Three days every month, when it comes closer to fullmoon, I have headaches. Most of the time I can handle the pain simply by ignoring it. Sometimes though, the pain is close to a migraine attack. If it comes to this stage I want to bang my head against …

Due to severe cold and cough- I was finding it very difficult to breathe normally. Blowing my nose every now and then just gave me relief for another few minutes. I was feeling terribly uncomfortable and just needed a remedy to help me get some relief from my blocked …

I bought a First Aid Kit precisely to organize my things better. I do have an antiseptic and a box of plasters nearby all the time in the kitchen but I found that having a first aid kit is even better. Not only are all the things that I …

Any time I get a really bad sinus infection or double-ear infection, my doctor prescribes me Augmentin because it is my preferred medicine. See, I have reactions to almost all of them, though they are mild. This drug’s reactions are the least troublesome.
Augmentin is a penicillin antibiotic …

Dexedrine is a drug that helps increase alertness, feeling of well being, increased heart rate. Oddly enough the drug is used as an alternative to Ritalin. Dexedrine is just for treating ADD, ADHD. When taking this drug you have to make sure that you keep up …

Based off of my previous bad experience with TheraFlu Cold and Sore Throat Hot Liquid I was more that a little skeptical as to whether TheraFlu Flu, Cold & Cough Medicine would work. I had come down with a really bad cold smack dab in the middle of a …

Paxil - I would think twice!
-Several years ago, I was going through some anxiety/panic attacks. My doctor prescribed Paxil for me. After two weeks or so, when the medicine really kicked in, I certainly didn’t feel anxious -actually, I didn’t ‘feel’ much of anything at all! …

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 …

I hate generically lumping myself in a specified PMS category of women, but I’ll admit that I’m really rather moody and irritable a couple days before my period, so much so that my husband and children have marked those days on their mental calendars and avoid me at all …

I am reviewing the Urology Specialists Clinic, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The use of the specialists in this building is by referral only. The inside is very clean, welcoming, and professional, complete with beautiful artwork and seating areas. When I utilized the services of the urology department …

Nuvigil is a medication used to treat narcolepsy, obstructive sleep-apnea, and shift-work disorde. Oftentimes, however, Nuvigil is used off-lable for ADHD, as was the case when it was perscribed to me.
Nuvigil, as a …

My mother, who is now a seller a distributor of this Monavi anti-oxidant berry juice, first came into contact with this wonderful product after one of her customers suggested it to her since she had been experiencing problems with her arthritis and pains in her bones. She went …

I was put on prednisone for a 3 month period due to the extreme nasal polyps I’ve had for years. They’ve continually gotten worse, so my doctor decided this would be the last option before surgery. I was hesitant after hearing some of the side effects (weight gain, moon …

I developed allergic reactions to mefenamic acid and ibuprofen recently, after several years of downing Alaxan or Advil whenever headaches or cramps strike. That scared me a bit because I had become dependent on them most specially when the pains that come with the “monthly visitor” visits. I’m also …

was suspected of using drugs on a college campus and with this being an epidemic in the United States on college campuses someone decided to call the police and have them handle the situation and when the police responded they informed him that they were told that he had …

For those of us who suffer from IBS or IBD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, often there are a number of medications our doctors prescribe for us before we get the right one, or at least, the one which does the most good. In my experience, since my diagnosis a year …

One of the biggest problems that I had when I was growing up was warts because they were embarrassing and looked bad and this caused me to not be able to face my peers when I was a child. I would be scared of playing with others and making …

This is an Antispasmodic and Antiflatulent drop which is usually prescribed if your baby has colic problems, problem is digestion due to flatulence and cries at night due to tummy pain. Medically it is used for prevention of infantile colic, regurgiration and post-feed vommitting.
My baby had been diagonosed with …

Last year when I fell and broke my arm and wrist, I had to go to the Logan hospital. Unfortunately. It was about ten pm, and I knew I was in for a long painful night ahead of me. It was very cold outside, and after waiting one hour, …

I came to know about Glutaphos, the brain vitamin through a magazine ad. As I do have good experiences from another brain vitamin which is Memory Plus, I was quite attracted to try Glutaphos as well. My daily activities need more concentration and a lot of alertness so I …

I’m suffering from itchy skin rashes for 5 months and my ING panel doctor referred me to this dermatologist in Damansara Specialist Hospital (DSH). Dermatologist is quite rare in this area so to have my trusted doctor introduced one to me, is actually a very good thing.
I went …

This is a topical anti-infallmatory cream that is made by desonide cream house std. under the brand of ‘pharma science’. This package is pretty tiny; only containing 15g cream. Anyway the package says it’s a steroid cream but the proper name is really a topical corticosteroid. This again, is …

There is always a reason to have some sort of pain reliever in my house if not for me than for my kids which are now old enough to take adult medications, and now it’s easier for me to keep things in the house because I don’t have to …

Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a medication that is designed to lower cholesterol as well as a preventative against cardiovascular disease. It is one of the more popular statins on the market today for those of us who have high cholesterol. I found out that my cholesterol levels were …

The leaves of Lagundi or Vitex negundo L. is a traditional Philippine herbal medicine for curing coughs. Traditionally, Lagundi leaves were boiled and the resulting broth is drunk to relieve and cure coughs. In the form of tablets, it provides less hassle in preparation. Tablets also mean that …

I recently had a bad sinus infection. Although I was taking antibiotics for the actual infection, I needed something that would help clear my sinuses in the mean time. I really did not want to use any medicated nasal sprays because sometimes if I use them for more than …

I had a very bad cold sore on my lip which was very painful. I wanted to get rid of the pain and the ugliness of the cold sore and someone suggested Abreva. I decided to give it a try. I purchased a .13 oz. tube of Abreva at …

I’m writing on this sligtly embarassing topic because if you’re looking for relief, this is the way to go.
I can’t give advice for those who have frequent diarrhea, because in that case, there’s probably a medical problem that needs more treatment than just over-the-counter quick fixes. However, many people …

If you are a respiratory therapist then the AARC American Board of Respiratory Care is the website to have on your desktop. You can brush up on all the latest news as well as medical abstracts and even get some free continuing education credits for your respiratory credential …

I get stuck with allergies in the summer time. One of the products that I used to use all the time was Benadryl. A friend told me that I should try out Wal-Dryl. That it is like Benadryl but is the Walgreens version of it.
For about half of …

As a special education teacher/ Occupational Therapist, I have a number of students taking Ritalin. Most of them are children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and those with autism. Ritalin is said to be a central nervous system stimulant. Based on my observation, my students who is under …

Bipolar Depression is nothing to fool around with, and I genuinely feel empathy for all who battle this life-long disease. While many medications that treat this chemical imbalance have extremely undesirable side-effects, a new medication to hit pharmacy shelves is called Abilify, and it supposedly has less tenacious …

I am a contact lens wearer. Although I don’t have problem with my eyes, i wear contacts (colored) just to be different. Problem is, when I am using type of lens with lower water content (like only 35% water and the rest is polymer), my eyes can feel tired …

The operation that I underwent last year was the very first time that I had gone under the scalpel. The surgery was done to remove the gallstones in my gallbladder. The procedure was simple and had little incisions to my abdomen. I opted for the more expensive procedure since …

I was put on xanax when I was having anxiety attacks when my husband deployed to Iraq.
It would be hard for me to catch my breath, I’d feel like my chest was being crushed and my vision would tunnel. I’d break into sweats and was fearful driving, it …

My wife complained about severe pain on her buttock. General pain management medicines couldn’t give any relief to her. Gradually, the problem was increasing and within a week it had become very tough for her to bend forward. I fixed an appointment with a physician. The doctor quickly diagnosed the …

When I was still in medical school, i was always having tonsillitis, maybe because of the stress, maybe because of exposure to bugs causing this infection in the hospital. Would you believe me if I tell you I have tonsillitis almost every a month! It was a …

Effexor is a prescribed medication that is taken to help reduce the symptoms of intense or even infrequent depression. The medication is raises seratonin levels in the brain and allows endorphines to be produced, in an attempt to raise one’s spirits and allow them to function despite the chemical …

Before going back to Botswana in May 2010, I already made another appointment for a mammogram at the CHL knowing that at this time of the year, people go on collective holidays (usually end of July to about 24 of August). It would be difficult to get something until …

I am taking Methylprednisolone 4MG Dospak 21’s right now for a rash. Although I have seen a little improvement, the itching still continues. This particular prescription has me taking six pills the first day and then five the next and so on. The main problems I have found with …

I always have this product in my bathroom because of my hemorrhoid. I first encountered this awesome medicated wipes after I gave birth to my first child at the hospital. My hemorrhoids was so bad after pushing the baby out that my nurse had to put two or three …

My mother and I suffer from low back pain. I was assigned to a surgical unit where rehabilitative medicine is also done I often encounter the use of topical gels to soothe aching muscles and joints. When it was time for me and my mom to have or physical …

When I am suffering from stomach and digestive upset, especially while traveling when you don’t have a medicine cabinet at your disposal, I occasionally cannot wait for some medicines to work. When I am this feeling this poorly, I also have trouble swallowing pills or even any liquids. These …

I took Prevacid for years, for reflux that made me hoarse, interfered with my singing career, and caused repeated sinus infections. I took 30mg once a day. At first it was a miracle drug. I felt better than I had in my whole life! My …

Last year, I got an athlete’s foot problem. That was due to constant soaking of my feet under the flood. My feet began to smell bad. It was itchy, too. I was alarmed that I went to the nearest drugstore and asked the pharmacist for a best topical medication …

I’ve tried a number of allergy remedies over the years, including some that required a prescription. I’ve found that CVS Allergy Capsules relieve my allergy symptoms the best. Obviously everyone’s allergy is different, depending on the allergen causing the problem, and an individual’s reaction to it. I’m allergic to …

Normally, I try to stay away from medication and just let nature take its course when it comes to healing from a cold. I don’t believe in putting all of this unnatural stuff in my body just because I’m not feeling well. When you think about it, …

So this is the second time I’ve been sick in the past two months so I’ve been trying different remedies to get better. For this second bout I decided to keep my purchases cheap so I bought the cheapest of cold remedies, which goes by the brand name ‘Exact’ …

It seems lately that I can be absolutely anywhere when the pain hits me. I try to stay equipped with pain killers, but don’t always remember to bring some with me on my daily ventures. On one occasion, I went from feeling okay to feeling excruciating pain in a …

Yesterday I woke up with a mild headache. I thought it was just a simple headache so I just ignore it and went to work but it got worst when I reached the office because my eyes got teary and I wanted to bang my head to my computer. …