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. …

I had a bad case of crampy abdominal pain associated with loose bowel movement 2 years ago which tortured me and left me so dehydrated.
The abdominal pain was so severe, I had to be in a fetal position just to minimize what I was feeling.
A friend suggested I take …

I have been on Phentermine for 2 1/2 years. My Endocrinologists put me on it to help with my weight and energy level. It has worked well. In all, I lost 35 pounds over the two years and the weight loss has been at a more …

I was so sick during Easter that I thought something seriously was wrong with me, but it was either the flu, food poisoning or as my doctor put it an “irritable bowel.” Okay, irritable bowel. I was so nauseated and sick I couldn’t even go out without …

In the past, I would always watch the Mucinex commercials and found them both funny and amusing, the Mucinex having a party in the person’s lungs or nose and then after taking the medicine, off they’d be blown away or sucked out of the orifice as they scream in denial. …

I am now in my 40’s. In the last quarter of last year, I was worried because my menstrual period has become irregular. I was not pregnant nor stressed at work to have caused the condition. I was about to consult a doctor about it when a friend …

I have a mother who still wants to come over and take care of me when I’m sick even though I’m in my thirties now and have kids of my own. At times it’s a little disconcerting, but also I have to appreciate it, because if she didn’t do …

I’ve had migraines for almost 15 years now, it runs in the family. My mom’s migraines are so terrible that when I was little, I was so scared to get migraines when I grow up coz when I see her everytime she gets migraine attacks, she looks like she’s …

Over the past year, I’ve encountered a serious of almost debilitating physical conditions that have been quite difficult at times to live with. Pain has been a constant companion of mine with conditions such as a pinched nerve in my back, tendonitis in my shoulder, sprained ankles that just …

A few weeks back, my stiff shoulders and back ache looked like they could never be healed. The pain in these areas was so severe that —“ I just seemed crippled. I just couldn’t walk nor sit properly on the sofa, - the only thing I could do was …

Our house is just about ready for repairs, so my husband and I went in and looked at the stuff to be taken care of. It has not been repaired for about 6 months and no one as living in it, so the dust and the pests were all …

Calms Forte is a variety of homeopathic remedies combined to make small, chewable or easily swallowed pills. On the bottle the indications are listed as: “Temporary symptomatic relief of simple nervous tension and occasional sleeplessness.” It is a lifesaver in our family! I use it, my husband uses it …

Depression is the basis of many other diseases that can be fatal. Depression if not taken care can lead to be fatal as well. We have several different classifications of depression. I would like to briely describe each one in this article and write several more articles on …

If you have problems with headaches and you can’t wait until the pills kick in, try Goody’s. Whether it’s just a mild ache or pain, or a severely painful headache, Goody’s knocks it out fast! Goody’s is a powder, so you don’t have to wait for it …

Fall and winter are the two worst seasons for me because my allergies are in overdrive especially with the fluctuation in temperatures. Whenever my allergies begin to take over my life, I usually turn to liquid over-the-counter medicine that clears up my colds within a few days; however, I …

I have a problem with getting really dizzy when it comes to flying. There is nothing worse than that feeling of complete dizziness when it comes to flying. I like to travel so I had to find something that I could take that is effective and safe. A …

This is another anti-inflammatory drug but it is not a steroid like the other corticosteroid anti-inflammation drug I have reviewed on. In fact, this drug can be used on other illnesses or discomforts too such as pain for periods for woman, or joint or bone pains for old-aged people …

My son suffers from Autism. Autism is a mysterious disease that affects a person’s communication and social skills. he is currently getting speech and physical therapy at the Adena Regional Medical Center, and I couldn’t be happier.
We sat in on the first few sessions to see if we could …

If you are looking for an ointment that helps to treat minor cuts, scrapes, and burns without spending a fortune, you need to try the Equate brand Triple Antibiotic Ointment. You can get this ointment at any Wal-Mart. This ointment is the less expensive alternative to Neosporin …

Equate Triple Antibiotic Ointment works very well for scratches, insect bites, and minor cuts and burns. It prevents infection and helps to speed up the healing process. I had once tried putting some of it on a kitty scratch I had and leave another scratch, right next to the …

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 …

Whenever I have a simple cold and I’m suffering from nasal and chest congestion, I use Personal Care Vaporizing Chest Rub and Mucinex DM Expectorant Maximum Strength and Nasal Decongestant Tablets. Whenever I’m sick with a rather persistent and nauseating cough, I use either Zicam Cough Max Cough …

Celexa is an antidepressant from the SSRI family. It has a ?new, improved? version called Lexapro, but I have only tried Celexa and used the latter product for chronic, clinically diagnosed major depression. Celexa took about 2 weeks to take effect, although unlike other antidepressants, I didn’t …

Actually I am not sure if this laserin syrup that I knew for a long time is just syrup that we can take when we have coughing or it can also be your medicine when you have a little fever or headache.
So far, I have been using this Laserin …

As with most American households, our medicine cabinet is chock full of pain relievers, fever reducers, PMS pills and basically every kind of pill, powder or liquid that proclaim that they have the power of taking away pain and discomfort. And being that we live in a dry climate, allergies …

Unfortunately for me it is very easy to get a yeast infection. These infections can be both painful and irritating at a level 10. I try my best to treat symptoms before they get too intense and unbearable, but I am not always successful. Once the symptoms are very …

Like so many women I struggle with my weight and after having a baby I began to work even harder at removing those extra pounds. I was exercising five days a week and watching what I was eating but it seemed like the weight was coming off so slow. …

Since I was a nursing student, I have been to several hospitals. One of the most impressive hospital I have been to is Asian Hospital and Medical Center.
My mother was hospitalized there because of aortic dissection last June 2007. Her stay was for three weeks so comfort was really …

It is very rare that I find myself needing a laxative. However my diet can sometimes put me into situations where I need one. I don’t use them often and don’t have a certain brand that I go after and decided to pick whatever looked good. I was seeing …

When I fell and broke my arm and wrist last year, my local emergency room referred me to a Dr. Kaufman, a local orthopedic surgeon. To my dismay, when I called for an appointment Dr. Kaufman was out of town, on vacation, and I could not wait until he …

First it starts with a little bit of sore throat. The kind that goes away if I gargle with salt and water. The sore throat will thereafter be followed either by cough, colds or both and simultaneous therewith, although not often, dizziness and chills. This is how it always …

I was constantly bothered by the hip pain that I had. This was accompanied by the pain in my joints especially my knees. There are times that I felt this tingling sensation with weakness in my lower extremity. I couldn’t get a decent sleep because I was bothered by …

I had severe muscle pains most noted on my thighs and back about a year ago. Maybe this was because of too much exercise without prior stretching. It was really very painful to move around, walk and even worse when I try to climb up or down the …

I have found it hard to fall asleep on a few occasions, since I have been experiencing more pain in my sleep. I toss and turn at night, and find it hard to get that deep sleep that will leave me refreshed in the morning. I had been trying …

Members Mark Chewable Vitamin C Orange Juice Flavor is not my vitamin C of choice. For those who don’t know the Members Mark Brad it is Sam’s clubs generic brand. Usually Sam’s club is on the mark as they advertise but I just don’t like this one. Of course …

When my child was less than 1 year old she got a cold. It is her first time to caught a cold, we dont know what medicine to give to ease her congested nose, so my husband decided to buy medicine for cold for infants. The pharmacists recommended Disudrin …

When I am trying to fight off a cold I like to suck on Zand Elderberry Zinc Herbal Lozenges. They provide my body with zinc which helps fight off the cold and it contains natural herbal extract in it that help support my immune system. Best of all I …

The last time I got a tattoo, I remembered that using antibiotic ointment was much better than any lotion or cream that they may suggest. My tattoo that I used ointment on came out brighter and nicer than any other that I have. I wanted to make sure that …

I take Ponstan capsules to treat my aching gum and tooth. I used to have inflamed gum and it was giving me terrible pain. I should say this medicine has been really effective in treating unmanageable pain. But I only take this medicine when the pain has …

Advil PM is a medicine that my sister lives on. She has headaches a lot at night and she says that it really helps to get rid of them and help her sleep. I was at her house several months ago when my head started to hurt and she …

It is the usual problem for me in the cold period of time that I am catching cold in the head. I do not know for sure what the cause of this problem is. Either because of my absolute disliking to wear the cap or because of the allergy …

What can I say about this TheraFlu product? A whole lot. Normally I really love TheraFlu. It’s one of those few medicines that don’t always taste like a medicine and tend to make me feel warm and toasty inside and out, and that relaxation, more than anything, is one …

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 had been witnessing a thronging pain on the centre areas of both my shoulders for quite some time now. Though the exact reason of the pain was still unknown, I just figured out that it might have been caused after having to lift those heavy suitcases during the …

Funginix is the best way to treat and cure toenail fungus without a prescription. It is a medication that is FDA approved and is extra strength so it can be the most effective. You know you have a toenail fungus problem when your toenails start to turn a strange …

I like to have a good nights rest because I have to wake up early at least six days a week. I can’t afford to sleep in or find myself tired and unable to function the day. Though I usually can fall asleep with no problems, there are times …

As a child, I was lucky enough to not battle ear infections. As an adult, however, after several pregnancies, I have suffered from countless bouts with both inner and outer ear infections. Let me tell you first hand, they are no joke. They are extremely painful …

Having a dry cough is a nightmare. It is a big embarrassment whenever you are talking with someone. Much worst is when you are inside a gathering or a seminar with important clients. I usually experience having a dry cough during May, June, were summer ends, and rainy season …

Since I started my period during my teenage years and before I got pregnant with my first child, I experienced painful monthly cramps on the first day which hurt so much that I always ended up missing school or work because I was confined to the bed to rest. …

I usually use Hall’s to ease a sore and scratchy throat so that I am not coughing all over the place. I saw Cold-Eeze in the grocery store one day when I was feeling particularly bad and decided to give it a try. It couldn’t hurt anything. I purchased …