When I first started taking Cymbalta for body aches and pains, everything seemed fine. I didn’t really notice much of a difference in my ailments, but my mood had lifted. The doctor prescribed me the normal 60 mg dose, and I took it every day for almost …

It is winter time , and that means that sore throats and the flu are going around. I just got over the worst sore throat I have had in a couple of years , and I give the credit to my fast recovery to this wonderful medicine. Normally I …

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 …

Whenever I have problems falling asleep warm tea usually does the trick. However, I have been having more and more difficulty falling asleep lately and wanted to find something that would give me a good night’s rest. I have always dreaded not being able to sleep, because I end …

NY Doctor Profile.com is a great website to find a physician state wide or even check on a physicians credentials. It gives you the physicians, medical school background, as well as any organizations he or she belongs to and most importantly if the physician had any legal …

I, like many others in society, have done more than my share to wreck my God-given body through various manners and activities. Some of which can and will include excessive belief that I could play tennis (five years), Taekwondo (2 and a half years and a blue belt later), dancing …

Last month, I switched from the Depo Provera shot of birth control to a pill. Before that, I had been on Depo for 3 years!
Depo Provera is a form a birth control given by vaccine. You must have a prescription; however, you can administer the vaccine yourself. The …

A(H1N1) virus has been rampant this year and had caused several related diseases to the public. As for me, I had the common influenza too along with respiratory tract infection. After consulting my physician, she prescribed me with a very pricey medicine. It is called Bactolav (co-amoxiclav) which …

Dexamethazone Elixir is Cortio Steroid that is used for people with chronic asthma and also for treating croup attacks. I have reviewed other steroids and I do not feel highly about them. But if your child needs it then what can you do? This is the medicine that many …

I have developed hemorrhoids and varicose veins in my legs due to lack of circulation in my body. One of the herbal supplements I have been taking to help treat my hemorrhoids and the varicose veins in my legs is the Thompson Horse Chestnut Supplement. So far, I have …

This is an analgesic and antipyretic drug. It reduces the pain and and it helps with minor inflammation reducing the body temperature. The pill is white and round, it is not very difficult to swallow although it is not very small and it has bitter taste so I always …

Every single one of us has come into contact with smoking in our daily lives. There are many of us, many who may even read this, who has suffered at the expense of smoking also. Many of the negative effects include increased risks of lung cancer, heart attacks and …

My husand and I had three prematurely born babies that each required several week stays in Christiana Neonstal Unit in Christiana Hospital in Wilmington, Delware. Not only were were displeased with the hospital all three times that our children were in the Neotatal, but the whole process of …

I work with my hands all the time and that means often immersing them in water, getting in contact with abrasive substances be it soap or even natural ones (the most notorious are chilli, onions and garlic when cooking). I try to wear rubber gloves to protect them …

During my second pregnancy I decided to try a different doctor than the one I had before. I had some of my friends and acquaintances recommend him to me. His name was Dr. Frederick Harlass. He is a very well known OBGYN in the city. He seemed …

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 …

I was hospitalized before when I had this recurring fever. I thought I had dengue so I rushed to the hospital so I can have the proper diagnosis of what my illness was. Well the doctor found out that my tonsils were infected. They saw a puss in it …

As a child and teenager, I suffered from horrible allergies. These allergies were accompanied by headaches, watery eyes, runny nose, and a clogged nose. I think that is one of the worse feelings a person can ever have. I got tired of walking around sneezing all of the time …

Anbesol Jr. Bubble Gum Flavored Instant Brace Pain Relief is not something my family uses for braces. Neither of my children has had to have braces 9yet). I’m quite sure the time will come. However, we use Anbesol Junior for pain when teeth are coming in, or alternately when …

Apo-indapamide, or simply known as indapamide is a drug prescribed to people with high blood pressure (hypertension) because it is a diuretic. People have high blood pressure because of the water from the sodium, thus more pressure, thus they need a diuretic to ‘excrete’ the water out of the …

I discovered just how effective Covonia was for coughs a few years ago and wish I had discovered it sooner. There are different types of cough syrups —“ Original Bronchial Balsam, Chesty Coughs, Dry Tickly Coughs and Night Time Formula which is the one I tried. I …

I usually run to my trusty NyQuil whenever I’m not feeling good, but it was my husband’s job this time around to take care of me and head to the store to get me something to help me feel better and, unfortunately I thought at the time, he didn’t …

I had the chance to get admitted at this hospital when I was still in the Philippines. It is a family-owned business which spanned three generations already. Although I knew the owners who are well-known family in the community, it didn’t influence me much in my decision to …

When I was a kid, I used to lay in bed for hours, unable to fall asleep and sometimes with quite a feeling of the “jitters”. I was unable to lay still and could never get comfortable and, as I got older, had to resort to taking sleeping pills …

I always have trouble with my stomach. I mean, if I skipped meals or drank too much soda/coffee/tea, I would always suffer of hyperacidity and frequent belching. So I went to a gastro-entorologist to have my stomach checked, and he prescribed Zantac 75mg for me to try out for …

Jogging is also my own way of releasing stress in my body. I do this every day to keep my body as well as my heart healthy. Because my body is constantly stressed while jogging, I make sure that my body is well-hydrated and well-nourished by drinking the right …

Sometimes strenuous work can be stressful particularly at times when I spend hours sitting in front of a computer and reading documents. I can no longer afford to spend time watching television shows or read my favorite books because I’m afraid it might trigger my migraine. Even when I …

I have had trouble sleeping for the past few months. I’ve tried all types of different ways to actually help me sleep better. After searching for different methods, I decided to go ahead and try Ambien. I docotr has been telling me about it for the past couple of …

Allow me to blurt out my contempt toward this bi-polar weather we have here. It pours, and then it stops from time to time. At the same time, you can almost say, “it’s raining colds,” because everyone’s getting sick of it. Umbrellas out, and so should …

Azo Yeast tablets are tablets that can help relieve symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection. They are homeopathic in origin. I like these tablets because they are inexpensive at 6 dollars a bottle at Walmart.
Anywhere you buy them online also they retail anywhere from five to eight …

I have recently been having a lot of problems with nasal congestion. I feel that these issues are due to the wind blowing constantly and dust irritating my nostrils. Though I like to keep my nose clear, I do not like taking allergy medications that make me drowsy. I …

I usually don’t get sick all that much. However, when I do get sick, I really get sick. This is especially true in cold and flu season. I usually get a cold at least three times a year and the flu at least once.
When I do Theraflu …

For as long as I can remember I have been plagued with sore throats. There seems to be no underlying problem as to why I get them (I have had countless tests over the years all pointing to..nothing!.
It seems to be one of those things as my doctor …

Bach Rescue Remedy Natural Stress Relief Spray helps not only with stress relief but with insomnia and depression. Created by Dr. Edward Bach, a physician and a homeopathic researcher, the spray has 5 flower extracts: Impatiens, Rock Rose, Cherry Plum, Clematis, and Star of Bethlehem. All these are known …

I am a nurse, and an only child. When my dad became gravely ill, I was caught between working at my home, and having to leave and drive 150 miles out of town, every 3-4 days. I was destined to meet up with staff in the worse …

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. …

Our family doctor prescribed this antibiotic for faster healing of a wound that occurred to my son below the chin after he fell face down on the floor. It was a deep cut and as required stitches just at the chin area. First the doctor recommended tissue …

Last week at work was just stressful. There were so many deadlines that I had to meet. There were also several tasks that had to be presented and numerous seminars that I had to attend. I was getting only 3 hours of sleep at night and the lack of …

My son hardly eat vegetables. Only certain kind of vegetables that he like to eat. And those vegetables also need to be ground so he doesn’t have to chew anymore when he eat it. I don’t know why he is doing like that.
To give more vitamins for his …

So many people are concerned about heart disease and high cholesterol at the moment, and I am no exception. I have found that diet and exercise can help the situation, however, in some cases, a little extra help is needed as well. After doing a lot of …

Qvar, a product of Ivax, is a prescription inhaled corticosteroid (anti-swelling drug) used to treat asthma and other conditions that cause the lungs to swell. It is available in 80mcg and 40mcg dosages; your health care provider will prescribe the appropriate dose. The active ingredient in Qvar …

My baby had mild diarrhea with frequent passing of motion. I just consulted a doctor near by. He prescribed Loperamide syrup. This grape flavored syrup is effective. I gave just this single syrup to my 14 month old baby and diarrhea was gone after the medicine …

When I recently got a cold, I had to agonize through it until a friend gave me a couple of different medications to try. I had a terrible cough above all else. I was suffering the normal cold symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes, however the cough was …

Occasionally my family suffers from winter coughs and bronchitis. Our Nova Scotia winters can be very cold and wet leading to bad colds and flu.
This is an exceptional cough syrup. Bronchial Cough Syrup made by a little known medical company called Praxis, is effective for both adults and children. …

When I delivered my second baby, I was in so much pain, especially right before her head was delivered. Thus, my obstetrician decided to give me Nubain Nalbuphine drip, meaning she incorporated one ampule of this medication into my IV fluids and this really did the trick in …

A few days ago, I got one of the worst colds ever. I needed something to make the symtoms diminish while keeping me awake, so I could go to work. I tried Tylenol’s cold pills for daytime. The pills’ purpose is to clear head congestion and …

I have really hated this summer. And for the same reasons why I normally hate summertime in Las Vegas which is a desert after all and not all that far from Death Valley which is perhaps the hottest place in the entire Earth. I mean, the heat has always been …

This medication took forever to work! First, my pharmacy gave me the generic version, and all I got was a nasty dry mouth side effect. Then, we tried the brand version. After like a month I noticed a slight change. I think this is more useful for say depression …

After veiwing a very convincing commercial put forth by Advil for their (at the time) new product - Advil Liqui-Gels - I set out to my nearest pharmacy and bought a box.
I’ve always found that ibuprofen (the active ingredient in Advil)works well with my body aches, better than acetaminophen …

A couple of nights ago I slept funny and developed a huge knot in my shoulder. I asked my boyfriend for a massage to loosen it, but two days later it was still giving me jip. It was time to bring out the big guns!
Deep Heat spray comes in …