I have Sjogren’s syndrome, and have always had trouble with dry eyes. When my eldest son started having trouble with dry, irritated, burning eyes I decided to try GenTeal Lubricant Eye Drops with him instead of the Refresh drops I myself use. The ophthalmologist recommended GenTeal Gel Drops because …

I started taking a generic version of Paxil (Paroxetine HCL) my second semester of college. I wasn’t adjusting well and having a pretty rotten view of life. My doctor started me on 10mg of Paroxetine for a week, then doubled the dosing. I did not have any negative side …

My husband is a heavy snorer. About 10 years ago he had surgery and that helped for a few years, but he has recently started snoring agian and it’s been interfering with his sleep and mine.
He has tried Breathe Right Nasal Strips in the past, and they …

I haven’t heard this product before but when I saw my hubby using it to relieve his body ache due to bad waking habit, Relispray is really a promising pain relief product. It is not a balm or a vaporub ointment that you can put on your aching body …

The last time my aunt visited me in Las Vegas was around March and after a full day of driving and shopping around the city, I noticed she was looking pale and her eyes were watery.
When asked, she said it was her allergies acting up but she hadn’t thought to …

If you are perimenopausal or in menopause and cannot take estrogen or do not want to take hormone therapy, you might want to try to take a supplement known as Remifemin. Remifemin is a supplement used years ago for such things as hot flashes, bloating, sleeplessness and …

The Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center is the newest hospital in Las Vegas, and it opened in 2008. My last three children were born at a different hospital in town, but my husband and I have a new insurance, so for our new baby boy, born in June …

I have always loved the winter. I’m a native of Arkansas and the winters there are pretty sparse in the way of snow, so when I moved to Michigan and experienced my first beautiful snow-covered winter, I was in love. Problem is, that’s also the time of year, pretty …

I gave birth to my son this 2009. Ciudad Medical has disappointed me. I just came home from abroad to deliver my baby but everything in the hospital disappoints me. I am a OB- GYNE nurse.I was ask by my OB to be admitted since my cervix is …

My entire family seems to have issues with very severe migraine headaches. It’s a problem that is common to more than one member of the family and between the six of us, we have tried almost every single remedy known to man. Not only have we tried over the …

I have struggled with sleeping issues for years, and tried many prescription and non-prescription sleep medications over the years. Some work for awhile, some work but make me very groggy, some are expensive, and some have other side-effects that are not very good for me. I keep trying new …

In my never-ending personal quest for the perfect antacid, I have stumbled upon Rolaids in the supermarket pharmacy isle early this year. There’s a tablet type or more like Lifesaver format and Cheerios combined. There’s always a first time to try something, so this is how it …

Mediviron Clinic, or better known to the local people as Klinik Mediviron is actually a popular clinic name with branches located throughout the Selangor state. The one which I used to frequent is the branch in Sea Park.
This clinic is quite large and tidy, allowing 4 doctors (3 …

I got fed up by the side effects that my other anti-diabetic medication caused. So, I went back to my doctor and discussed the reactions that I was having with my present medication and other drugs that I could take instead of the one I had. I told him …

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 …

Few days ago, I had a little wound in my toe. But I did not really give any attention to it. I thought it will cure by it self if I keep it clean. But I was wrong. The more I walk the bigger the wound grow. So I …

When I was pregnant with my son, I visited my doctor regularly to make sure everything went well and it did until about the third month of pregnancy when I developed a cough. Since this was my first pregnancy, I panicked a little because I have been reading a …

A healthy skin should not only be glowing but it should also be free of pimples. There are actually lots of topical agents and cleanser available in the market depending on your location. Here in the Philippines, there are lots of imported and local products for different skin types. …

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 …

Ketoprofen remain as a prescription for the longest time. Back in the late 90’s it got released over the counter as Orudis. Eventually the company that was selling Orudis over the counter felt like they weren’t making enough money so they pulled it off the over the counter market.. …

Last month I was unfortunately brought to the hospital. Not because I was sick but was rather bitten by our new doggie. Actually the dog was a Doberman and it was still too small. I was playing with the dog when it suddenly just bit my forefinger. The teeth …

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 …

The Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical Center (UPHSL Hospital) - Sto. Niño, Biñan, Laguna which is more popularly known as The Perpetual Help Medical Center has always been tagged as one of the worst hospitals in this locality. This hospital has the bad reputation of over-charging its patients …

I always knew that there was something off about me. My constant ups and downs, highs and lows… There were days where I would be so happy and elated for no reason, a feeling better than any high made by earth or mankind… I felt unstoppable, as if I …

I’m a guy who’s reaching old age. Along with that age are the numerous changes that take place in my body. There are things that I am no longer able to do mainly because my body just can’t keep up. Even though I am no longer able to do …

I first read about Melatonin in one of my health books by Dr. Oz. I heard about it again in my Change your Brain Change your Body reading. It is a supplement that works with your body’s chemistry to promote sleep. It comes in little 5 mg tabs and …

I find Glucotrol to be effective in helping me manage my blood sugar. I don’t seem to have many side effects from it either. The only one is I get loose bowel movement the first few days when I restart it if I have been off for …

I read some reviews in the reviewstream.com about the use of Combiflam tablets for relief of pain. I thought I should share my experience with this medicine. I used to take this medicine earlier when ever I used to have body pains and it used to give tremendous relief immediately.
But …

I cannot stand having headaches, I have not tolerance for them. However, when I turned 16 I started getting headaches very frequently. They range from mild and tolerable to a full fledged migraines in which I wish someone would just remove my head. I usually take Excedrin headache and …

Albuterol (sold under the trade names Proventil, Proair, Ventolin, and others, and known in many parts of the world as salbutamol) is a short-acting beta agonist bronchodilator that is used almost universally in the treatment of lung disorders like asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. As a bronchodilator, it …

I was having a series of stomach ache and discomfort for a couple of months. It has been hell on earth for me. It all started with a fever and diarrhea for a couple of days and then i have the worst constipation ever for the longest time. I …

I found that when I get sick, it is best to use one medicine for the day and one for the night. I love nighttime medicines, but know that it is not posslbe to function and go through my day after taking a nighttime medicaiton. I don’t see the …

I will be reviewing about a medicine that is significant and highly-used today, Benzoyl Peroxide.
Benzoyl Peroxide is basically for acne treatment. I have tried lots of brand that offer Benzoyl Peroxide but I stick to the B.P (benzoyl peroxide) that my dermatologist gave me for the sake of having …

My arms and shoulders have really become a problem over the past few months. I have tried a few different pain killers to try to fix this issue and found some really good ones. One medication that I tried and thought worked great was the Motrin PM Pain Reliever …

Ever since I was a kid, I have always been physically weak. I was always prone to diseases such as common colds and cough. I was always glum and down. My world was like black and white. When I got to college, my mom introduced to me a new …

Due to severe cold and cough- I was finding it very difficult to breathe normally. Blowing my nose every now and then just gave me relief for another few minutes. I was feeling terribly uncomfortable and just needed a remedy to help me get some relief from my blocked …

This is a type of laxative and comes in a suppository form. This was first prescribed because of a hemmoroid but it was nothing too serious, so I am not sure if this works for other things. The doctor may prescribe another kind but it basically works the same. …

Awhile back, I noticed these white patches on my arms about the diameter of a quarter. They didn’t itch or hurt and wasn’t contagious or dangerous, but they were a pain to look at so I visited a physician who told me they were Fungus, similar to a ringworm …

When it comes to relieving painful menstrual cramps and headaches I like to use Aleve, but sometimes the price for this pain relieving medicine is too high so I do not get it unless it is on sale. Instead, I use the Good Sense All Day Pain Relief Naproxen …

Early in 2009, I decided to get an eye examination and made the decision to get that exam at The office of Thomas Fleischmann, O.D.. Doctor Fleischmann is the owner, but his associate is Heidi Schauffle, O.D. My opinion of Heidi has fluctuated because of a negative …

Although I am living now in a place where malaria is not endemic, this sickness still exists but more in the north of Botswana. It was always advised by the doctor to take any anti malarial if I would go to areas where malaria is present. My family and …

Biofreeze is a rub on pain relieving gel for minor aches and pains. I bought this product a while back after my foot was sprained. I didn’t want to use any more Tylenol or Advil since I wanted to try something new. It’s very convenient to use as it …

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 …

Anyone tossing around the idea of quitting smoking may want to talk to their attending physician about the possibility of being prescribed Zyban. This medication can only be obtained with a prescription from a physician but can be a useful tool when trying to quit smoking. I …

I have been suffering from eczema ever since I was a kid. I also have allergic reactions to food that sometimes results to my eczema flaring up and itching like mad.
I noticed that whenever I eat seafood - crabs, prawns, lobsters, you name it - my eczema becomes …

The worst problem you can get is a backache! I never actually thought that they would be something out there, that would give you an amazing soothe to your backache, but when I got recommended ThermaCare Wraps from my mum who has also suffered from backaches, I turned it …

I experienced chicken pox before and it was very threatening. It is good when you get infected at a young age because you will have lesser scars or perhaps when it grows out, it will develop lesser. I had this when I was in my late twenties. I first …

Dr. Divina McNary was recommended to me by a good friend, who is a regular patient of this very reliable dentist. First of all, I just love the customer oriented service of this dentist. She really makes sure that her assistant follows up on appointments and test …

Soma(Carisopodol) 350 mg tablets are designed to work as a skeletal muscle relaxant and its main agent is blocking pain sensations between the nerves and the brain. This is a widely used muscle relaxant and I found that it did work well for me when I have really …

My sister-in-law gave Zam-Buk creme few weeks ago. She heard that my kids had rpoblem if the mosquito bite their skin. They will get problem if the mosquito bite their skin. I think my kids had allergic reaction if it happen. One of my kid even will get red …