There have been quite a few times that I’ve been admitted to the hospital–mostly due to diagnostic tests. But just recently, I was again admitted to the hospital due to dehydration. I was exercising heavily one day when suddenly I felt that I was going to faint. Fortunately, a …

I am sure most of you ever heard about Canesten Creme. I also knew this product long time ago, even when I was still small girl. So it must have been more than 15 years ago since my mother used this creme for somebody in the house who need …

In the recent past I have been suffering (regularly) from bad colds and one item that I alway use is Lemsip Cold and Flu medication. This has gotten to the point that I always have a satchet of it on hand just in case. One pack contains ten satches; …

In my several years of being a diabetic patient, I have tried several drugs to test which one is more effective and would give me the least or if possible no side effects at all. I have jumped from one medication to the next just to see which drug …

When I go on night shifts especially during the cold months I often suffer from gas pain. Sometimes its very disgusting because of the odor but I couldn’t help it sometimes. In addition to this problem I often suffer from being bloated and also nausea. While I was on …

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 …

Many times I get a very irritating cough which lasts for a several days. It is a very ticklish cough. I used to buy many different kinds of cough mixture from chemists. They always cost me a lot of money, mostly because I had a habit of buying different …

Allergy season is not something that I look forward to. I’m the main person who has to deal with the symptoms in the house so I end up the only miserable person. I can’t say that having allergies is the worst thing in the world but can say …

When I first saw this cough medicine at cvs, I was reminded of those miracle cure peddlers in the early 20th century who would travel with a cart full of nothing but bottles of whiskey that they claimed to be miracle cures for anything from baldness to erectile disfunction …

I have been a patient or visitor at many a health places and have to say that this hospital is a cut above. The maternity wing is very well equiped with all the medical necessities and comfort items such as a TV and a large window overlooking outside. The …

I am quite sure that the majority of people have heard the name of Ex-Lax and also know what it’s for. My grandmother has sworn by this product since I can remember, and praised it to the skies as the only product that could help with her constipation. However, I …

My grandmother gave me Lecit-E capsule when I was having acne problems. She said vitamin E aids in revitalizing the cells and is good for the skin. I took one capsule a day and waited for the result but unfortunately nothing happened. She suggested that I don’t …

Vicks Vaporub is very well known all through these years. Perhaps our great grandparents were using this in their time and let it pass until to our generation. Like me, during my childhood years my mother was so dependent on using Vicks Vaporub on us rather than prescribed medicines. …

Working for hours in front of the computers give a very stiff back and that results in some sever back pain finally. I am an accountant in a reputed firm and have to work for around 10-12 hours daily in front of the computer sitting stiffly on the chair …

I have suffered from chronic sinus problems for years, in that they often will not drain and frequently become infected. Over the years I have tried many nasal sprays including prescription and over the counter. Nothing worked really well and usually they smelt terrible and left me with a …

Merislon tab is a medicine to reduce the pain of vertigo patient.
2months ago, I came to my doctor, with a headache, and anything I see was spinning around. The doctor analyze myself, and concluded that I got vertigo.
So the doctor make a prescribed for me, and I bought the …

I do not like taking medicines in a liquid form but sometimes I have to and in this case, I always choose the one which is the most drinkable and which is the most tasteless. Aspegic fits the bill. It is in a powder form and is quickly soluble …

My youngest son has severe asthma and allergies. His asthma is particularly aggravated by pollen in the spring, and is also exercise induced. Although we have tried a variety of other prescription medications to help with his allergies, the one we have found to work best is Cetirizine. Cetirizine …

My other siblings. I hate taking their antacids because it tastes horrible; like drinking liquid baby powder flavored mint. So for minor stomach pains and gas, I usually take Kremil-S. It’s in tablet form, tastes a little minty and bitter; but definitely better tasting than other antacids. This is …

I started using LoEstrin 24FE as a cost-effective substitute for my Ortho Tricyclen Lo when the generic version was pulled from pharmacies for the equivalent of drug copyright infringement. My gynecologist recommended it to me because high dose pills (including the regular Ortho) make me sick and give me …

I have found that Aleve pain and fever reducer, 12 hour works very well for me. Aleve really works for my headaches when usually nothing helps to get rid of them. I have moderate to severe headaches.
I think it is nice that I can finally buy …

Every september, my husband’s work gets together and has a softball tournament that they train for for months. It’s all the stores in the district competing against each other. My husband is very athletic and I never anticipated he’d have an accident while playing softball of all things, but …

I needed to get an MRI and some bloodwork done. These are standard tests that I’ve had numerous times. This time, however, I was unable to use my right hand. I was stressed and the condition was getting progressively worse daily. I was no longer …

Migraines happen to almost everyone, with a wide variety of symptoms that come along with the brain-splitting headache. For example, my mother gets nausea along with her headache, while I go completely numb on the opposing side of my body (i.e. a migraine focused on the left side …

Whenever we have minor injuries and discomforts brought about by minor bumps, cuts, scrapes, bruises, muscle aches, sprains, headache, toothaches, minor burns, insect bites and even stomach crams, it is usually recommended by our mother or by the doctor to apply cold or hot compress as first aid to …

Pure & Clear by Nelsons is a tablet treatment that I only recently idly flipped through and bought. This was done at my local Lamb’s Market in Portland, OR. This treatment appeared to be simplistic, although just like many others it could be bought in a set. An assortment …

On July 14, 2005 I decided to make a change in my life. I traveled to Mexico and underwent weight loss surgery. I had the Lapband surgery done. This is where they place a band around the upper part of your stomach which gives you a …

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 …

Cholesterol problems seem to be a problem of this time. Many persons have this problem and this can be dangerous for heart attacks and other health problems.
A good diet and doing exercise or sport can help to reduce your cholesterol level in your blood. But often the problem can’t …

I used to suffer yeast infections in the mouth every now and then, and to the point that sometimes. It occurs when I least expect it, or when I take too much antibiotics because of another disease I had.
Sometimes cases of my disease was mild, but it …

I took this the last time I had a nagging cough and sore throat, on my roommate’s recommendation. It was effective, but it did not entirely take the cough away. I still had to stifle a cough every now and then, after taking the first dose, which …

I often experience chest pain located in the midline of my chest associated with some hyperacidity. This problem is usually triggered by soda intake, eating fatty foods and sometimes overeating. I consulted a doctor who diagnosed my condition as having Gastroesophageal Reflux disease. He then …

Due to injuries when I was a little younger I have some mild arthritis in my hands and knees. Usually it does not bother me at all but every now and then the arthritis in my hands starts to flare up from a lot of typing or use …

I have never suffered from allergies, but it wasn’t until meeting my husband that I saw first hand how annoying, worrisome and even debilitating allergies can be from watching my husband suffer for many years. He tried every non-prescription allergy medication there was, and never got much relief from …

Duac gel is one of my maintenance drugs. I can’t do away with with it. The moment I stop applying it, my face just goes on full blown acne.
I only apply Duac gel on my acne and nowhere else. It’s not the type of topical gel that you put …

Children do not take to being sick like adults do. When my daughter is ill, everyone knows it because she is whiny and crying, and just all around feeling miserable. I have tried various medicines on her for various ailments (that do not require a prescription medicine), …

A few days back when I happen to visit my sister’s place and was having some fun playing with her kids- I accidentally happen to slip on a rough surface and ended having a bruised both my knees rather severely. Apart from trying to stop the …

I use Tablet Glimet as anti-diabetic medicine. When first time I was detected high blood glucose level, I was very much confused and tense. I gone through lots of literature, opinions, review and more. I started all precautions like diet control, exercise, blood pressure control etc. There are lots of …

I have taken more than my share of pain relievers in the past, some have worked and some have not. Aleve Liquid Pain Relievers are by far the best in my opinion. The directions are to take two liquid tabs every 12 hours to relieve most …

When my son was only 1 month old, he had high grade fever. He was crying all the time. I have noticed that when I try to move or manipulate his left ear, the more he cried harder! Thus with the help of an otoscope, I …

I needed a little help getting to sleep during a bout with insomnia. After several nights of getting little to no sleep, I gave in and went to the store to see what I could find. I found Unisom Sleepgels on the shelf along with several other sleep aids. …

Equate Extra Strength Headache Relief contains acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine and was created to work in the same manner as Excedrin Extra Strength Headache Relief. It is less expensive then Excedrin is and is available at Walmart. The big reason I choose this over Excedrin was that it was …

We like to have the all natural thing going on but there are times when we have to shop over the counter. My wife was dealing with a urinary tract infection and there was no way for us to get in to see the doctor any time soon …

Due to increasing size and population of acne on my face. I decided to consult a dermatologist here in the Philippines. She prescribed me an anti-acne drug called Isotretinoin. It is a softgel capsule to be taken once a day. Because of its strong potency, my doctor told me …

It was my first time to use Dalacin-C Clindamycin 300mg capsule last week. I consulted my dermatologist because of a big pimple that formed on top of my nose. It was so painful, it gave me throbbing headaches and it gave me some embarassment because my nose …

A few days ago, I had to be shifted to another medication for my asthma. There have been several medications that I have tried, but had problems with its prolonged use. Over time, I usually develop some resistance to the medication and when I do, I have to go …

I have had the tendency to get very bad cramping during my menstrual cycle. I also get PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) very badly. I decided to try to alleviate some of those symptoms by using Midol Caplets Menstrual Complete that was supposed to help keep the signs and symptoms down …

I’ve been using Piriton for years and always keep a pack handy. They’re the best tablets I have found to combat hayfever, and are also great for other allergies.
The tablets are very small, and I have found that for most of the time, I only need to take half …

Most of us have heard of this little pink tummy fixer, but as an expereinced sufferer of stomach nuisances, I want to break down how effective this product really is.
Nausea/Upset stomach: If you feel like you ate too much, have motion sickness, or otherwise feel that you may vomit, …

I had tried another cvs brand of heartburn medication, which was about half the price of this cvs brand Omeprazole, at $9 for 32 count verses the $9 for the 14 count I paid for this one, but sometimes my heartburn and acid reflux is at a stage that …