I have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and several other illnesses. As a result I have many prescriptions. I have tried several pharmacies. I finally settled with CVS located on River Highway in Mooresville, NC. CVS has consistently had good customer service. Even at times when …

It is about that time of the month, where the water retention and the heavy cramps come. I really hate how much periods get me down. I get immobile because I just curl up into a ball because of so much back pain and menstrual cramps. I was given …

If you’re like me, then you are a frequent sufferer of headaches, migraines and other tensions in your head that drive you crazy. So many questions are asked, all of which are annoyingly obvious. “Do you drink enough water?”. Yes. “Is it your eyes?”. No. It just seems to …

For a few years I have used Thera Flu off and on when I have had sore throats. So when I saw the Thera Flu Natural Apple Cinnamon Flu and Sore Throat Packets I wanted to try them. I really saw them at the perfect time, because my throat …

My fiance was recently admitted to Home Hospital overnight and I couldn’t be happier with the service we received here. Along with St. Elizabeth, Home Hospital is part of the Arnett medical system here in Lafayette, and accepts all major insurance companies.
When we arrived at the hospital with …

Every American adult today is probably familiar with Vicks Vapor Rub. This product has been around for years and is still so common and popular that it shows no signs of slowing down. When I was a kid this was one of those medicines that my mother used religiously. …

I am always afraid of going to the doctor. I am not comfortable being asked when it comes to health. I am experiencing migraine headaches for sometime now. So my husband made an appointment for me at Capital Internal Medicine Association or C.I.M.A. I was …

Betadine Skin Cleanser is a good antiseptic to kill bacteria that dwells on the skin. I have been using this product since I was just a young kid. This antiseptic solution comes in a light blue plastic bottle with a brownish liquid solution inside. I usually buy the 60 …

My son hates drinking medicines.. I think he had a trauma when he was hospitalized and was forced to drink a lot of awfully tasting medicines. This has become my problem because even his own vitamins he can’t take anymore. Have tried several vitamins but I think the problem …

My baby had mild diarrhea with frequent passing of motion. I just consulted a doctor near by. He prescribed Loperamide syrup. This grape flavored syrup is effective. I gave just this single syrup to my 14 month old baby and diarrhea was gone after the medicine …

I had a cold and with it came a cough and a bad headache. Now I don’t always like taking medication just for a common cold, but I felt that I needed something for this one because I had a severe headache and a hacking cough. The …

It seems that I get a cold entirely too often. I hate it, but it seems my body will succumb to a cold very easily. I also have problems getting sick a lot, because my kids bring home germs and pass them along to me. I have taken entirely …

My family has been going to Kroger Pharmacy for 5 years now. My husband has been going ever since he was a child, and he started the whole family using Kroger Pharmacy. However after our dealings with them the past 2 days, we have decided to switch pharmacies all …

The Stridex duel solutions bottle is one that I got for my girlfriend last month back I was walking through the grocery store and noticed the thick grey bottle which grabbed my attention. It looked nothing like I had ever seen before and so I noticed the thick bottle …

As always at this time of year (the middle of Fall), I am finding myself getting sick. I have a very bad cold, and I find myself wanting instant relief from it. (Who wouldn’t?) I purchased some Vick’s Dayquil capsuls that require taking two capsules, and …

I have allergies and sometimes I get a scratchy throat that itches very bad. This sometimes makes me cough, and can be very uncomfortable. Sometimes, because of the allergies, I will start coughing and it’s can be embarrassing if I’m in a meeting at work. Usually the …

Unfortunately for me, heartburn follows me through life. I have had a problem with it ever since I had my first child. That would be about 5 years. Over the years I have taken Alka-Seltzer as my number one choice. However during my pregnancy alka-seltzer was not permitted. For …

Two days back I got a severe pain in my abdomen area, it was acute and unbearable and I was in great pain. I consulted a doctor and he gave me some test to do along with some tablets also but even after taking the tablets the pain wasn’t …

Suffering from a cough is the worse part of a cold for me. I dread dealing with the coughing and the burning sensation that comes in my chest. I also hate that nasty scratchy feeling I get in the back of my throat every time I get sick. I …

Well, I was suffering with a bout of cold and cough combined with occasional fever and this was constantly irritating me. I couldn’t eat well and didn’t want to drink anything;but, at the same time, was going high on medication.
One morning, just before I went to office, I picked …

It is difficult when you are ill because it precludes you from working. And then you will have to take a leave of absence. Your salary gets deducted and worst, you will be suffering during the days that you have the illness. This is what happened to me that is …

I ran out of my usual sleeping tablet. The last few days I was a bit anxious, perhaps even overly anxious that I could not go to sleep. My routine was normally broken because there were a lot of things that need to be done. School has barely started …

This hospital is amazing. Despite being in the Emergency Room, it was a great experience. At first I was very nervous, because it was about 2am on a Friday night and the waiting room was completely full. I had a feeling that the wait was going …

I was subjected to a set of diagnostic tests last year before my doctor was able to make a definitive diagnosis of my illness. Although my doctor had a good idea of what my illness was, he still wanted to make sure that he was making the correct diagnosis. …

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 …

Cipro is a very potent broad spectrum antibiotic. It is what I would consider one of the “big gun” antibiotics and is used for many types of infections. We may all remember hearing it mentioned in the news when the anthrax attacks were happening back in the early …

Hydrocortisone 1% is an anti-itching topical cream that has local anesthetic affects. It works very good and it does stop the itch from minor injuries or any type of skin rash or itch and it can be use for topical areas only and no where else. Hydrocortisone can be …

I am one of people who got allergic easily if i’m in the dirty room full of dust. I usually easy to sneeze because of it, and after that i will got cold and flu. It is really annoying for me, especially if i’m in the middle of a …

My dentist is Dr. Glenn D. Smiley in Smithfield, P.A. I have been going to him for three years now. His office is always well decorated. His wife owns a craft store so she is always decorating his office …

Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray was prescribed to me by my doctor after I had unsuccessfully used Flonase as a nasal spray for my allergies and almost constantly stuffed up sinus cavities. Flonase had made me have migraines. The doctor told me that Nasacort did not have the …

Oh man I had some real issues not to long ago with the flu. Every year I end up getting a bad cold and or the flu right before the fall comes. I have always had great results with Vicks Nyquil Cold and Flu relief liquid. It works better …

This past summer, my son developed poison ivy after playing in some woods near our house. It started out mild, so I went to the drugstore and the pharmacist recommended Ivy-Dry Super Itch Relief. She told me it would relieve the itch of the poison ivy, and also …

I’ve got a nasty cut on my arm, which put me in need of large bandages. Having used up all the large ones out of the pack of Band Aid we had, I headed to a store to get more. I first looked at the same brand, Band Aid, …

Orajel Severe Toothache Pain Relief Severe Pain Formula used to be the medication I would turn to when I had a terrible toothache to contend with until I could get to the dentist to have the problem taken care of. The point thirty-three ounce tube would cost me seven …

I had a really horrible headache that I was sure was going to turn into a migraine. I decided to take just one of these Kroger brand pain pills because I’m not that keen on the “PM” part. Whenever pain medications as PM to their drugs, …

Voltaren Emulgel is a muscle rub, like so many other you would find out there. But there is something that makes this one worth the money.
This rub was recommended by a doctor for arthritis relief but it isn’t a prescription medication. It can easily be bought over the counter …

Equate Extra Strength Pain Reliever brought no relief to me. I tried using these pills instead of Tylenol for my occasional headaches, hoping to save on the cost, and they do not help. Maybe it is just me; my husband says he had used Equate pills before and they …

Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg is an antibiotic that was prescribed to me for the treatment of a Urinary Tract Infection. I was given 14 HUGE pills to take 2 times a day. The label reads to drink with a lot of water. These pills were some of the nastiest …

Costa drugs is a family owned pharmacy that has been around for many years. It is very quick at getting your prescriptions ready, rather the CVS or Riteaid. Due to them not having the high tech computers, they could have your prescriptions ready in about 5-10 minutes. …

For some reason, the Nasonex which has been working really well to control my eleven year old’s nasal allergy symptoms quit working effectively for him. As a result, his pediatric primary care physician decided to switch him over to Flonase. Our insurance company will not pay for the brand …

I used Bisolvon Syrup for my children few times. This is medicine that you can give to your kids when your kid have dry cough or dry slam.
I can buy this Bisolvon syrup without prescription from the doctor. But we need to read very carefully the information inside …

After taking a 30mg dose of prescription Prevacid daily for 5 years, I could not have been more delighted when the 24HR formula was approved for over-the-counter sale. Until I found Prevacid, I tried a few alternatives, such as Zantac and Prilosec, I suffered from severe gastroesophogeal reflux disease. …

I remember, as a child, the good ol’ days of my mother or father lathering on a ridiculous layer of vicks vapor rub to our chests when we were feeling congested and, generally speaking, just plain icky. The stuff smells obnoxious and very medicinal, but I have to admit …

I have taken Armour thyroid for years. This is the only medicine that has helped me. I am hypothyroid, overweight as a result, and can tell a huge difference if I have been off of it for a day due to the pharmacy not having it.
I was on synthroid, …

I recently took my 4 year old to the Presbyterian Hospital Emergency Room in Rockwall after work one day for persistent neck pain. We got there about 6:15PM and was out by 7:15PM. I was absolutely amazed how fast we got in and out of there considering it is …

I have Sjogren’s syndrome, and have always had trouble with dry eyes. When my eldest son started having trouble with dry, irritated, burning eyes I decided to try GenTeal Lubricant Eye Drops with him instead of the Refresh drops I myself use. The ophthalmologist recommended GenTeal Gel Drops because …

The doctors didn’t like how I was responding to a medication that they gave me for my illness. I thought I was getting better because during the first week, I felt my symptoms abate, but they told me that this wasn’t the results that they were expecting. I was …

I think the only real reason I picked up this product was because of it’s $3 price tag. My husband and I support a family of four off a very limited income at times, and when my kids get sick, it pains me to spend $7 on a product …

Accutane is one of the strongest anti-acne drug there is so you will first be sent to a dermatologist because other family physicians will not prescribe this. This drug is pretty expensive - a couple hundred dollars but if you are covered by the insurrance, then you are good …

I highly recommend Philippine General Hospital Psychiatry Department to all those encountering problems with depression, insomnia, psychizophrenia and other mental disorders. Recently my family encountered a problem with my father, he was having problem with his sleep and so much unnecessary thoughts were bombarding his mind.This made us worried …