I am a person who often witnesses dental problems every now and then. A few days back I had been experiencing pain in my gums and teeth which indeed was making my life miserable. The fact that I was finding it to difficult to eat food comfortably sometimes caused …

I’ve taken a lot of different anti-depressants over the past few years. On some crazy idea, I decided to go off of what was working for me, Cymbalta, and try something else because I didn’t like the tremors I had while on Cymbalta.
My doctor decided to try me on …

Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a medication that is designed to lower cholesterol as well as a preventative against cardiovascular disease. It is one of the more popular statins on the market today for those of us who have high cholesterol. I found out that my cholesterol levels were …

Because of an operation that I underwent, I was given an intravenous antiulcer medication to prevent the hyperacidity build-up in my stomach. I hated that every time the nurses had to give me the medication, they had to give it through my intravenous tubing. That didn’t cause pain. What …

I have been struggling with constipation for 3 days now due to a drug that I took. It takes me 30 minutes in the bathroom what would normally take me 5-10 minutes to empty my bowels. This caused a problem for me since I’ve made this a habit every …

Whenever I have a simple cold and I’m suffering from nasal and chest congestion, I use Personal Care Vaporizing Chest Rub and Mucinex DM Expectorant Maximum Strength and Nasal Decongestant Tablets. Whenever I’m sick with a rather persistent and nauseating cough, I use either Zicam Cough Max Cough …

Nowadays, the world is experiencing a changing climate. I think, no one can accurately predict the weather, not even those astronomical associations. Because we have changiing climate, the health of the people are greatly affected too.
As for me, I am always prone to having cold, flu or cough due …

I usually work at night and generally have trouble sleeping during the day. A good friend of mine recommended trying Kalms Sleep Tablets (he had the same
problem) and he claimed that they worked very well for him, so I decided to get myself some. I did not want to …

My doctor prescribed me Prilosec after I get a terrible stomach ulcer from taking Ibuprofen on an empty stomach many times. I would take the Ibuprofen on an empty stomach because I’d be in pain (typically from menstrual cramps) and want fast relief but not have any food near …

Getting to the peak of the mountain during our mountain trekking is the most important goal that I set prior to starting our adventure. Reaching the top is not an easy task since we are in constant battle with physical stress, time and dehydration. To combat these, I make …

Thankfully I have inherited a no-sick gene from my mother. That is not to say that I do not get sick, but rather that it is very very seldom. However on the reverse side of this blessing is the fact that when I do catch a cold or something, …

If you have ever had a sunburn, you know how painful it can be. I have had my fair share. But Banana Boats Soothing Aloe After Sun gel can greatly help you after you have been fried to a crisp.
I love this aloe gel for many reasons. …

My systemic lupus erythematosus or my Sjogren’s syndrome has been affecting my liver for years. My doctors can’t really pinpoint which autoimmune process is at play, but one or the other causes me to have elevated liver enzymes and an autoimmune hepatitis periodically. Part of this is functional as …

As almost everyone knows about me, I have had problems with muscle aches. These problems especially occur in my lower back and my knees. I don’t know why it happens to me, but it has been happening ever since I gave birth to my first child. I’m always looking …

I found this cough mixture for dry coughs completely ineffective and after yet another sleepless night due to incessant coughing, I am cursing the name of —˜Benylin’. This simply does not work. I was watching —˜I’m Alan Partridge’ the other night and it made me laugh when …

This hospital is amazing. Despite being in the Emergency Room, it was a great experience. At first I was very nervous, because it was about 2am on a Friday night and the waiting room was completely full. I had a feeling that the wait was going …

My son was already 8 months old when he got his first fever and our pediatrician at the time prescribed Calpol to us. Calpol is a brand of paracetamol that proved effective so when my son got another fever at 14 months, I thought to again give him Calpol. …

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 …

Growing up, I was raised to believe there was no difference between the brand name and the generic brand other than price. For this reason, when I needed some sort of headache medicine for my desk at work, I went with the cheaper brand of Acetaminophen, Our Family, over …

I have to admit that I wasn’t particularly looking forward to using this spray, but I absolutely loved the cough/chest cold syrup from the Vicks Formula 44 line that I tried, so I was still willing to give this one a shot. Usually, honey and lemon medicines just taste like …

After going through many difficult changes in my life recently I became very depressed. I had experienced this before but was always able to shake it off. This time though I tried to feel better but just could not. I finally decided to go to a mental health center …

I have suffer from motion sickness all my live. I really envy those who are able to read while sitting in the car or even when flying. I am one who needs to pop a couple of pills prior travelling and keep my eyes on the road and keep …

I have lots of varicose even before I gave birth to my kids. When I was younger, they were not very noticeable nor that uncomfortable. But lately, they were giving me pain and a lot of discomfort. I suppose, they looked and felt worse after giving birth. In addition, …

I recently had a baby at the new Presbyterian Hospital in Rockwall and I have mixed feelings about it. I love the location. It is so much closer than all the other hospitals. The rooms are huge compared to other hospitals I have seen. The delivery room was nice. …

I am allergic to animals with hair. Mainly cats, but also horses, sheep, cows, etc. Dogs with long hair sometimes make my allergies flare up, but not as much as other animals for some wierd reason. I went with my fiancee to stay with his grandparents for a week, …

Everybody has dealt with nausea at one point or another. I seemed to have my normal amount like everyone else until rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia came into the picture. I had to start taking so many new medicines that I was really not prepared for. The …

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 …

I usually don’t have problems getting to sleep but I got a two-pack of tylenol for sale at a pharmacy. One was regular and one was the new sleep aid stuff, so I thought I’d give it a try.
On the occasional night that I do feel way to energetic …

M & M Orthodontics operates 5 offices around the San Antoino metro area. The practice is headed by Drs. Scott and Diana Malone. They employ two other orthodontists: Jeffrey Askins and Kerry Orsinger. Since mid-2008, Dr. Orsinger works 4 days per week at the east …

I am 25 and suffering from acne since my teenage days. Last year in January, I approached a dermatologist when I got fed up using over the counter products like on the spot treatments , BP etc. She prescribed me Azifast 250 to take once a day for …

Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture comes in 2 types, sugar free and the regular sugar added formula. I am not a fan of the sugar free variety so I always buy the smooth normal flavor. The sugar free one is not bad, but the flavor is …

I’ll start with the obvious, that I got these from the drugstore for my week-old cough. I ignored my coughing at the beginning, because I took it as an allergic reaction to the dusts. And yes my gut-feel was true, as it later revealed. By the …

Tylenol PM is not only a cure for the common headache, but for insomnia as well. I suffered with insomnia for about a year and I tried just about everything from holistic cures to prescription medications and Tylenol PM won hands down. The best part is you …

Having recurring back pain, I have tried my share of creams, gels, braces, and patches. some work great, others…not so much. One that I buy often, because it works for me, is Icy Hot Extra Medicated Patch in a 5 pack box. It costs about $5 …

About four months ago, I was in agony. Fever, aching bones, runny nose, you name it, the works! Of course, I had just nursed my fiance back to health, and his repayment? The gracious gifting of HIS flu germs and an empty medicine basket that used to cure his ailments.
So …

I’m all about the all natural way of doing things. Some times I am, I mean really there comes a time where you have to step back and try something new. I had never had a Ricola cough suppressent a day in my life. And I have never wanted …

The first lowering cholesterol drug to be FDA approved was lipitor.Although there are many others that have been approved since then, many doctors prefer lipitor as it seems to work well and agree with many. Many accept me ,which is why Im writing this review. After taking …

Dysmenorrhea. A lady’s greatest enemy. You would strongly agree with me only if you yourself have been through the same situation. I started my first menstruation when I was 10 years old. On that day, seeing blood stain on my underwear was enough to shock me. However, things went …

Okay, I have to admit, I’m a total sucker for products that have a catchy look to them. If it looks “old world” or has a catchy title or humorous catch-phrase, then I’m usually all over it like white on rice. I have some serious back problems that have …

I don’t know where my red spots in my skin came from. It was really weird because they simply came out of nowhere. I had a few patches in my arms and they are just “red” but not itchy, unless I took notice and I scratch it. When the …

Vicks Sinex 12 Hour Nasal Spray For Sinus Relief - 0.5 Oz —” I really hate being sick. This is especially true when it comes down to being sick because of allergies. That is why the last time I came down with a bad sinus infection I asked …

I bought a box of Nexcare brand Bandages with 3M Ultrafabric technology. I love this product. THe bandages ahear well, stay on tight when you get them wet, and flex nicely with movement. They are great bandages to use on “owies” of any kind. Whether …

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 …

For a while I was feeling stressed, and because of that I started having problems to sleep. At first I didn’t want to go to the doctor, so I went straight to the pharmacy and asked if they had something that could help me to get some sleep.
There I …

There is really nothing worse than being told you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, short of being told you have an incurrable disease or you’re dying. Seriously, this is probably the most inconvenient problem to experience, and it pretty much is not correctable and just has to be treated. I …

Living with a bum shoulder puts a damper on my life, especially because I love to play sports. I like to take out the time to play with my friends on the weekend and basketball is my favorite. Though I love basketball it can leave me in a sticky …

Our personal experience with Visine Eye Drops:
In our lifetime, there will come a time that we will experience eye irritation. In my case, I’ve had sore eyes and sometimes my eyes will become red and really itchy for no apparent reasons. My husband on the other hand, gets eye …

I first heard about this medication from my mother, who had heard about it on the Oprah Winfrey show, I think. Anyway, my mother suffers from many things. She is in her late 70’s, has artherosclerosis, high blood pressure and several other smaller things. She lives …

This painkiller is on the base of ibuprofenum and it is a real saviour for me during those days. I don’t know what is in these pills and I really don’t care because during those days sometimes I suffer such pain that I really don’t care what I use …

I have been really frustrated with some of the over the counter allergy medicines that I’ve been taking. They just don’t seem to do the trick. So, I went to my doctor and told him that I needed something better. I was miserable! After talking to me about it, …