I have dealt with more than one or two body aches in my lifetime. I have had problems with my hands the most, in recent times. I hate this pain because it always radiates through my back and shoulders. I get tired of using a million and one pain …

I have always had what my doctor call “loose joints” meaning that I am susceptible to dislocating my joints and I don’t have good stability. It had never actually been a problem for me, though, until last summer when I twisted wrong and fell, dislocating my right knee …

I have experienced periods of sleeplessness in the past, and have tried several medicines to remedy my problem. I have a sensitivity to diphenhydramine, an ingredient commonly used in over the counter sleep aids, so I needed to find a product that worked differently.
I looked at the label …

A few days back after having slept on a hard foamed pillow for about 2-3 days- I experienced the worst nightmare of my life. The fact that I was not used to sleeping on thick pillows (but had to sleep because there was no other option left for me …

I had recently developed low back pain problem. When pain killer tablets were not giving optimum result, I decided to go for a pain relief balm or ointment. I was recommended to use Religel Ointment by one of my friends. This was actually the first time when I had heard …

I have been using the Boots Breathe Right Nasal Strips and even though I thought I would hate wearing them, I am impressed with how effective they are and they are not as uncomfortable as I thought. I have suffered with one virus or another for about two …

Komix Peppermint is a medicine or syrup that you can take when you want to cure your cough. As you can read on the name, this medicine syrup has peppermint taste. For me, if I take Komix Peppermint when I have a little cough, I will feel a …

Nowadays who can actually afford to get sick. At the paste we live on preventing and quick healing of colds is really important. The medicine I am using for a while now is Daleron COLD 3 which is really good for colds and influenza. The thing is that I …

Concerta just in case you didn’t know is a medication for ADHD. I have a step son under my care who has been with my husband and I for almost two years now. He came to live with us because his behavior was so bad he was getting kicked …

My grand mother is 80 years old and she had the saviour pain in all her joints and she was unable to walk for a lot time and after sleeping for a long time it was difficult for her to get up and sit. She was fed up …

I find that having a vaginal itch can really put a damper on your life. It is something that is difficult to deal with when you have things to do. I can barely function when I have an itch there and find that I am better off sitting in …

It’s been few days since my kids got cough. I think the virus was coming from their friends at school. There is no body sick for the last few days. I thought it was just a small coughing but after few days it did not stop, I brought my …

Pepto-Bismol Original has on many occasions, relieved me of some less than pleasant stomach maladies. The familiar pink look of the bottle, somehow instills in me the sentiment that “help is on the way.” Pepto-Bismol works very efficiently for diarrhea and nausea.
When I feel the …

I purchased Contac Cold and Flu after my boss had given me some to get through the day at work when I was sick. She said they worked wonders for her so she was sure that they would work for me as well. I found the Contac in the …

I have suffered from sleep difficulties within the past two years, and I have tried a variety of sleep medications, many of which have not worked for me. I recently gave Rozarum an attempt. It is a sleep medication that is newer and supposedly there is absolutley …

I’ve noticed that over the years, I tend to feel my arthritis problems more when the weather is rainy or it has been a very long day. I notice the arthritis problem the most in my fingers, wrist and left shoulder. When it is possible, I like to take …

I hate vegetables; maybe this is the reason why I got constipated. Another reason could be my lack of physical exercise. I have tried several laxatives in the market but none seemed to work for me. I didn’t get the results that I wanted to, so I searched. Struggling …

I purchased Hyland’s Homeopathic Cold’n Cough for Kids when my 2 year old daughter got sick with a really terrible cold. The pediatrician said her congestion, nasty cough, stuffy nose, and sore throat were simply caused by a virus and there wasn’t much they could do to help her …

Kroger All Day Allergy is the off brand of Zyrtec and a whole heck of a lot cheaper. I have reviewed many off and name brand products as well as other allergy products. I think this takes the cake in both of those categories and will give this product …

Whenever I have clogged and runny nose, I sometimes use Neozep Forte Tablet. I have been using this drug alternately with my other favorite brand of nasal decongestant drug. This medicine comes in 10 mg / 2 mg / 500 mg Tablet. It contains 10 mg Phenylephrine HCl which …

A few days back I had been suffering from mouth ulcers. These ulcers which were formed under my tongue gave me restless nights and I found it very difficult to eat or drink. After getting examined by my physician I was suggested to use Dologel to help get relief. …

I have used many different over the counter pain killers in my life. It is hard for me to say which one is the best, but I do know which active ingredients usually work best for me. I have not always been much of a fan of acetaminophen when …

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 don’t always use anti itch creams, but found them to be very necessary this past summer. I try to stay away from mosquitoes, but it is not always possible. I live in a desert area, but there is a river not too long from here that can attract …

Seasonale is a birth control pill that has been on the market for quite some time now. It is commonly distributed by doctors and has, for the most part, earned its reputation as being a reliable method of providing birth control for couples across America. One side effect …

This mourning when I wake up I felt a slight pain in the back of my head. I tray to stay in my bed, eat some breakfast and drink a cup of tea, after one hour, I saw that the headache in my back of the head did not …

Crosin syrup can be used whenever our kids suffer from extreme cold, cough and fever. If the fever is not too high in degrees the crosin syrup can be used for them. I use it for my child, whenever he falls ill due to fever or extreme …

The Mentholatum Company Inc. Red Cross Toothache Medication is a must for any person that is suffering from a toothache. This medication doesn’t provide a person with an alternative to going to the dentist, because if you have a cavity or other problem that’s causing jolts of pain to …

I love using this medicated patch to ease any pain in my body especially associated with muscle or joint pains. It works much effective after taking a warm shower when the pores in my skin are open. The patch with menthol ingredient in it just works wonders in easing …

This is an over the counter medicine that’s sole function is to help you sleep. It’s kind of like taking AdvilPM or something but there is no pain reliever added to it. These types of things make me wary because I never know who I will react to them. …

I woke up last Saturday with a swollen left eye. The house here in Gabs has not been occupied for a month when we went home in April-May and I thought that there must have been insects harbouring in the house (it is now winter here in Botswana). …

A few weeks back, while working in the kitchen, I accidentally happen to cut my finger and had blood oozing the very next second. Thought he cut didn’t seem very deep, it was quite long and since I was experiencing severe pain, it made me feel rather uncomfortable. This …

I suffer from constant migraines ever since a car accident nine years ago. I tried almost every over the counter medication that is out there. Excedrin worked for a little bit, then the caffine in it made me sick to my stomach whenever I would take it. …

I have chronic sinus problems plus seasonal allergies, and over the years, have tried many different medications to help me along the way. Earlier this year, while pregnant, I was having major sinus congestion problems. My doctor initially told me to take Sudafed, but it did not …

Yesterday, while I was in the car on my way to my cousin’s party, I suddenly felt nauseous. I knew that it was another acid attack on my ulcer as I often experience such. Unfortunately, I did not have any of my usual medication on me so …

I have two small children who are constantly falling down and cutting themselves. Whenever I treat their cuts or scrapes, I always make sure to use Neosporin. I just apply it directly to the scrape, and bandage it up.
Neosporin does not burn on application. This makes it easy when …

When I was younger, I would, at very rare times, get activity caused asthmatic reactions. Asthma ran in my family, so it was not surprising. I suppose I was probably lucky that mine was only sports induced, rather than fully active, like in the cases of many …

I tried these appetite suppressants for a few months. What I wanted was something that would make it easier for me to stop eating everything in sight! There were several good things about this medication. First off, I didn’t crave sugary foods or starches like I did when I …

I hate when a headache takes over and ruins my whole day. I like to try to stop the headache before it gets really bad, because it can be hard to deal with after that. My headaches always start as a light pulsating and then starts to become a …

I think Supradyn it’s one of the most popular vitamin supplements, but before this the truth is I have always chosen a different type of multivitamins as Pharmathon …
Thanks to an ad on TV I found the new formula with coenzyme Q10 and I was curious. Although I recognized …

About a month ago, I began using Betaseron to treat Multiple Sclerosis. Previously, I had taken Avonex, an intramuscular injection, once a week. The side effects rendered me useless one day a week. Sometimes they wouldn’t be unbearable, but I could never guess when that would …

I had this huge open gash on the corner of my lip that just wasn’t healing because every time it got wet it would reopen. It just didn’t want to heal, even with the first aid ointment I was applying to it daily. The opened gash would constantly bleed …

I had been having a hard time falling asleep. I didn’t do anything different in my daily regiment and just didn’t know why I couldn’t get tired the way I needed to. I tried a couple of pm medications, but didn’t really like them. I have a baby and …

Ever since I first started menstruating at the tender age of twelve, I have experienced very severe menstrual cramping. Over the years, the cramping has even gained strength in intensity and longevity and instead of lasting only twenty four hours, it now lasts twice as long. I visited my …

So many people are concerned about heart disease and high cholesterol at the moment, and I am no exception. I have found that diet and exercise can help the situation, however, in some cases, a little extra help is needed as well. After doing a lot of …

Stuffy noses in kids are the most bothersome for me. I am often anxious when my kids have stuffy noses as a result of a cold. They have difficulties to sleep in the night which in turn affect me as they keep me awake by complaining all the time. …

Tempra Syrup has always been a part of my daughter’s life. Everytime she has a fever, from the time she was born, until now that she is already 7 years old, I only give her one medicine for fever, and that is Tempra Syrup.
I had proven it again …

I don’t usually go to a doctor if I have a cold or what-have-you, but if it gets to the point where I have it for nearly a week with no signs of improving, I usually drag myself into his office to see about some form of medicine to …

I have a lot of back, neck and shoulder problems, and this is an item I picked up during a painful spell to avoid having to use pain medicine. It’s a pretty good product that has the versatility of being hot or cold, and it’s a good price for …

Southeast Alabama Medical Center is one of two hospitals in Dothan, AL and has been serving the area for over thirty years. It is a leader in health care.
Having been in the hospital for the birth of my two children and having had several family members stay; I …