Most of my family members use this skin cream since a long time but I never found a particular use for it until 3 months back when I started developing a kind of skin allergy on my upper arms and legs where the skin was getting dark with red …

If there is anything in our house that we can’t live without, it would be our Tums chewable antacid tablets.
My wife and I both love spicy foods but our stomachs don’t. And, the foods have different effects on both of us. She gets gassy, I get heartburn. We found …

I have found myself feeling backed up quite often lately. This is strange because I never really had to deal with this problem before. I think it may be because I don’t incorporate enough fiber and whole grains into my diet, but I have found myself to be very …

My grandchild who was 4 years old was having fever then. I got so worried because it was two days already and his fever was on and off. I had his blood tested to know if there is any sign of dengue but it was negative. The doctor …

My husband has many lung problems. It’s not very often that we can find something that helps him very much.
We recently moved and his new pulmonologist prescribed him this Acapella Vibratory Therapy System. He called it a “Flutter Valve” too.
This device looks like a rubber bulb, sort of like …

Celebrex is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is known as a cox-2 inhibitor. It, and similar drugs like Vioxx and Bextra were developed to provide a better alternative to Aspirin for many arthritis type conditions. I take it for ankolyzing spondylititis, which is an inflammation of …

Hydrocortisone Cream was suggested by my Dermatologist to help with an eczema problem that I have. I bought Relief Plus Hydrocortisone Cream, Maximum Strength, which is made specifically for the K-Mart Corporation. The cream that I bought is a 1 ounce tube of 1.0% hydrocortisone acetate. …

When I get bitten by mosquitoes, the bite itches and itches for days on end. Worse than that, the bite swells up into a huge purple bulge, and the purple color gets deeper and deeper and lasts for ages, before it starts fading again. Also, it is …

I have my fair share of acne scars. Even in my mid twenties, I struggle to keep blemishes at bay. To fight my acne, I use Neutrogena products. One of my favorite products is the Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment.
On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, a maximum strength effectiveness product, is true to …

Ponstan SF is the brand name for mefenamic acid. Since somtimes. I have a low pain tolerance depending on the pain I am feeling, I have tried a lot of generic and branded mefenamic acids but because I keep using them it turned out that I somehow became tolerant …

Dysmenorrhea or menstrual pain is really uncomfortable and painful for women. Some women may not experience this but there are others like me, who get to experience this pain during menstrual period. It ranges from mild to severe pain. On my part, I have been suffering from dysmenorrhea since …

If you have a healthy body free of all ailments, you are bound to give good results in your field. But even a small headache can lead to disasters in work.
It was all ok for me but due to over burdened with work, I developed a light headache. I …

Hello everyone. For months I’ve been suffering from terrible headaches among other things, I do not known where they come from and therefore I don’t know how to deal with them.
I tried a lot of painkillers and I ended up getting used to them and they stop having the …

For years, I have suffered digestive issues such as heartburn, vomiting, nausea, flatulence, irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. One of the herbal supplements I take with meals on a daily basis to help relieve, treat and sometimes even prevent these conditions from happening is the Spring Valley Chewable Papaya …

Alka Seltzer has been a familiar product to me ever since I can remember. I can remember my father taking Alka Seltzer thirty years ago. That familiar plopping sound of the Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of cold water, and the the fizzing sound. I …

I had the chance to use this heat wrap when I had a mild sprain on my back after I fell down in the bathroom. My sister in law recommended this product to me because she used it when she sprained her hip joint and it worked well …

I find this Bronchial Mixture from Sainsbury’s own brand to be an adequate expectorant which soon gets me expelling the phlegm from my lungs, but an ineffective cough suppressant. I have had a couple of bad cold viruses in succession and I am entirely fed up with the …

We all already know that there are a lot of medicines in the market to help your skin and to help different areas of your body as far as skin is relate but i have come across a few creams lately that really keeps me thinking, this skin medicine …

During the cold and flu season, I get more than my fair share of sickness. I try everything I can within reason to get rid of the symptoms. On one occasion, I purchased a box of the Theraflu, which is one of my favorite medicines. I just decided to …

The reason I bought Daktarin Oral Gel is because I have Stomatitis or what they call mouth sore. I got it when I change the toothpaste I usually use. Truly, every time I change my toothpaste, mouth sore always happen after and I need to suffer a week or …

My wife often gets bad flu when the weather is cold. Apparently, she had sinusitis, and a few months ago she had surgery to reduce the frequency of common symptoms from sinusitis. This was indeed able to reduce the frequency of colds, but she still could not escape the …

Having Robitussin cough syrup is a miracle for me. I have been looking for a cough syrup that works quickly. Before when I am having a dry cough, my old syrup solved it but I will suffer after 4 hour. So I switch to Robitussin to find a solution. …

Tylenol, everyone has used it many times in their lives, but I, personally, hate using it. My reasons why? First off the taste. Usually, it is in the its usual minty taste and it feels like I’m drinking pure mouthwash. Disgusting. In addition, there is strong medical advice that …

The acne scars on my face were worrying me to hell for quite sometime and marred my beautiful face to great extent. Although I did try using various creams and lotions to get rid of them, nothing really worked successfully. This is when one of my friend suggested that …

My thyroid problem had only been cured and had only stabilized recently, and I have had this condition since I was 16 years old. I was diagnosed with a hypothyroid condition, and it was hard for me since I thought I was getting fat and I wasn’t really the …

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 …

I read about this supplement in my Change your Brain Change Your Body. It talked about how this drug helped the brain relax. Supposedly it helps with anxiety and also acts like an appetite suppressant. And, it is also a happy drug that boosts serotonin. I was a little …

I have suffered from constipation my whole life. I have tried every type of fibre, laxative, fluid,etc. and the last combination my doctor had me on was Lactulose and Senokot. Anyone who has suffered from constipation knows these products and how harsh they can be. I was absolutely miserable …

No matter how many precautions I take regarding my health, I always spend each winter suffering from severe cold and flu outbreaks. Because I cannot afford to be slowed down by illness, I rely on Vicks VapoRub Nasal Decongestant/Cough Suppressant.
Vicks VapoRub Nasal Decongestant/Cough Suppressant has been one of …

Dealing with my latest pains, I have found that the colder the cream or gel, the better the pain relief. Though I have had some luck with the hot cold therapy, the cold seems to really get into my muscles and work the pain away, while reducing some of …

In my medical practice as a physician, I usually encounter in-patients and even out-patients having problems with being underweight and having loss of appetite. These problems may be due to another health problem such as depression, chronic illness, etc.
Everytime I encounter such clinical problem, I always recommend my …

For several months I have noticed that I sometimes have some tingling sensation on both of my hands and arms. However, it’s more on the left that is more involved. I causes me to have less sensation on both of my hands. And I have noted …

I have been using Wal-Mart Equate Chlortabs Antihistamine Allergy Tablets for over ten years now. I first found these allergy pills when I ran out of a very expensive prescription I got from my ETN (ear, nose and throat doctor). It cost me $60 for a prescription …

The Stridex duel solutions bottle is one that I got for my girlfriend last month back I was walking through the grocery store and noticed the thick grey bottle which grabbed my attention. It looked nothing like I had ever seen before and so I noticed the thick bottle …

As a stressed person with lots of problems on my mind, I always have trouble sleeping. I am searching for the perfect sleeping drug available, and I am active on several forums of this kind. However, the organism will create immunity to any kind of sleeping drug after a …

This spray against scabies is rather difficult to obtain in the drug stores in my area, but it was available at the time when I needed it. Regrettably I got scabies when I was living in the dormitory at the university. There was an infection, and I was unlucky …

Have you ever heard about Sanmol syrup? I think if you are living in my country, you probably know already what Sanmol product is. Especially for you who have small kids in the house.
Sanmol syrup is the right medicine that you can give to your kid if they have …

I went to Planned Parenthood for a yeast infection, and had a great experience. It’s not just a good place for pregnancy/STD related issus, but all issues related to women’s health.
When I first arrived, I saw two elderly people handing out pamphlets and rosaries. Pro-lifers, no doubt. There was …

I was prescribed Percocet as a pain reliever to help relieve pain that is associated with my severe migraines. I was supposed to take one pill when I felt the onset of pain. I only used this medication for a short period of time because I did …

After a year of using another brand of contraceptive pills, my doctor suggested that I try Yasmin, since I need a pill with an anti-androgen in it. I took contraceptive pills not for birth control purposes but for my Polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS)which was diagnosed in 2005.My OB-Gyne prescribed Yasmin …

Because I was diagnosed with having Irritable Bowel Syndrome several months ago, I remained in constant battle with this illness. I would often feel the urgency for bowel movement wherever I am, also I would get this feeling of inability to completely evacuate the entire stool and as well …

I’ll be honest and say I’ve never seen ringworm a day in my life til it looked like my oldest son had it. I’m not sure how it got it or what caused it, but I at least knew enough about it to know what it looks like, and …

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 …

A few months ago, I had a really serious cold. It seemed everlasting and torturous. After trying multiple cold syrups, I was not having any luck. Whatever hit me, hit me fast and hard. I wanted to try something I never tried before, hoping to find the perfect remedy. …

Last winter, I was sicker than a dog. I had a terrible case of bronchitis, but I avoided going to the doctor, which was very stupid. I figured I could cure my self using over the counter medications and by using home remedies. I took cough …

I travel frequently, and am always worried about picking up a nasty stomach bug or food poisioning whilst in a foreign country. Dukoral has absolutely given me peace of mind and almost transformed how I think about food while I am abroad.
This is an oral vaccine against traveller’s diarrhea. …

I think Dr. Scholls Pain Reliever Ingrown Toe Nail is an amazing product. I was in terrible pain due to an ingrown toenail. I really wasn’t sure what the pain was from on day, when I was at work, because I had my shoes and socks on. When I …

I first became aware of VYTORIN, which is a medication prescribed for people with elevated cholesterol, when I saw it advertised on television when it first came on the market. Then I also began to see VYTORIN advertised in some of the magazines I subscribe to. …

Moringa Oleifera (malunggay leaves)is in every 250mg capsule of Natalac. It costs P8.95 in drugstores. It is a post natal supplement which adds and helps in milk production for lactating mothers. This was not prescribed to me but I chose to buy this to increase my milk supply after …

Paroxetine (Paxil being the brand I consumed) was prescribed to me by a well-intentioned doctor as a treatment for my depression. The drug works by increasing the amount of serotonin (which helps perk up the mood) that travels to the brain. I had a very surprising and …