Due to my oily skin type I would occasionally get back acne. But there was this time when I got an unusually big pimple on my back and it was quite painful. It really got worse when I was on a 6hrs traveling bus on a holiday …

Dolfenal 500 mg
I had to say Dolfenal is effective depending on the person taking it.
My sister is taking Dolfenal for her dysmenorrhea and it works perfectly for her. She recommended it to me for my sciatic pain.
Two weeks ago, I had severe skin allergy attack, hives everywhere, very itchy …

I have had chronic pain issues for most of my adult life. I don’t usually require medication beyond what I can pick up over the counter at the local drug store, but occasionally I need something stronger. On a few such occasions, I went to the doctor hoping for …

I started using Tums Antacid several years ago when I began to have upset stomach quite often. I purchase them at the local grocery store for $5.79 for 150 tablets. I keep them on hand at all times. It is rare that you will catch my medicine cabinet without …

When I suffer from a sore throat or cough, I have to do whatever I can to get rid of quick. The sore throat is the worst of the pain because it really makes it hard to swallow or even breath without pain occurring. I was looking for something …

On my venture of searching for the right lotion to help my dried and cracked hands and elbows, I purchase a tube of Aquaphor to give it a try. I got the tube at my grocery store. It cost $4.79 for a 1.75 oz. tube. The price was comparable …

I am a type 2 diabetic. For several years I was diet controlled, but I gained some weight and my condition got to the point that I needed some medical intervention. I tried a couple of drugs, and mostly side effects stopped me from continuing them. One of …

Lamictal is a medication usually prescribed for bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is an illness categorized by extreme mood swings- manic highs, and depressed lows. That is why the illness was originally called manic depression. Lamictal helps with these mood swings. It can also be taken for …

I have a dead toenail since a long time now or so I thought. My little toenail on my left foot is completely black. It does not hurt nor is it uncomfortable but just that it looks dead and black. It is very unsightly, I did not even want …

I am so glad that I found Pharex Hydrocortisone Butyrate 0.1% Cream Anti-Inflammatory Steroidal for my skin rashes. I am allergic to some foods and fabrics. I do not know exactly what my allergic triggers are. All I can tell is that when I get allergic reaction to something, …

I have always loved nurturing my precious bonsai plants and in fact felt quite proud whenever I received compliments regarding them. Since these plants required regular pruning to actually keep it in good shape, I accidentally happened to cut my skin in between my thumb and index finger of …

When I have a need for paracetamol, only one brand comes to my mind —“ Biogesic. Although I am aware of all the other new brands that have come up in the market, I can’t seem to remember all those whenever I’m already in a pharmacy buying …

This is a infant nasal congestion drop which I have been using with my baby since her birth. I have found it to be highly effective as a prompt solution to nasal congestion anytime. Babies cannot express themselves so a nasal congestion although a minor ailment sometimes can create …

If you aren’t familiar with the idea of taking Melatonin supplements, then you may not realize how helpful it can be. Especially for someone that has a hard time getting to sleep or staying asleep. My significant other has had sleeping problems just about his entire life. It takes …

We spent our weekend in the new home of my sister in law. I and my husband were invited by her sister to sleepover and see and enjoy their new place as well. It was a three hour drive from our home but despite the distance we found …

I had some unusual menstrual cycle pattern about more than 6 years ago which caused me to have prolonged nonbleeding period and once my menstrual bleeding starts, it usually lasted for more than 10 days and the bleeding was really too heavy. Because of this, I became very …

It is amazing to me, considering that I don’t even have kids myself, how many childrens medicines and baby care products I’ve had in my house over the years. First my best friend had kids, and then a couple other friends had kids, and it seemed to be a …

About a year ago, I caught what can only be referred to as “the death cold.” We all know it. For two or three weeks, breathing and existing become the most painful acts imaginable. I was guzzling cough syrup whenever I was allowed more, as per the directions, not …

Vicks Sinex 12 Hour Nasal Spray For Sinus Relief - 0.5 Oz —” I really hate being sick. This is especially true when it comes down to being sick because of allergies. That is why the last time I came down with a bad sinus infection I asked …

Naproxen Sodium is also known as Aleve. You pay more for it if you buy the box that says ALEVE, because you pay for the brand name. You still get the exact same product, same amount of pain reliever per pill. So, why pay more? Buy the Naproxen.
Naproxen is …

Implanon is so far I think the simplest method of contraception. I’m using it for 3 yrs and now ready to share the positive feelings I have regarding Implanon. Implanon is not pill like, it’s an implant that is inserted under your skin (small, very small). It was such …

Dealing with a fussy baby can be a lot to deal with. I tend to get stressed when my baby is sick. This past fall and winter season has brought a lot of sickness to my home. It seems that this cold and flu season has really taken its …

Amitriptyline is the generic name for the tricyclic antidepressant Elavil. (I believe it is also marketed under several other names.) I have been on this drug for 23 years. Although it is an antidepressant, it is often used for other reasons– neuropathy symptoms, chronic pain, etc.
My reason for …

Like all women must know, having a yeast infection is the most horrible feeling in the world. A lot of people are worried about the embarrassment, but that is not what I was worried about. I was worried about the terrible itching and burning. I couldn’t even do anything. …

I recently reviewed this product, but with the lemon-lime flavor, and I have to say, the orange was so much better! It worked just the same, and was just as effective, but the flavoring was well worth investing in another version of the same product. Basically, Wal-born just acts …

It is not really nice when you realize that you have scorbutic inside your lip or mouth. Just like what I have two days ago. When I woke up, I realized that I have this problem. I thought that it’s not gonna be good for me since I will …

I have recently been having a lot of problems with nasal congestion. I feel that these issues are due to the wind blowing constantly and dust irritating my nostrils. Though I like to keep my nose clear, I do not like taking allergy medications that make me drowsy. I …

Lunesta is a prescription medication used to treat severe insomnia. However, I don’t feel it is quite as strong as Ambien, another prescription sleep medication. The two are similar. There is a factor that causes Lunesta to benefit over Ambien in the eyes of many doctors lately.
Prescription sleep …

I am a very active woman, I love doing sports and adventure traveling. As a result, I have had several minor scrapes in my time. Whenever I travel I always bring Mediplast First Aid Kit. This is a very handy pouch with everything that I need for my emergencies. …

Like alot of people out there I deal with depression and take medication for it. My doctor had given me a prescription for Prozac and I took it for a few months but decided it may not be right for me due to one of the side effects being …

I am afraid of getting myself wounded, basically because I have low tolerance for pain. This is the reason why I didn’t learn how to ride a bicycle. During my growing up years, I preferred playing with my dolls rather that running outside with friends, playing ball, roller skating …

I really hate acne or pimple. I thought I will not get pimple anymore because I’m no longer a teenager. But few days ago, I saw few acne on my skin face. Oh no, I really did not expect this. I know that I have sensitive skin face but …

I do not like taking medicines in a liquid form but sometimes I have to and in this case, I always choose the one which is the most drinkable and which is the most tasteless. Aspegic fits the bill. It is in a powder form and is quickly soluble …

I get awful muscle cramping and spasms. Some of it is due to lupus, some to fibromyalgia, some to irritable bowel, but ultimately all too often for comfort of functionality. At night I am often kept up by my muscles twitching unless I take Flexeril to help relieve some …

When we were looking for pediatricians for my son when I was pregnant with him, someone suggested Valley Pediatrics. I am very satisfied with their practice and highly recommend them to anyone in search of a doctor for their children. They are always very accommodating to personal …

Synogis injections are given to infants during the first five months they are alive after birth when born prematurely. These injections are not cheap and usually cost about $2-$3,000 per shot without insurance. Yea, they cost a pretty penny. They are, however, prescribed by physicians to …

I deal with red eyes on a daily basis and there isn’t really much I have been able to do about them. I’m not sure if it has anything to do with my allergies or just the mold in the air. But my eyes really become irritated very easily. …

I take Tylenol pm on a regular basis. It helps me to sleep, is effective, easy to take, and supposedly non habit forming. I have tried a variety of pain relievers, and sleeping pills. Nothing works for me like tylenol pm does.
After breaking my arm, it bothers me …

A few weeks back I encountered a terrible accident. It so happened that when in a hurry I tried lifting the hot water vessel from the gas stove, it suddenly slipped off my hands. Even though I did try my best to move away from it, some of the …

I had been prescribed Hexidine mouthwash by my dentist after I had gone for scaling . It is a 160 ml transparent bottle manufactured by icpa health products and is blue in colour. As per my dentist’s prescription I was to use this mouthwash twice daily.
The mouth wash is …

My youngest son, who is just barely a teenager, is almost never sick. Never really has problems with allergies and has had a cold or the flu maybe three times in his entire life. I’ve definitely lucked out. And, because he’s pretty much not had to take medication ever …

Cepacol Dual Relief Sore Throat Spray soothes achy, sore throats. The size I bought is .75 fluid ounces and it may seem small, but this product delivers 100 doses. Only one spray is necessary to relieve throat pain! Cepacol was recommended to me by our family physician, so I …

Diabetes is a disease which arises when an individual becomes defficiaent of the homone known as Insulin.Insulin is an homone which is been produced in the “Islet of Legahans” in the pancrease of the human body,the Insualin is a digestive homone which helps in the regulation of blood sugar.When …

I’ve been seeing my husband massaging his knees using a different kind of Liniment the past few days. According to him he is feeling some pain and would want to try this topical solution called Pau Liniment which according to his friend is also effective in giving instant relief …

I had my tubes tied when I was 27. I felt so happy afterwards - no ways to get pregnant. It was very easy for me to receive my tubal, also because sterilization is a human right (see General Comment No. 28: Equality of rights between men and women, …

As a child I had a terrible habit of scratching and picking at insect bites until they became scars. Unfortunately I was in my late teens when someone saw my scarred legs and made the connection between my picking and scratching and my scars. While I do not do …

I’ve used Equate Triple Antibiotic Ointment for years. The ointment has come in handy many times when my children experienced minor cuts, insect stings and mild burns. The ointment sooths immediately and works well when applied to the gauze portion of a bandaid. You then just wrap the bandaid …

I don’t do a lot of extreme exercising (quite the contrary), but when I do exercise, my favorite thing is to go on walks. We live not far from a park right on the water, and I like to walk there and get some fresh air. Problem is, usually …

Dr. Wong is amazing! I had to get a root canal so my dentist sent me to Dr. Wong an Endodontist. I was so scared to have the work done. I have had some horrible dental procedures in the past that have scared me. The morning of my root …

This is probably one of the more expensive pain relieving creams I’ve tried over the course of the last year and a half, and I’ve tried a LOT, to say the least. I think, at least once a week, I’m at the grocery store or local pharmacy trying to …