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 …

When I began going through menopause, I had a horrible time with hot flashes. I would have tried anything just to get the furnace inside me turned off. I would suddenly feel as though someone had turned the knob up on my internal heater. I had read something about …

Ugly Nail Gel is another one of those products who claims to cure toe nail fungus. They are also another company who are simply using tee tree oil as the main toenail fungus fighting ingredient. Of course like I have said before tea tree oil will kill the fungus …

When it comes to dissolving cold medicine, in tablet form, normally I’m an akla-seltzer girl, but I had mistakenly sent my husband to the store to find me some medication when I came down with the cold HE managed to give me last week. I haven’t been sick in …

Because I have seasonal allergies–and how frequently they occur–I always end up with mind-splitting migraines. My mom says they are sinus headaches, but sinus headaches or not, they are painful to have and the cold medicines I sometimes take does not cure my headaches entirely. I’m familiar with the …

This painkiller is on the base of ibuprofenum and it is a real saviour for me during those days. I don’t know what is in these pills and I really don’t care because during those days sometimes I suffer such pain that I really don’t care what I use …

Ever since my trip to my country’s Mulu National Park, I have been suffering from skin allergy. I never have any such problem before that and the dermatologist actually suspects that the skin allergy is due to some cave insects.
The skin allergy is actually pretty bad and …

I have had chronic back pain for as long as I can remember. Because it’s never been able to be diagnosed, all I can do it try to manage the pain with medication and exercise. I don’t like to take prescription pain killers if I don’t need …

I have tried so many different medications to combat my insomnia,from over-the-counter medications to prescriptions, and none have been totally satisfactory for me. A friend recommended that I try Melatonin, a dietary supplement, so I figured I would give it a try.
I found a small bottle of Melatonin …

There are so many different antihistamines and allergy relief tablets on the market that it can be hard to find the “one” that specifically meets your particular allergy needs. If you suffer from allergies, whether seasonal or constant, you know what I’m talking about. My allergy symptoms usually include …

Shortly after the birth of my child we moved. I needed a pediatrician. I was a new mom and was worried about finding the right doctor for my baby. My dad recommended Dr. Franklin.
Dr. Franklin is at Cleveland Pediatrics in Cleveland, NC. She …

Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets is a pain reliever that I used to use to sooth bothersome and unpleasant headaches. I would use this pain medication because it would deliver relief relatively swiftly and once the pain reliever kicked in, the discomfort and ache would be gone, allowing me to …

My personal opinion of Nexium is that it is a good drug that does help with heartburn and indegestion and other common stomach problems. I have used the medication for approx 2 years and can tell the difference when I don’t take it and when I do. …

I always prepare Schiff children multivitamin chewable at home. I give this medicine to my child every day and serve as a multivitamin for a better growth. Actually, I’ve been using it since two months ago, after my son was three years old. This is because at this age, …

Unfortunately, my cholesterol is high. Since I have lupus, Sjogren’s, and was recently diagnosed with diabetes, this doesn’t make my cardiologist happy. I have seen him for years for atrial fibrillation and control of my blood pressure. At my last visit he told me that if I wasn’t able …

Nyostatin is a lotion that can be prescribed by a physician. It has been prescribed to all of my children as infants because they tend to have very sensitive skin and can get redness and rashes easily, especially in the spring and summer months when they tend to …

About a year ago, I began to develop heartburn frequently and turned to Prilosec instead of the usual heartburn relief reatments like Tums and Rolaids. All it took was two 14-day courses of Prilosec (with two weeks of off-time in between), and my almost daily heartburn has all …

Rhea Superscent Oil is made locally in my country. This is far better than another pain reliever product which is Efficascent Oil. It has stronger menthol content. This product comes in 25 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml bottle. The biggest size costs around Php50 (Philippine Peso) or just …

About six months ago, I started to experience a pretty severe interruption in my digestive system. I was having some strong abdominal and lower back pains, and was having consistent diarrhea for almost two weeks straight before I decided to see my doctor about it. My sister was diagnosed …

I normally use this product before I develop symptoms of cough and cold. I always knew it for myself that before I have the flu I usually have itchy feeling throat and then coughing follows afterwards and the next day it would become worse. It was my …

When I had a very painful ear and sinus infection a couple of years ago, my first round of prescribed antibiotics did not clear it up. This was worrying, since it was a pretty strong drug I was on to begin with, but my doctor said it might be resistant. …

I recently went by a friend’s house who has cats. I knew that I was always slightly allergic to cats, but it was always manageable. When I come in contact with cats, my eyes water, I sneeze, cough, and get a scratchy throat. Usually, as soon as I am …

I hate having a cut of any kind, but paper cuts really seem to hurt the most. I found myself getting a lot of miscellaneous cuts on my hand when I started working in an office part time. I decided to purchase the Neosporin Neo to Go Antiseptic …

In type 1 Diabetes, the body no longer produces insulin. This is the type of diabetes that I have. The need to make insulin shots to supply my body with the hormone that will turn sugar into energy, is a huge necessity. My doctor prescribed Lantus, a product of …

I have never really experienced many problems dealing with my time of the month. I don’t often find myself having to deal with painful cramps. It is great not having to worry about cramping and bloating most of the time, but when I do have to deal with it, …

I think that Advil is one of the best pain relievers & reducers. It is the only one that will take my headaches away the fastest. Other pain relievers and reducers will take them away but they take a while. Not only that but sometimes they don’t help at …

If you are looking for a good pain killer then I would recommend giving Kerr Drugs Aspirin a try. I think for the most part aspirin is aspirin no matter what manufacturer you get it from, but I have really enjoyed using the Kerr drug version of the product. …

I was at work one afternoon, when I started getting a pain in my shoulder. I do have pinched nerve that affects my neck and my shoulder, but it has not acted up in months. The last time it really hurt, I could not even drive. I had the …

My auntie gave me a Colon ACH (Advanced Colon Health) sometime ago. When I received this from her I was not really excited. I thought I did not need that because after all I am into healthy eating and have regular bowel movement. As I read, this product …

Our company endorsed us to Angelus Medical Center last friday to have our physical check-up/exam. This is actually required by the company. I went there early in the morning because I have the impression that it will take time to do this, I’ve done this before from my previous …

Whenever I find myself dealing with a sore throat, I have to purchase some sort of medication to deal with it. I always try to tough it out at first, but after a day or two of a throbbing throat pain, I usually rush to the store to see …

Makati Medical Center carries a credible roster of medical professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, and equipments. Though we have availed of this facility’s services only once, I truly admire the kind of service they are giving to their patients. And as most people know how they price a little higher than …

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 …

I have been prescribed Clonazepam, or the Generic form of the brand-name medicine “Klonopin,” off and on for some years now. I’ve found, as far as benzodiazepines (or “benzos,” for short) go, it is the most effective, by far, of the ones I’ve tried for my anxiety. In fact, …

I have taken the drug Ativan on two occasions where its effectiveness was extremely important.
Last year I was experiencing some problems with gastric pain and hiatal hernia, only I did not know that’s what it was at the time. My pain would hit at night, and be accompanied by …

Refresh Eye Drops are the only eye drop that I can use for my eyes. I do wear contacts, but my eyes are lighter in color, and highly sensitive to most products for the eyes. It seems that the slightest little thing can cause my eyes to …

I doubt that I am the only one who really hates having a cough. I know everyone must hate it because it drives me completely insane. The last time I had a cough my husband took it upon himself to bring me some medicine home. He was probably tired …

When my health just get recovered from sick, the doctor prescribed me to have an antioxidant vitamin. He suggested me Asthin Force, once daily. I have consumed it and feel the effect.
My endurance become higher, and I don’t get sick easily although my neighborhood and some friends getting sore …

Early last year, my father was complaining of severe cough. He said it started when he was exposed to smoke from a public utility vehicle. The cough is the productive kind and even with the use of Robitussin, it does not improve. He went to see a doctor and …

Percocet is a pain reliever medication that needs a doctor’s prescription. This is also in the name oxycodin. Percocet is one of the best medication prescribes out there for pain that is more than minor pain. Percocet can be a great source for you pain after major surgeries like …

Seroquel is an anti-psychotic medication. This means that is prescribed for mental disorders such as schizophrenia and schizo-affective disorder. These are disorders which cause the sufferer to hear voices or have hallucinations.
The main side effect of this medication is extreme tiredness. In people who are severely mentally ill and …

For my all-too-frequent sinus infections and colds, I have pretty much tried everything that I have ever seen to treat this condition; some work better than others, and it is always a bit of a guessing game. Over the years, I have tried Sinutab, Sudafed, Tylenol Cold and Sinus, …

YAY! Motrin came out with a PM product, and I love it! For years I’ve trusted Motrin products for minor pain relief, and it’s become a staple in my household over the years. I’ve used it for everything from lowering my temperature, which ibuprofen proucts are great for, to …

I have tried a lot of smoking cessation programs and products that are available in our country. But only 1 product was able to help me quit for good. I am a smoker and everyday is a struggle, but not anymore. Chantix, or Varenicline, is a twice a day …

I am one of the many people out there that suffers from asthma and the product, Primatene Mist has been a lifesaver to me. Not only is it moderately priced, compared to what doctors want to give me, but is accessible to be purchased from Walmart or other drug …

About two years ago, my grandmother woke me up after suffering hours of debilitating shaking and numbness to her arms and legs. She said she’d been having these symptoms for hours but because she didn’t want to disturb my sleep (again, this is how elderly Asian grandmothers are when it …

I have taken Paxil on and off for many years.I was given this medication for depression.I have always had tremors of the entire body.During the time I was taking Paxil I was not aware of all the major side affects of this drug.
Most of what I have learned about …

My daughter was complaining of illness for days. I know that kids and adults have to suffer through colds as there is no cure. The thing that bothers me is that my child was unable to sleep. It also bothered me that I was unable to sleep due to …

I have diabetes, fibromyalgia and possibly lupus. A few years ago I developed mild neuropathy type symptoms in my hands and legs. My doctor is not certain from which illness this symptom has arisen, if any of them. As the pain and weird sensations grew increasingly worse, …

I always keep a small bottle of Vicks Vapor Rub in my medicine cabinet. That jar is something I can’t do without. I love the feeling I receive from it, the way it opens up my nasal passage, and I’ve found out that there are lots of other things …