to do. I can barely function when I have an itch there and find that I am better off sitting in …

I woke up one morning around 6:00am with a very bad stomach ache. I got out of bed and went into the kitchen and took some Pepto Bismol. I went back to bed, but to my dismay, the stomach ache continued to plague me. I later began to vomit …

I’ve been plagued with very painful menstrual cramps for years and tried out different painkillers from those specifically designed to numb menstrual cramps such as “Midol”, to those designed for different kinds of pain such as one type of Panadol. However, after trying “Cetamol Menstrual Painkillers” and having a …

I recently had a close brush with death. I think I took too much of a dose of my anti-diabetic drug and resulted to a very low blood sugar level. I was not of course aware that I had overdosed myself until I felt the symptoms of hypoglycaemia. I …

Imagine your head being pounded into a brick wall over and over again because that is what it is like to suffer from migraines. I come from a family with a long history of migraine sufferers on both sides, so when I was officially diagnosed with it I had …

During my quest to find an allergy medication that would help alleviate my seasonal rhinitis, I came across Zyrtec Allergy at Walgreens. I figured it was just another allergy medication that worked like all the other ones. Sometimes my rhinitis is so bad that my nose runs …

In conjunction with my therapy, I was also receiving another treatment for my illness. Since being diagnosed with Iron-deficiency anaemia, I have been prescribed with several medications in the past to manage my illness. Some were effective and some gave nasty side effects. The most recent medication that I …

Being healthy is not an option, with the entire natural “health products” coming out of the market, I guess we will never have any more alibis not to take care of our body. There are a lot of things to take in, mostly herbal medicines for specific functions. Just …

I have never been convinced about the idea behind a pain killing gel. In my mind, when I think of painkillers or pain relief, I always think of taking a tablet or capsule. I usually think of ibuprofen or aspirin or acetaminophen. Certainly, I do not …

After I gave birth to my second child, I was so depressed because of postpartum obesity. Looking in the mirror really makes things worse. I was so insecured with my flabs. Worse I really had a hard time finding the right clothes that can conceal my excess …

I had a really horrible headache that I was sure was going to turn into a migraine. I decided to take just one of these Kroger brand pain pills because I’m not that keen on the “PM” part. Whenever pain medications as PM to their drugs, …

I could not really believe that a cheap generic medicine could heal my bad cough. I was really surprised about the effectiveness of Carbocisteine capsule. My cough was really bothersome and it was giving me fever already. At first I was not mindful of the cough because I …

Neobrufen is a medicine which main component is Ibuprophen, a well known anti-inflammatory. It comes in sachets with effervescent granules in the inside, that you have to dissolve in water so you can take it. The ones I use are the 600 mg ones, but you can find them …

Lets face it. Hospitals are businesses like any other company. While we would all like to think that they are kind and compassionate places filled with smiling nurses and relaxed doctors, they commonly are not. After having three miserable labor and delivery experiences, on my fourth …

Pain is something that none of us wants to deal with. I hate when my muscles just wont give me a break. Sometimes I get really bad pains in my hands, arms, and wrists. It is sometime frustrating to deal with, especially when I use my hands almost all …

I have occasional bouts of heartburn which can become very uncomfortable and painful that’s why I use Tums regularly when it happened. I bought a bottle of this heartburn medicine recently so I don’t run out very fast. I used to buy the small pack which only lasted me …

The Generics Pharmacy is a drug store that sells generic medicines. Last year, my husband was hospitalized due to surgery of his nasal polyps. After the operation, the doctor required him to continue the consumption of Cefuroxime Antibiotics. Since we don’t have any idea about generic drug during that …

A while back I became victim to a terrible cold. My nose was clogged, which means I couldn’t breathe through it. My eyes were watery, and I had really bad congestion. I had a horrible cough accompanied with plenty of phlegm. My throat was sore, and it was hard …

With my migraines getting worse and worse through the years, I came to a point in my life that I was willing to try just about anything just to try to get rid of my migraines. This is a terrible thing to have, and sadly, there is really no …

One of my favorite brands for an abrupt cough is the Ricola brand products. I decided to purchase some on one occasion where I just could not get rid of my cough. I felt pretty normal as I was passing my cold, but the cough was the only thing …

This Fall, as the result of having Bronchitis and having taken several prescriptions for antibiotics, I found myself retaining fluid, a lot of fluid. My stomach was so distended from fluid retention that I could barely see my feet. My doctor was reluctant to give me ‘fluid pill’ believing …

Sometimes, my daughter will come home from school with a present for me, usually whatever bug that has been going around amongst her friends. She hardly ever gets sick, but seems to be a carrier and brings it straight to me. The nastier bugs she brings is …

For the past six years I have had some serious issues with heartburn and indigestion. I find that as long as I eat certain foods I am fine, but that usually consists of bland foods that I would never eat otherwise. Since I continue to eat what I choose, …

I am one of the few unfortunate people who are allergic to sumptuous seafood dishes that have shrimps, crabs, squid, mussels, oysters, seashells as the main ingredients. The allergy manifests in itchy red rashes, inflammation of the face, lips, and eyelids, and in worst cases, difficulty in breathing. But …

After I was diagnosed with IBS last year, after years of suffering stomach issues, I was prescribed a medication that helped a bit at first, and then seemed to stop working. My doctor had warned me that often, patients with this disease have to try a few medications and …

After having two kids, I decided not to get pregnant again as I want to be able to working full-time again. With two kids running around, I knew I needed to find a job and be able to set aside some cash. After consulting with my OB-gynaecologist and after seeing …

Pepcid Complete Acid Reducer and Antacid Berry Blend Chewable Tablets are a great and simple way to get relief from heartburn, or acid indigestion or that hard to describe feeling of having a sour stomach which just does not feel right. The great thing about this medicine is …

I was recently having problems with the side effects of my anti-diabetic medication. It often gave me these undesirable and often annoying effects that were very persistent. I often had this nauseating headache that was very apparent hours after taking the drug. This was infuriating so I asked my …

I was given this prescription medicine after I was discharged from the hospital after giving birth to my first child. It was mean to minimize the pain I was feeling related to childbirth and to expedite the healing process overall. I trusted my doctor so I did not hesitate …

I have always had low blood pressure so when I was pregnant, my obstetrician-gynecologist prescribed me Sangobion capsule to be taken twice a day. Even before I got pregnant, I have already experienced certain symptoms like headaches and pale gums and the symptoms got more pronounced when I was …

About two years ago, I was prescribed Loestrin 24. The main thing I need birth control for was to help reduce the severity of my cramps. I have always had terrible cramps. They are so bad that I have to skip school or work and stay in bed all …

Daktacort Cream’s generic name is Miconazole Nitrate Hydrocortisone. It is a topical antifungal white cream that weighs 5grams. Each gram contains 20 mg Miconazole and 10 mg hydrocortisone. The cream comes in a white small tube. It is like small toothpaste so make sure to keep it out of …

I thought my dry, itchy, irritated, burning eyes was a result from moving to a dry climate and having contact lenses. After months of trying every non-prescription eye drop medication that I could find, and spending way too much money, I finally decided to ask a doctor about it-just …

I have had a problem with heartburn for the past four years. It can get really bad sometimes, and leave me in excruciating pain. I hate that my body can turn almost any food into an acidic nightmare. I have tried tons of medication to treat this problem. One …

My doctor recommended that I take Magnesium 250 mg twice a day for the treatment of hot flashes that I was experiencing after undergoing a hysterectomy. The hot flashes came almost immediately and were so unbearable that they were disruptive to my day to day living. Sleeping …

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 …

As a registered nurse, I have administered Gas-X Softgels to my patients as well as taken it myself for the occasional bout of pressure, bloating and discomfort, aka gas. As anyone who has ever had a wicked case of gas can attest to, it is, to say the …

One of my biggest pet peeves is nasty breath. Thats why I use mouth wash every time I brush and after I eat. The mouth wash helps to keep my breath fresh after brushing but also helps keep my mouth fresh after meals and between bushings.
I was using Act …

Do you often have problem when you are traveling with car or other transportation vehicles such as train or airplane? Some people will get dizzy and feel sick when they are traveling. And I think I had something like that few years ago.
Whenever I go out with the car, …

I have noticed lately that many different medicinal companies are really trying to out do each other. I guess they all want to create products that do what every other product does only supposedly better. I have noticed lately that Advil is one of these companies that is getting …

Do not know about the welfare systems in other countries, but I do know from others here in the U.S. how backwards it can be. I know there are people who abuse the system to keep from earning a living the old fashioned way, but there also are people …

I suffer from severe tension headaches that sometimes make me so nausea. The muscle in my neck and shoulders get so tight from sitting in a chair freelance writing all day. One of the supplements I recently started taking to help treat my tension headaches was Rainbow Light Pain …

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, there are many pains that we can come into contact with. Some of these are minor, such as a basic headache or fever which does not hinder much of our daily routine other than being a minor annoyance. Of course, if …

I have always had seasonal rhinitis. It’s something that I have struggled for several years now. I get an allergy from almost anywhere and anytime. In the morning is usually the worst time of the day that I get my allergies. My siblings would often laugh at me because …

Immotrex is an injectable medication that can be administered to counteract the negative effects of migrane headaches. While some people feel that they are somewhat decensitized after taking a dose of Immitrex, others claim that they feel no effects, positive or negative. Immitrex is typically only prescribed …

I remember when I was younger, a doctor prescribed me to take Imodium (Loperamide) whenever I have diarrhea. Imodium is just one of the brand names for Loperamide. It comes with a tablet, capsule or liquid form and is taken orally. Anyway, just a bit of information about diarrhea. …

Today my boyfriend and I had to go to Regional Medical Center in Manchester, IA so he could have some blood drawn. My boyfriend is not a huge fan of needles by any means, and was really dreading having it done. Well, I will say that I …