I live in cold place in the Philippines and more often than not children suffer from colds and cough easily. One time my daughter catch a cold and ended up having cough as well because of post nasal drip. I have a problem giving my daughter certain medications even …

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. …

In February 2006, I was admitted to United Hospital Center because of a severe episode of ’shortness of breath.’ The ambulance picked me up at about 3 a.m. and, by that time, my oxygen levels were recorded at near 80 at my home. Just moments later on the way …

I’ve been going to Meadows Maternity now for around 6 months for care during my pregnancy. This is my second pregnancy but my first time at Meadows. Compared to the care I had during my first pregnancy, I am definitely impressed with Meadows Maternity.
There are 4 doctors …

I hate being confined in the hospital. I don’t like the smell, the sick patients and all the possible infections that I could get while I’m there. I had no choice last year, because I had to be confined due to a lung infection. I was put through several …

I am one of the unfortuante few in the working class who has to deal with pain on a consistent basis. This makes working sometimes unbelievably difficult, and there have been days I’ve gone home from work almost in tears because my level of discomfort has escalated beyond the …

I saw this drug advertisement the other day and I have to admit that I was immediately caught by the model’s beauty. She really made the drug that they were trying to sell sound and look very effective. Since I was open to trying out new medications to manage …

I’m not a fan of medicine but the one thing that I do take from time to time is Excedrin P.M. There are some ups and downs when it comes to this medicine. I don’t like every single thing about it. I find that there are a couple of irritations …

As an avid reader and a person who works under fluorescent lights (and not to mention all the time that I spend on the computer), I find that my eyes tend to get tired, dry, and get a burning feeling. Every time that I’m in front of the …

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 …

Dr. Divina McNary was recommended to me by a good friend, who is a regular patient of this very reliable dentist. First of all, I just love the customer oriented service of this dentist. She really makes sure that her assistant follows up on appointments and test …

I have had psoriasis for about 20 years and have recently found considerable relief with the occasional use of Clobetasol Proprionate ointment.
My most common problem areas are my elbows, my feet and some small patches on my wrists. Sometimes my psoriasis flare-ups have been severe, with acute itching, …

Gengisan is an Italian medicine i once bought when my gums were hurting a lot. Basically my gums swelled a bit and they went partially over my teeth on the bottom right hand side. As a result I kept chewing through the skin, even though i kept my mouth …

Amongst the characters you are going to meet in your life, Dr. Ned Culberston is definitely one you will remember. His humor is blunt and sarcastic. He is friendly and personal in a way that makes you feel as if you have known eachother since grade school. …

One day I got a serious cold and went to the doctor. I was diagnosed and later the doctor prescribed some medicine for me. The medicine he prescribed for me was Incidal. He told me to take this drug and it worked effectively for me. I really loved this …

I used this over the counter prenatal vitamins during my first pregnancy before my doctor gave me a prescription for prenatal vitamins and I should say it was pretty good. It was composed of 2 tablets to take once a day, one as a multivitamin and the other one …

Retin-A is an integral part of my over-forty skin care routine. I have been using Retin-A for about five years. My doctor originally prescribed Retin-A to treat some acne I was experiencing. It does work well for me for acne prevention also small applications to areas …

I used to have itchy scratchy throat that doesn’t seem to be relieved just by clearing my throat or by gargling, sore throat is painful and itchy, the painful part is easy to cure and relieve but the itchiness always goes back.
My mother bought me an Anti-inflammatory spray …

Pain is no joke.As you age your body seems to fight against you,every which way you turn.
I want something that I don’t have to take everyday or even take the maximum amount to get relief.I take one little caplet,seldom more than twice a day and get relief within an …

I heard on the news that 70% of Americans suffer from heartburn at least three times a month, this is probably because of the fact that Americans try to enhance the taste of things by adding a ton of flavor and salt and this leads to acid in your …

I decided to try Alli to see if it would help me lose some weight. A friend was using it and highly recommended it, saying it was a lifesaver for her.
I tried the product for two weeks, along with a healthy diet and exercise. During that …

Some time ago I contracted an eye infection. I’m not even sure what it was or where I contracted it up to now, but by the time I managed to get my general practitioner about it and another problem, it was not as severe as it was before.
I …

Migraine is my best friend. In the Philippines, the meaning of “Best Friend” is different; it means the opposite, your enemy. In a day that I am full of stress, migraine will attack me surely when the day ends. There are lots of reasons why I have migraine and …

I was diagnosed of having hyperthyroidism a few years ago. It was quite hard to accept that I had this illness. Before I was diagnosed, I was puzzled and mystified by the strain of symptoms that I experienced. I was very irritable and perspired a lot. The trembling in …

I have bad joint pains in my hands, knees and elbows. I believe it is do to sitting in the chair doing freelance writing all day. However, one of the supplements I have been using to relieve my joint pains and help keep them healthy is the Spring Valley …

I have trouble with eczema. I will get these little bubbles on my skin. They really itch. That is usually the beginning of a new eczema spot for me. The tiny tiny bubbles go down but the skin will get really dry and start cracking. …

I’ve had this persistent diarrhea that came back periodically. I just couldn’t trace the reason and the cause. It would strike me when I least expected it–most of the time, where I couldn’t find a nearby bathroom. This extremely annoyed me since I have tried a few antidiarrheal medications …

I was diagnosed by my OB that I have a Polycystic features in my ovary. This was the result of my ultrasound exam. My OB told me that partly the reason for this is stress and my weight gain. She said that we need to treat and …

I thought I would never ever be able to go back to a dentist after what happened to me in that clinic with specifically with a dentist there. It was a year and a half ago when I decided to have my tooth “paste”. I went there without pain …

Paxil is an antidepressant that I have been taking daily for about six years now. I notice no major side effects, and I have been happy with the way that the drug works for me. Although it should not be thought of as any kind of miracle …

Non Drowsy Claritin Allergy tablets are a medication used for your seasonal allergy symptoms. Though I had no real problem with this medication it didn’t really make me feel any better. While the medicine actually works for me it did that plus make me feel grumpy. At first I …

Abreva Cream prescription is used to treat cold sores and blisters. It has to be prescribed to you by your doctor or dermatologist. I have never had to use this product myself but I have a friend that uses it regularly. The Abreva Cream prescription is …

I got a prescription for Phentermine due to the fact I am overweight and have struggled with my weight for most of my life. I was excited with the many positive testimonials about this medication. My prescription was for 30mg once daily which I was to take first thing …

Even living in a hot and dry climate like I do, I still get my fair share of allergies to deal with. I’ve used a couple different kinds of products to treat allergy symptoms, like nasal sprays that my doctor prescribed, and tablets, and even homeopathic remedies and supplements, …

I was diagnosed as Bipolar 2 in 2006 but misdiagnosed with just depression for about 7 yrs. prior to this. For Seven yrs. before my Bipolar diagnoses I was on Prozac which basically did nothing but keeep me in a manic state for Seven yrs. until I physically and …

When it comes to body and muscle pain, only the Alaxan is the trusted pain reliever tablet. I have known and trusted Alaxan for so many years now. I don’t know what’s in this tablet but all I can say is that it is really effective and very excellent …

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 …

Some oils and liniment are only for temporary removal of pain. I need something that temporary remove the pain that last for a month. I want to avoid having pain even just for a month. Moreover, pain in the muscle is cause by lack of stretching and exercising. If …

A condition known as Endometriosis has introduced me to Althea. After the surgery, my doctor instructed me to take Althea for 3 months. It is an oral contraceptive composed of progesterone Cyproterone Acetate and estrogen Ethinyl Estradiol. Generally, a contraceptive is known for preventing conception, but in my case, …

My aunt sent this to my mom because hypertension runs in the family. So anyway it’s a relief just by being automatic, thank god because I don’t know how to accurately read a manual blood pressure aparatus. It takes about 30 seconds all in all to pump up and …

I slipped in the stairs and has a big swelling in the foot and i cant able to keep even a single step.There was lot of pain in my legs and need a quick remedy.My hubby went to a near by CVS pharmacy and bought this cream.I applied …

My stressful profession has been blamed by my dermatologist as the cause of my vitiligo. It may be small but I really feel conscious when I face people, and have taken to using concealers to cover them up. I have a three-fold approach to treating my vitiligo: (1) I …

Unfortunately, my grandfather recently began having some pretty serious heart problems. A pig valve that had been placed in his heart about twenty five years ago, gave out. He began experiencing breathing difficulties and was rushed to Christiana Hospital’s new Cardiac Care Unit. Typically, I am …

I’ve used Vicks products for a very long time, and have always had a lot of trust in products like their vapor rub. I’ve tried some of their cold and cough syrups too (much like NyQuil in their effectiveness), and when I saw these in the Vicks Formula 44 …

Whenever I get a cold, I get a horrid case of congestion to go along with it. And even when the congestion feels mostly clear for the time being, my throat is left entirely susceptible to dry patches and itches that simply won’t rest unless I constantly guzzle …

I had my medical education in this University. I even had my preparatory course of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology here. Why? Because it’s the country’s top medical school. Yes it may not have the most state-of-the-art facilities here. And yes other medical schools may have some things …

I started a new job about a year and a half ago (not so new now, I guess), and it was after a seven year “vacation” during which time I was raising my kids who are teenagers now and more than old enough to stay home by themselves for …

I was officially diagnosed with fibromyalgia 2 years ago. I know I had it for at least 5 years before diagnosis though. Fibromyalgia causes body wide pain along with a host of other symptoms. Some other common conditions that go along with fibromyalgia are thyroid problems, …

I have had pain that can lead to plenty of sleepless nights. I usually do not have pain that I can feel through the night, but when my muscles start to tense up, I can barely sleep without repositioning. I noticed I was waking up multiple times a night …

Vicks Vapor Rub claims to soothe you, when you suffer from congestion. It is supposed to help clear up your nasal cavities and help clear up any phlegm in your chest. I don’t usually use this product, because I don’t want to apply anything to my skin. When I …