After using Prilosec OTC unsucessfully for controlling heartburn and other stomach issues, I was given a prescription for Aciphex by my doctor. I was optimistic about using Aciphex because I had been told by GERD/heartburn/ulcer sufferers that Aciphex was the best for controlling stomach acid.
Like other proton pump …

My sinuses were killing me and I hate traditional nasal sprays as they always have an odour and taste terrible, Avamys fluticasone furoate nasal spray does seem to be the exception to the rule. When my Physician recommended Avamys I was sceptical and the long name simply confused …

So I have to admit I was a little hesitant to try a product that called it’s nose spray an “irrigation kit”. I had these sudden visions of a compulsively runny nose which I would have to keep plugged with tissue all day to keep it under control and, …

Last week, I had my medical exams done at CIMA. I am suffering from migraine headache but my attending physician do not want to prescribe any medicine until I have my blood works reports. I am taking over-the-counter medicine and it seem not to work that well.
This …

It was a wonderful night when I went to my friend’s home for a party. We all enjoyed a lot with dancing on latest music and ate a lot of deep fried snacks. Late at night, we had a sumptuous dinner.
After returning back home, I took a bath, changed …

If you ever went to the emergency room for pain either from a muscular problem, headache or even kidney pain you will find the doctors to order you a shot of toredol. Toredol is the number one drug used in most emergency rooms today as it is short …

Because I was amazed by how these fluid replacement tablets work. I became curious to try out other similar drugs. So, the people who suggested me this medication were the ones that I asked. There were several drugs that they recommended (which they have tried also) but the one …

I delivered my first child via cesarian section and on the day I was scheduled to go home, I had to contend with a lot of things. Aside from the pain and heaviness in my belly, I also suffered from a severe and debilitating headache. My head felt like …

My husband and I have a difference of opinion when it comes to the best cold medicine out there (or one of the best anyway). When he’s sick and asks me to get him something from the store, my first instinct is always to bring home the TheraFlu packages …

I bought this Becombion syrup because I want to give extra vitamins for my children. Actually, first time I bought this vitamins, I got an prescription from our pediatric. He said this syrup can give more important supplement for the children especially to make their body stronger from the …

I was diagnosed with diabetes in 1974. In the beginning, my parents administered my insulin injections. But, by 1976 or at six years of age, I began to do so independently. During the years, most of the time was spent using insulin manufactured with beef and pork crystals. Those …

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. …

A few weeks ago I accidentally sliced my finger open while de-boning some chicken things and the next thing I knew there was blood everywhere. Though the cut was not really all that deep, it was long and I knew I had to close it up. However the problem …

I have heard about Campho-Phenique for about my whole life. It is one of my grandmas favorite things to use on any cuts. I never really paid much mind to this product until I got a really nasty cut myself. For some reason, someone left the cover off …

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 …

It seems that Vicks Nyquil has been around forever. When I was a kid, my mom would give it to me if I had a cold, and it would help me sleep through the night. Recently I noticed that Vicks Nyquil has changed and now comes in …

During my childhood days I don’t used to drink any medicine unless I was getting sick and get some flu, and can’t hardly manage at all. But during my menstrual period I always this experienced intense pain in my abdomen which is called dysmenorrhea. The only management I am …

I have this white spots in my face called vitiligo and my dermatologist prescribed Clobetasol Cream for it. My dermatologist sold me a generic cream of her own formulation and I have been putting it on my face everyday for the last six months. Despite my diligence, I have …

I took my daughter here when she was not feeling well and we couldn’t get into her doctor’s office on a Friday afternoon. I didn’t want to spend the weekend with her feeling so bad so we tried this place out. The staff were amazing. The …

Quasense is a type of hormal birth control pill that allows the user to have a period every three months and is the generic form of other birth control regimens, such as Seasonale. This birth control is known as a low dose birth control because it has a low …

Sometimes I seemed to get backed up, but I think this happens to everyone at some point or another. It doesn’t really happen to me often, but when it does, my stomach really hurts. I don’t like to feel abnormal, and I’m sure you don’t either. My mom told …

Long time ago, I remember that I had skin problem. The doctor called the problem as Scabies. I had strange small bubbles on top of my skin and sometimes there was water inside the bubbles. But that was my long time experiences and already for few years since I …

I use Excedrin frequently to take care of my headaches and to relieve myself of other aches and pains due to soreness after a lot of heavy exercising. I did not realize that they offered a product for menstrual pain until I happened to find a little pink bottle …

I have tried several different products that help you sleep through the night and Equate Sleep Aid Liquidcaps really work the best.
A few things I like about the product are that they only put in the ingredients you need to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. This …

Recently I had noticed that my usually clear skin waw becoming a paradise for zits. Over the summer I broke out and it just never cleared up. I had white heads, black heads, and full blown cystic bumps. This never happens to me so I was …

When I was in my late teens, I developed a mystery illness which has, to this day, not been diagnosed with any certainty. At the time, lupus was suspected, as well as fibromyalgia. Since my blood work initially showed some inflammation, the first attempt at treating it was anti-inflammatory …

I suffer from Acid Reflux, and from time to time I need to take medication for it when it flares up. Due to changes in my lifestyle and diet my Physician suggested I tried an over the counter medication called Compliments Acid Control Famotidine Tablets. Compliments is a brand …

My job involves a lot of encoding, my enemy to stop my efficiency is when my arms and hands are in pain. As much as I want to be productive, I have to stop to rest for a while and cry in pain. I have to stop so that …

In general, Nexium is a great medicine to take to relieve acid reflux and/or heartburn. I have pretty bad acid reflux, and every time I take Nexium, I do not have acid reflux after I eat. The capsule is very easy to swallow. This is very good for people …

I was prescribed Lorazepam after having a few consistent panic attacks. I see someone else reviewed this drug as being a sleeping pill but I have never heard of it for that purpose. Anyway, my panic attacks became worse, making me afraid to go out in public …

After suffering an injury to my left hand which left me in chronic pain, my doctor decided that I should go for occupational therapy. My insurance covered occupational therapy at the physical therapy department at St. Clare’s Hospital. St. Clare’s Hospital has three buildings; one in Denville, …

There have been quite a few times that I’ve been admitted to the hospital–mostly due to diagnostic tests. But just recently, I was again admitted to the hospital due to dehydration. I was exercising heavily one day when suddenly I felt that I was going to faint. Fortunately, a …

One of the medicines that I use to help cure a runny nose or congestion is Equate Saline Nasal Spray. This product is good at quickly easing a runny nose and the pain associated with it. Whenever I have a cold or a runny nose, I like to …

This is a digestive medicine for infants that covers issues like indigestion, flatulence, heartburn and regurgiration. My baby had a problem of spitting up milk after every feed. She was diagonised with mild form of gastroesophageal reflux whwerein although being a breastfed baby, she had the issue of spiiting …

I have been taking Cimetidine, which is a generic of Tagamet, for almost two weeks now. My allergist actually prescribed it to me for hives even though it is mostly known for stomach related issues. I looked it up after I left the doctor’s office and sure enough, it …

It was 8:00 am and my husband had a serious pain in his left chest. It was so serious that he just could not move. He had never been to any hospital before in USA. I have called one of his colleague and he suggested Quincy Medical Center. I …

Mucinex is an expectorant. An expectorant is a medication that relieves chest congestion and thins out mucous secretions. I had a cold and cough not too long ago and I was so congested, I didn’t know what to do. Nothing that I did helped. I …

This is a paedatric anti-pyretic susupension prescribed for treating fever. My baby(now around 18 months old) has been using this medication since she was a year old.Intially she was prescribed Crocin Paedatric syrup for fever but it didn’t quite suit her. She was thereafter precribed Junimol , dosage - …

I took Prednisolone a few times in my battle with Crohn’s disease and I have to say that it is the worst drug I have ever taken. If you didn’t know, this drug is a form of steriod and is very strong and very dangerous, especially if used incorrectly, …

I used to take Alaxan FR which was helping me relieve muscle pains that was then really bothering me. I was then still so young and in early 20’s but rheumatism came very early in my life. I was then fond of taking a bath even if I …

The other day I had a very bad headache at work because I think the prescription on my glasses are starting to expire so I needed to get new glasses but as that won’t happen until November when my insurance kicks in, I tried instead to get find an aspirin …

My son was sick a few weeks ago. He was running a fever and had a sore throat. I woke up with these symptoms the other day. One of the joys of motherhood is catching your child’s colds! I decided to take myself to our …

I swear, if it’s not one medical problem with me, then it’s another, and mostly they tend to all revolve around allergies and pain management for things like sprained ankles (because I’m notoriously clumsy) or nerve and muscular problems. I started a new job almost two years ago after …

I’m absolutely scared of needles. Just the sight of it makes me feel like I would want to vomit. Not that I would, because that would be embarrassing. I’m just saying that I really am scared when the doctor or the nurse starts to wave the long and sharp …

Vital C ascorbic acid was given to me as a sample from a medical representative. She added it’s a relatively new supplement from an affiliated pharmaceutical company. I was just recuperating from a debilitating cold and thought it was fitting that I take vitamin supplements in order …

One of the important supplements I take to help keep my immune system healthy and strong so I don’t catch a cold or flu is Nature Made Vitamin C 500 mg. These vitamin C supplements come in a small bottle of 250 caplets. These caplets are white in color …

Jennersville Hospital sits squarely in the middle of Jennersville, Pennsylvania. While the hospital is not notorious for filling thousands and thousands of hospital beds, it has become increasingly popular within the Pennsylvania area. This hospital is a small hospital, which allows for patients to feel less like …

When I started having pain in my heels, I was working eight hour days on my feet, and was somewhat overweight. I soon developed severe plantar fasciitis in my left foot. This condition is also known as “heel spur.” There was not actually any bone spur on the x-ray, …

Whatsoever precautions one may take, mouth ulcers do crop up in the mouth sometimes. These mouth ulcers are small boils inside the mouth, on the inner sides of the cheeks or the tongue. They are probably caused by spicy food and heat inside the body.
I often get these mouth …

My husband developed some acid reflux problems after the pattern of food and the timings at which he ate the food changed due to his work. This caused acid reflux a week ago. He had problems of reflux occuring at night time for the past one month. …