I was given this balm,by a little old lady many years ago for pains in my side.I could never find it.I asked her where she got it and she told me from Chinatown.Recently I was in the mall and went into a health food store and there it was.
It …

I have been taking care of stray cats, which resulted into a mild case of ringworm on my arm. No big deal, I thought, there’s all kinds of over-the-counter stuff that will take care of that. Unfortunately, I was wrong. I wish I hadn’t wasted my time on over-the-counter …

My elder brother who is fighting brain tumor stage IV has complained about muscle stiffness. I visited neuro physician and discuss this new problem. The doctor first asked me to get blood test done for Valproate Toxicity. The blood test result indicated the existence of this toxicity.
Well, my …

Having a good dentist is valuable when one is living overseas. Dr. Berg, a German dentist who has settled here in Botswana is the best one you can go to. His clinic is a bit far from the center of the capital, Gaborone and I normally can go only …

I call this the knock out pill. I was diagnosed with Venous Thrombosis more than a year ago and suffered severe migraine attacks. The doctors couldn’t use blood thinners to take out the clot in my brain, because I was hemorrhaging. I didn’t want to go through surgery either, …

Liptor is a tablet, when taken daily helps to reduce cholestral in the blood stream and thereby helping to prevent angina, strokes and heart attacks. It is to be taken when dieting.
I lost weight whilst taking this tablet. However, this was possibly due to the diet …

Cholesterol is very important for the health of the heart.One who has high blood cholesterol has more probability to have coronary heart disease and stroke so it is importnt to know the level of cholesterol in blood and if it is higher than normal. The desirable level of cholesterol …

I have been prescribed this medication a few times now, and feel I can give a good, solid review of what benefits it provides me. This particular brand of hydrocodone is dispensed by Dispensing Solutions, provided by Qualitest Pharm. labs.
In this review, I am referring only to the …

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. …

My baby boy was delivered via cesarian section and one minor concern of mine was that I might not be able to wear a bikini anymore as a result of the scar. I was afraid of keloids and was determined to avoid them. Luckily, my obstetrician gynecologist was …

This was one of the few pharmacist recommendations that I’ve taken and have actually liked. Okay, the pharmacist was a little impartial because it was a Walgreens pharmacist and obviously Wal-zyr is their store brand version of Zyrtec I’m assuming, but that doesn’t mean that I wasn’t going to …

Spicy foods are my favorite. I can’t live without having a spicy sauce in the table even if its a mismatch on what food is prepared in the table. I crave for it and I just can’t stop myself liking hot and chilly viands. Just last week I visited …

In the hospital where I am currently working, I always encounter patients suffering from severe pain such as abdominal pain, severe headaches and dysmenorrhea. Being a resident physician it is my obligation to relieve the pain of my patients thus I always choose a medication which can remove it …

I do not find myself suffering from headaches often, but when I do they are really bad. I hate having to deal with intense headaches because they basically debilitate me. I often have to take a medication that can take the headache away in order to function properly throughout …

When my shoulder pain first started to get more intense, I found myself looking for a treatment that is mild and to the point. I don’t like to overmedicate myself and wanted something to get rid of the pain. I have always thought that Ibuprofen tablets do okay for …

Pain Fighter Oil is a homeopathic treatment for muscle pain which was suggested by a homeopathic doctor for me. I love the way this medicine has worked for me. It is even loved by my mother. I was actually looking for a pain relief massage sort of oil to alleviate …

I have been a smoker since I was twelve years old. Though I’m not the heaviest smoker out there, at a pack every two or three days, its certainly enough to discourage my kids and husband from sitting too close to me after I’ve had a cigarette! My husband …

I have fairly a long experience with Dexamethasone, a cortico-steriod. My brother was taking this medicine from 31st December, when his brain tumor (Glioblastoma Grade IV brain cancer) was diagnosed. Since, the tumor was quite aggressive, as per data of PET Scan showed, there was high swelling in his …

Asmanex is the common brand name for Mometasone.
This medication comes in a handy device called an inhaler.
It is used to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath for people with asthma. It is what they call a corticosteriod. It reduces the swelling in an asthmatics airways. It is a daily …

Having suffered from migrane headaches since I was a teenager I was always searching for something to help relieve the incredible pain. Ibuprofin helped but only in large doses. I was a little leary of the side effects of perscription medications for migranes. Then I discovered …

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 …

Yes folks, after buying a second hand pair of shoes, I found myself the unlucky recipient of a plantar wart. Immediatly I went to the drug store, to get some help. Dr. Scholl’s has always been a brand I trust, (love their insoles) so naturally I didn’t go the …

I suffer from multiple and painful symptoms every month, and I am always on the lookout for pain relievers that help my issues. So far, I have tried almost everything on the market, both prescription and over-the-counter remedies, and as of now, only very strong painkillers or Aleve really …

I have seen this tiny little pill around for years.I picked it up read the direction and planned for my overnight relief.
I didn’t count on the stomach cramps before this night would end.It was suppose to be mild,I am not sure of their difinition of mild but I have …

The age old trusted by mothers Woodward’s Celebrated Gripe Water is a must have in my medicine cabinet at home.
Initially I always associated Gripe Water with infants because I have never seen adults using it. My mother gave it to me and my siblings when we …

Watson’s is another chain of drugstore here in the Philippines(mostly in Manila Area). This is a chain of store owned by the “chain” of shopping malls in the country as well, the ShoeMart or the SM. Watson’s is conveniently located in all of the SM shopping malls in the …

I never leave home without my cell phone and my electrolyte replacement medication. I consider these two to be the most important things that I need to carry wherever I go. My medication has helped me manage my muscle pains as well as the cramping that I get whenever …

Dramamine is a product designed to help with motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. I have found the product helpful in a number of situations. I used to take it when we were out on our boat. I would usually need it about the second day …

I am a workingwomen and I also have 3 children and my very common problem is the headache. As we all can understand, it is not really easy to work outside and even at the home. I used to get the headache every day in the evening …

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 …

Hyland’s Menopause tablets are a homeopathic alternative to help with the symptoms of menopause. I like that I can use the Hyland’s Menopause tablets in the privacy of my home without anyone that I know finding out about my situation.
The Hyland’s Menopause tablets have not messed up any …

I have had a nasty virus for some 5-6 weeks now and I have been getting a bad headache as one of the symptoms. I had been taking normal paracetamol tablets which are effective in relieving the pain of headaches and they also take the heat off if …

I don’t get sick very often, and neither does my often. Sure, I have my yearly sinus infections and allergy issues, but getting an acutal cold or flu is extremely rare for me, since most of the time symptoms associated with that are, for me, usually caused by sinus …

Nasty head colds are already making the rounds early in the fall this year and I was lucky enough to get one of my very own. I usually go looking for something that will make me feel better mentally, like a medication that is a hot drink, or zinc …

A few months ago I got a really bad cold. I had a migraine from all of the nasal congestion, and my cough was so bad that my chest burned each and every time I coughed. My eyes were watery and I felt like my life was over. I …

Hello friends, all of us or most of us are having the same problem and that is nothing else but itching. Due to wearing some tight dress or due to sweating we get some fungus infections on our skin and it makes us to itch the skin, which …

I have been experiencing terrible nausea and I am not pregnant. I have been having hormonal difficulties that are causing me to feel very sick to my stomach. When over the counter drugs no longer worked I went to the Dr. and got prescribed Prochlorperazine. At first I was …

I was recently diagnosed with Prostate cancer and told by the doctors that I would need to have a radical prostate removal.
Since I live in a small community with only one hospital to choose from, I was apprehensive about the care I would receive because I had heard …

Clogged nose and sinuses, these are one of my most hated condition specially when I had to do some field work. It is really disturbing and annoying. Sometimes, I feel that summer is better than rainy season, this is because people are spreading this kind of sickness during the …

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 …

My husband got this nose salve when we were in Europe last spring. Because of the sudden change in temperatures, he got a cold (always does) with a really blocked nose. He recommended I use this nasal ointment when I had a minor cold last week. The …

I had a lot of success in the past trying another Dristan product that was a nasal decongestant in tablet form. My son was down with allergies and these tablets really seemed to work for him. I, on the other hand, tend to have no reaction to most over-the-counter …

I just wanted to write a small review about the Fred Meyer Pharmacy at15995 SW Walker Rd Beaverton, Oregon 97006.
I actually used to get my prescriptions filled at Target. One day I went there and a new girl was there. She had terrible customer service and was …

I have always had menstrual cramps when my menstrual cycle came around, but it was only until a couple years ago when I was in my mid to late teens when my mother decided to buy Midol, a brand of pain killer for menstrual cramps that I had seen …

While I am not a fan of sleeping pills of any kind, as I find they leave me drowsy in the morning and can be addictive, there are times when I find I need something to get a good night’s sleep, especially if I am experiencing some kind of pain. …

For several years I was treated for acid reflux, or GERD, which is a condition where acid flows backwards from the stomach and into the esophagus, causing heartburn pain and damage to the esophagus. I ate what I wanted, except for when a week-long flare-up would occur, and …

I have had psoriasis for about 20 years and have recently found considerable relief with the occasional use of Clobetasol Proprionate ointment.
My most common problem areas are my elbows, my feet and some small patches on my wrists. Sometimes my psoriasis flare-ups have been severe, with acute itching, …

I lived a many years and never had a panic attack,actually didn’t know what it was.I knew I was extremely anxious most times,easy to get upset and nervous.
The first attack was very bad in that I had a hard time figuring out what the problem was.The mind doesn’t let …

Endocet might as well be called the sister of Percoset, a medication most commonly prescribed by physicians for patients experiencing low to moderate symptoms of pain and discomfort. Endocet can sometimes eleviate pain, however, for certain patients in cases where Percoset may not agree with one’s body by …

For some reason that I still have yet to discover, I’ve broken out into small little itchy bumps all over my skin, but mainly on my legs and feet. I have many bumps on my feet, some of them are so close together that they just look like one …