I have always been prone to getting bruises probably because I am naturally clumsy. I would tend to bump into furniture, get my finger stuck in something and then if I am unlucky, I would get a wound, a scrape or at the very least, a bruise.
The wooden garage …

Eckerds Pharmacy is unfortunately, the closest pharmacy to our home residence. So, in terms of getting my prescriptions filled, I use their pharmacy services. While I must admit that the acutal pharmacists that work there could not be nicer or easier to work with, actually getting ahold …

Like most medications available over-the-counter these days, you’re looking at spending about $7 (maybe less if you’re lucky), for about 24 tablets per box. Such is the case with the Chlro-trimeton allergy tablets. But, every time we have an allergy or congestion problem come up in our house, I’m …

When allergy season hits me, it hits me hard. I have very bad allergies and I need something that will knock it out so that I can keep on going through the day. My doctor suggested that I try Sudafed and I choose the non-drowsy formula so that I …

Last week I happened to just slip off the stairs and landed up spraining my foot. Initially the pain I experienced was just mild, and I was expecting it to get healed in a few hours. But to my disappointment the pain not only increased but the swelling caused …

I think it’s very interesting as well as amusing as to how each person considers what is the best medicine for pain relief. Earlier in another review, I had stated that I thought Advil was my go-to pain pill, whereas my best friend’s standby was Motrin. Well, for my grandmother, …

It’s been few days since my kids got cough. I think the virus was coming from their friends at school. There is no body sick for the last few days. I thought it was just a small coughing but after few days it did not stop, I brought my …

I have dry eyes. When I first started working with my eye doctor she gave me Optive to use for the dry eyes. I used it throughout the day. Optive is a moisturizing eye drop made by Allergan. My eyes did better while using it. …

I am a mother of two boys and a house wife. My youngest is 5 while the older one is 7 years old.
My youngest son is allergic to shrimps; when ever he eats that he always gets allergic reactions on his skin. Once in a family gathering my son …

Some time ago I was having problems with a pain in my stomach which I thought might be the onset of an ulcer. I could feel the acid burning my stomach to the point where I found it hard to fall asleep many nights or even do certain exercises. …

Tramadol (Ultram)
Tramadol (Ultram)
Tramadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Tramadol extended-release is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain when treatment is needed around the clock. My doctor prescribed me some of this medicine in 50mg tablets. I have a knee that throbs from time to …

I don’t like pain killers because I am always afraid to become addicted to them but also that after some time I would need higher amount of it to kill the pain. So I prefer using gels than pills.
Yesterday I left the house and it wasn’t raining so I …

I am one of those people prone to headaches, migraine and colds. Usually, my first recourse is White Flower Embrocation Oil, also called White Flower Oil or Hoe Hin Pak Fah Yeow. This oil is composed of menthol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptus oil, camphor and lavender.
White Flower Oil was …

I don’t know about you, but every time I see the Slim Quick commercial on the television set, I have to laugh, but in reality the commercial, although comical is very true about the way women’s weight fluctuate. Those commercials are very accurate for me and I am …

Recently while working on the computer, my eyes suddenly started feeling itchy and scratchy —“ especially in the corners close to the nose. Initially I felt that it was just another itch and so kept neglecting it for the some days. But when I found that the itching had …

I can’t even begin to count the number of medications my husband and I have taken over the years, and that’s just the over-the-counter variety! As a child, our parents seemed stuck on particular products, which we carried with us into adulthood, and as we became parents, we discovered …

Methylprednisolone (brand names include Medrol) is a steroid prescribed for the treatment of inflammation, and normally taken orally as a series of tablets. It is frequently used in the treatment of arthritis and inflammatory respiratory conditions like asthma and bronchitis.
I have taken methylprednisolone tablets several times when asthma-related …

I have had many experience with Hutcheson Medical Center. The best department in the entire hospital that I have had dealings with was the labor and delivery unit. I have had three children there so I have had several experiences, all were good. The nurses on all shifts are …

As a college student, I tend to take a lot of naps. And when I say that I take a lot of naps, I mean literally once a day and am often tempted to take more than that! Unhealthy, I know. I am almost convinced that …

Sometimes it’s hard to find deodorants that don’t leave white streaks on your clothing, aren’t too runny or too dry, and one that gives you full time protection. And a good smelling one wouldn’t be that bad either! So I decided to look online for a good deodorant, and …

I’m not sure what it is about this fall season, but I have been suffering from a really bad case of seasonal allergies since this past weekend.
After having to drag myself out of bed yesterday and realizing I couldn’t call in sick to work (we had too many people …

I first booked in for a routine appointment with Specsavers last year, and got first class treatment there. My mum was also having a routine appointment and had been with them for years and she also got the same treatment. We were both treated by friendly staff from the …

I purchased Hyland’s Homeopathic Cold’n Cough for Kids when my 2 year old daughter got sick with a really terrible cold. The pediatrician said her congestion, nasty cough, stuffy nose, and sore throat were simply caused by a virus and there wasn’t much they could do to help her …

I got poison ivy once as a child, and it was the worst experience of my life, and very scary too, because I had no idea what it was and wasted a lot of time before telling my parents, worried they would rush me off to the hospital never …

I always have some allergic reaction, especially when I get exposed to dust and heat. But about more than two years ago, my allergic reaction really went overboard when the rashes I had became too extensive, there were big patches of reddish rashes allover my face and my …

In my late teens, I had a bout of bladder troubles that lasted a little over eight months. It probably started as a severe bladder infection, which was cured by one of the eleven antibiotics I was to take before seeing a specialist who diagnosed the problem properly. (It …

A few months back, my husband and I went to see a gynecologist. We have been married for 4 years now and until now, I’m still unable to get pregnant. After doing some fertility tests, the gynecologist explains that I suffer from a symptom of PCOs. That’s why it’s …

I am a teacher and a social worker who believes that it is simply being smart to have regular check ups regarding our health. One of these check points that I find people are reticent to take care of is the HIV testing. I am delighted to write that …

I have been a person with allergies all my life. I’m allergic to dust, pollen, cats, dogs, pretty much anything with fur. This has really been unfortunate for me, as I love animals and being outside whenever possible. After a visit to my allergist last fall, Singulair was recommended …

Sometimes in the process of trying to find a good antidepressant for a patient, doctor and patient alike will end up going through several choices to find the one that works well. As with everything else, not every medication is going to work the same for every patient. This …

I first discovered Imodium Advanced when I got very sick while vacationing overseas. I was sick enough to risk trying something I had never tried before, mainly because it was an adventuresome vacation (Morocco), and I didn’t want to miss a moment of it lying in bed. I was …

When I was younger, my mom gave me Tempra Forte syrup to rid me of my fever. I remember that it didn’t taste good, but taking ti with fruit juice or eating some candy afterward always made the aftertaste go away. Like most children, I seldom sleep or rest …

As my friends wedding date approached closer, I left no stone unturned to do all the possible shopping required for the wedding. Though I did have a blast at the wedding, little did I know that I had already invited great trouble. Due to the continuous shopping spree in …

I hate getting sick with a cold/flu in the winter time, but I especially hate getting sick with a cold/flu in the winter while I’m in school. Last winter I came down with a really bad cold. I was so congested and I just kept coughing up mucous, sneezing, …

When I was a little girl, I had terrible Strep Throat. In fact, without fail, every time the seasons changed, I would get Strep Throat because my tonsils would swell to the size of golf balls and I’d have massive bouts of fevers. But the fevers I could stand. After …

Being diagnosed a year ago of having Addison’s disease to me came as a big shocker. I didn’t realize that the signs that I’ve had were already the symptoms of the disease. I kept ignoring those until my aunt noticed it and was quite worried, so she had me …

When ever myself or any person of my family had nasal congestion due to common cold or any other infection, I use to take Otrivin nasal drop. It gives me instant relief from nasal blockage. Being doctor I also prescribe my patient same medicine.
As it gives instant result , …

Effexor remains one of the more prescribed anti-depressants on the market and for many it has proven to have mixed results. Yes, there will be those individuals who will rave about how effexor had changed their lives and allowed them to experience a major turn around in terms of …

Chantix is a prescription medication that is used to help you stop smoking. I think that it really helps. It was a big step to go to the doctor and ask for the prescription but I am so very glad I did. It does such a good job …

Equate Multi-Symptom Cold/Flu Relief Non Drowsy Day Time is not what I would call a bad product really, but I have used better cold and flu relief medicines in the past. I did indeed enjoy some relief with this product, though. I felt a reduction is congestion so I …

Going to the dentist is not on my priority list to do because I am the biggest wimp when it comes to people sticking their hands in my mouth and poking my gums. I have been to several dentist offices since I moved to Georgia six years …

I started lifting weights some time ago in order to get more toned, and while I was pleased with the results I was getting, I noticed something of a side effect with one of my knees which began around the same period of time that I just started. I …

I have been on this birth control for nearly 5 years now. This birth control allows me to have my period every three months. I’ve considered switching to the other forms of birth control that allow you to have it every 5 years or more but they are more …

I have struggled with severe allergies from a young age. Every year, I dread the changes in the weather season since they tend to be marked by watery eyes, a sore throat, and a runny nose. Even though my allergy symptoms tend to be almost unbearable, I …

Since I was a child up to now, I oftenly get some sinus infections. Everytime, my nose isn’t starting running or sneezing but I must say that I am just feeling like if a truck was parked directly on my face. This is the symptoms that makes me know …

PrimaCare One Prenatal vitamin is a once a day pill to help promote healthy pregnancy. I like some aspects of this purple pill. I do think it has helped my hair and skin and nails like it advertises. It also advertises it helps soften stools, I do not notice …

Levaquin is a great super antibiotic. It is especially good for pneumonia, however lately doctors use it for really severe infections. I found it to work great, however it can only be taken for 7 days and I noticed after day 3 of one dose daily, that …

My eyes are pretty sensitive and unfortunately they tend to get irritated pretty easily. Sometimes I might accidentally drop some product into my eye while applying eye makeup or I might rub my eyes too much if they get itchy due to allergies. Either way, I deal with a …

Before giving birth to my first (and only) daughter, I asked around what vitamins should I give her. I asked my friends who are all mothers, and those with nieces or nephews living with them on what their babies are taking. Most of them suggested that I give my …

If there’s one thing I hate the most about suffering from allergies, it’s the symptom associated with itchy and watery eyes. I can literally walk around during the fall and people will think I’ve been crying because tears are literally spilling from my eyes, and they are always red …