Ever since I hit puberty, I have had to deal with one incredibly irritating problem…. very painful PMS symptoms. Actually, I shouldn’t say it started right when I hit puberty, but pretty close. I was about fifteen when the pain became unmanageable through the use of Motrin products. At …

I hate dealing with a sore throat, as I am sure everyone does. It makes it hard to swallow and talk, which is too things that are necessary throughout my day. I also always seem to suffer from a sore throat whenever I have a severe cough. I wanted …

I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill Tri Sprintec since I had my baby boy 3 months ago. I was also on it prior to getting pregnant. I got pregnant during the first month I was OFF the pill, so it seems to work very well. The major …

I have been experiencing very heavy bleeding for the past several days, two weeks to be exact. At first, I thought it was just due to a prolonged menstrual cycle and I really hoped that the bleeding will pass but when large blood clots half the size of my …

I have Sjogren’s Syndrome. Sjogren’s is classically characterized by dry eyes and mouth, although it can affect your entire body. I’ve dealt with it since I was in my early teens and have used eye drops daily since I was fourteen years old. My favorite all time eye drop …

Prozac is a serotonin uptake medication that battles depression. It increases the overall amount of serotonin in the brain
I was prescribed prozac a year ago. Because I would have bouts of depression that I could not control. The medication itself basically keeps you extremely calm. Although I found …

I have been taking the PREMSYN PMS maximum strength caplets for years now. I have always had a lot of problems with PMS(Premenstral syndrome) my whole life. It is a real problem for some women. I have all the symptoms, water weight, tension, headache, backache. I always know when …

If you’ve ever had the misfortune of finding yourself with a broken tooth that either suddenly happened or is suddenly hurting, then you know how much pain they can cause. Swelling, tingling, stabbing sensations all over the sides of your face, down into your jaw, up into your nose …

St Anthony’s Hospital
1000 N Lee
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 272-4226
If I ever get sick again St Anthony’s will be the place I avoid. I had an infection that was not clearing up and all the Dr could find to say was, “If you quit smoking that will help.” Well, who …

A few months ago, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. With this, a lot of blood works followed. Soon after, they found out that at such an early age, I also have Hyperlipidemia, a condition wherein there is elevated lipids in the bloodstream. I was terrified with what …

Accutane, also known as Isotretinoin, is a powerful drug used for moderate to severe acne. My personal experience with this medication was very positive. I only wish I had gone to the dermatologist earlier to avoid scarring that had already occured.
When my dermatologist suggested Accutane, I was very nervous …

I have always wanted a maintenance treatment for my asthma. And having to try one medication from another can be quite scary and also a burden. I never know what will come as a side effect for the drug that I am trying. But nevertheless, I keep on experimenting …

I think more children’s medications should be of a chewable variety. My kids are picky and syrups are almost impossible to get them to take without an exhaustive process of chasing them around the house and hearing them cry and complain about the taste afterwards. Sure, they may feel …

During my pregnancy I developed a yeast infection which makes me very uncomfortable especially during the night. I went to the nearest chemist store to inquire the best remedy to fight yeast infection. I bought lots of different creams with me and carefully reading the labels at …

About a year ago, i had fever, which was mild to moderate, severe headache most noted around my eyes and on my nasal bridge, yellowish nasal discharge and dizziness. Because of this I consulted my doctor who diagnosed me as having acute bacterial sinusitis and thus advised me …

When I get aches and pains, sometimes I take over the counter anti inflammatory medications. Many times the anti inflammatories that I sometimes take include aspirin. Recently, when I had a headache I thought that I would take a couple of aspirin, but realized I was out of them. …

This medicine has worked wonders for me many times before. You know those restless nights when you sick and nothing else seems to be working to get you better? I’ve had this feeling a couple times before and nyquil has been the answer to my prayer.
I will let you …

Traveling, irrespective of distance, is an activity I like to do with a purpose. For example, I like to go out with friends, family or do personal affair. To play things by ear is something I avoid doing, not because I have to strictly follow my schedule rather a …

When I went to the doctor some time ago, I was diagnosed with an ear infection, and Cataflam 50mg Tablets were one of the three medications that was prescribed for me.
The Cataflam was a strong painkiller that was prescribed for me in order to numb the excruciating pain …

Vicks is one of those names that has been around for quite sometime. I used it as a kid and I remember that it was always a staple in our home growing up. I do not use it all the time as an adult but every now and then …

Ambian is a medication which is used to treat sleep depervation for people who are unable to get a regular night of sleep during the week. They are specifically deleloped so that you take the medication and it puts you to sleep within 30 minutes but it does so …

When I first saw the Astring-O-Sol candy I thought it was another mouthwash series, but on closer look it turns out to be Astring-O-Sol’s first candy production. I just had a lecture for my students at the university and a sweet that cured my sore throat was what …

This Fall, after a bad bought of Bronchitis that left me quite breathless from coughing, my Physician prescribed Qvar Inhalation Aerosol.
Qvar Inhalation Aerosol, is a puffer or inhaler, that looks like any other puffer that I see asthma or environmental allergy friends use. Essentially its a small purple L-shape …

I love using this medicated patch to ease any pain in my body especially associated with muscle or joint pains. It works much effective after taking a warm shower when the pores in my skin are open. The patch with menthol ingredient in it just works wonders in easing …

For years, we’ve been using Alaxan at home for relief of body and muscle pains. A doctor said that Alaxan is a muscle relaxant, and should not be used to treat headaches because the pain will not subside. So that’s why it never helped with my migraines in the …

One of the worst feelings to have is being sick. It prevents you from going to work, going to school, going out with your friends, cleaning the house, doing chores, running errands, etc. And if there is no one else to do some of these things, then it’s even …

They say that those who rarely speak tend to have more bacteria in their mouths and throats than those who often speak. I guess that could be the reason why I’m always having sore throats and those pesky mouth sores because when I’m in the office there are no …

In the Philippines, people have all swarmed up drugstores and even beauty specialty stores because of several and different types of whitening products that promises wonderful effects in a short time. One of the most common now is the Glutathione. There have been many variants of this medicine, or …

I have felt awful for a few days now. I caught a cold that has really got me in the chest which is now left badly congested with phlegm. I also have a blocked nose which is especially bothersome at night as I have to sleep with …

Cytomel is a medication usually prescribed for a thyroid disorder. There are two types of thyroid disorder. One type is a hyperactive thyroid — in this type of disorder, a thyroid releases too many hormones. The other kind of thyroid disorder is an under active thyroid. …

I’m pretty pro-active when it comes to catching the common cold. Any time I feel even the slightest bit “off” in that regard, I immediately start taking something of a preventative nature. Plus, I’ve started, a few months ago, taking Flinstone vitamins every day with my teenage kids (even …

While driving on my way to my grandmother’s house in the province, my nape started to ache and I had this pulsating headache that was hard to ignore. I knew instantly that I was having a hypertensive attack. Rather than risk driving while my head and nape hurt, I …

I am not a fan of cough medicines, as I usually stick to throat lozengers, but when I had a cough I just couldn’t get rid of, my pharmacist suggested I try Buckley’s Mixture. I was hesitant at first, most cough medicines I have tried have
either left me so …

I use Advil cold and sinus medicine as my first choice cold medicine when I actually get sick to help me stay on the job by controlling my symptoms. I have a chronic sinus infection, so when I come down with a cold or when the weather changes …

I have had a few ear infections within the last year. One time, I was sick and went to the doctor. My left ear was hurting. The doctor looked in my ears. I ended up having an ear infection in both ears. My right …

Some people may not see lip balm as medicine. If you have a problem with really dry chapped lips, it is definitely medicine. I don’t have a particular lip balm that I use. I usually just try to keep my lips moisturized with something. I live in the desert …

I don’t get sick often, in fact I usually get what I call the seasonal head cold. Where once a year right before warm weather comes I get a cold. It usually consists of the normal stuffy head, runny nose, coughing, etc.. And I take …

I have used miralax both for myself and on children. In the United States where I live this product has only been over the counter for a few years. Before that it was only by prescription. Back when it was prescription I did use …

lysovit b-complex medicine is a multi vitamin come in syrup form. these are manufactured by pfizer company. it is usually for children who need some multi vitamin but adults can also use. it helps in providig relief from nausea. i have tried this medicine for nausea and it helps …

If you are traveling on Route 202 in Pennsylvania, shortly after you hit the West Chester area, you are sure to note West Chester Hospital on the right hand side of the road. This state of the art medical complex is sure to impress most people. It offers …

My biggest complaint about buy cold or flu medicine is that you cannot pick and choose your symptoms, and therefore take exactly the medicine you need to treat only the symptoms you are suffering from. For instance, all of my colds are sinus related with a fever, and my …

First of all, just to be clear, when I went to The Charles Dental Group, they were at another location. They’ve closed that office and merged in with a pre-existing location. I’ve had contact with them, but haven’t actually been to this physical office. However, the …

I feel that having a cough is extremely annoying. I can deal with a regular clear my throat cough, but find it difficult to cope with the harsh chest burning cough. Besides the bad feeling, I hate the repetitiveness of a consistent cough and feel it brings entirely too …

I have allergies and sinus problems. As a result I get quite a few headaches. I have tried many different over the counter medicines, as Motrin, etc. I even tried Extra Strength Tylenol. The Tylenol worked the best but did take a while to …

I have yearly allergic rhinitis. I have had this problem since I was about high school. Now that I am in my 30s I have been plagued by it on a daily basis. In fact it has become a way of life for me already. Every night before …

I was recently prescribed Adderall XR for my ADHD. So far, I have noticed a major improvement.
I can actually sit down and do some homework without being distracted by everything. Also, I have lost my appetite which is helping me lose some extra weight.
I have the 20mg dose, but …

Equate: Ultra Strength Muscle Rub is not some miracle medicine, but it does indeed provide pain relief to areas of the body that are sore or ache. It is a topical cream that is not at all greasy like some similar products are, so once applied, it will soon …

When you have a small child in the house, you have to take care on all fronts from protection to basic hygiene. In spite of taking all precautions, they sometimes fall ill.
Then you have to rush to doctors and pay heavy fees for the prescription.
My little daughter has the …

Since about three or four years, I have problem concerning chronic pain. I tried and tried so much different over the counter and prescription medications to control it but nothing worked. So one day I visited my doctor and suggested me to try this medication out because he explained …

I get my share of aches and pains, mainly due to a bad back and an arthritic wrist. When the pain is evident but not overpowering, I use Advil Liqui-Gels to dissolve the pain because they’ve worked wonders for me over the years. They’re small gel-filled capsules …