When I woke up Tuesday morning, I had a very bad headache. I tried to stay in bed for an hour before eating my breakfast and going to work that day. I think I got that headache due to lack of sleep these past few days. When I reached …

I have a history of Acute Gouty Arthritis. From time to time I suffer from Gout. This condition is the increase in the amount of uric acid, which results in uric acid crystals accumulating in my joints, most commonly in my big toe. I have seen myself been crippled …

I have trouble sleeping at night. There are times that I would just lie in bed for hours trying to find the right spot and right moment to get the sleep that I badly needed. I have tried several home remedies for sleep including milk and taking a warm …

I’m a frugal mother to the nth degree, and I have two children who are just now entering their teens and can start taking adult dosages of medications and we no longer have to keep a childrens version AND an adult version in the house at all times. This …

There are times when I really hate karma. I mean I know that it’s necessary to keep balance in one’s life and the overall universe, but it really sucks when it comes for you. This is what happened: about a month ago my coworker kept complaining about her heartburn, which …

One time I was having bad colds. My clogged nose would disturb my sleep as I could not breathe well. It was like something was blocking the air from entering my noise. It was really a bad feeling. As I woke up in the morning after a very disturbed …

I was put on this medication to lower my blood pressure.It is a combination water pill. That way,everything you need is suppose to be in one pill.It works very well but as with most,can cause muscle pain.You have to see your doctor at least once a month to check …

Recently, I have started to get heartburn. It’s been years since I’ve had this condition, but boy, do I remember the pain and the discomfort vividly! It first started when I was in college and with the stress of being in a new school, in a new environment as well …

I have always had menstrual cramps when my menstrual cycle came around, but it was only until a couple years ago when I was in my mid to late teens when my mother decided to buy Midol, a brand of pain killer for menstrual cramps that I had seen …

I know that, when I have a sore throat, I can count on some cough drops usually to help soothe the problem. Of course, cough drops don’t typically taste real well and they have an aftertaste that lasts hours longer than I’d prefer, so I try to avoid them …

I have been using this product for about 10 years now. Before Excedrine came out with this there was nothing that I could take for my migraines that was not prescription. The headaches would linger for days sometimes. I tried regular over the counter pain relievers, but nothing worked …

Everyone in my family uses Ocean nasal spray. You are not meant to share a bottle of Ocean because of the germs and bacteria so we each have our own bottle. We put each person’s initials on them so that we know whose belongs to whom. …

A few days ago while I happened to be on a shopping spree with my sister, I suddenly lost balance due to uneven surface of the ground level and just —“ tripped. The first thing that really hurt me as soon as I feel on the ground was …

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 …

Cytomel is a medication usually prescribed for a thyroid disorder. There are two types of thyroid disorder. One type is a hyperactive thyroid — in this type of disorder, a thyroid releases too many hormones. The other kind of thyroid disorder is an under active thyroid. …

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 …

I have had chronic back pain for over 15 years. After many tests and no conclusions or diagnosis, I now just try to manage the pain day by day. Usually I take 800 mg of Ibuprofen, and that helps with the pain just a little bit, but …

Our family loves the therapeutic hot and cold pad from Thermionics. The 9.5” x 16” pad is a perfect size if you have a sore back or shoulders. The larger size allows complete coverage of larger muscle areas, like when the boys overwork their shoulders during karate training. Perhaps, …

I have used prozac for many years now. Before prozac I was so nervous, uptight, and scared I couldn’t even go into a quick shop and buy me a soda. Now I can go to the grocery store, mall and just about anywhere. …

I have had horrible heartburn recently. I wanted relief, which I didn’t get from Tums, but I didn’t want to start taking something serious. I know that all medicine is at least somewhat serious, but I have heard of a great number of people starting heartburn medicine and being …

A few months ago I was suddenly rushed to the hospital due to a sudden seizure. I was washing the dishes when suddenly I blacked out. Luckily, my brother was there and immediately took me to the emergency room. Although I wasn’t conscious when I was brought in, the …

When H1N1 became an alarming disease all over the country, I myself become more protective and health conscious. Wherever place I go like dining in a restaurant, watching inside a movie house, using restrooms in malls and what not. I always wash my hands and if its not possible …

Polysporin Antibiotic Eye/ Ear Drops are a wonderful product. I have been very pleased with it. It is a little pricey but well worth it. It has become something that we always have in our home. Every member of the family has used it at one time or another …

Diaseptyl is one of the health care products I usually have in stock at home wherever it is. Often, I get minor scrapes or bruises while working in the garden to cooking and even cleaning. Having kids around running in the house also makes it indispensable to always have …

One of the most terrible aches that I really hate is toothache. Last time I had a toothache I was very much irritable, I can’t eat and I can’t even sleep even the thought of smiling I can’t even manage. I tried a few generic pain relievers just to …

This drug is used to treat many things such as plague or acne or chlorea… etc. In my case it was used to treat mild acne (I think if its serious acne you need something stronger), in this case my doc had me take it because, even though it …

In the last 3 weeks, my youngest child has been complaining that her eyes are hurting and was demanding that she sees an ophthalmologist. I checked her medical records and indeed, saw that it is time for the annual check-up. Alas, medical appointments here have to be made well …

My husband suffers from a troubled knee. We’ve tried liniments like Ben-Gay for the pain, but he often finds they burn his sensitive skin. So I bought The Secret Ointment by Herbs for Health. This product is made exclusively for Canadian stores, and comes in a white round tub …

For people who suffer from severe ADD (myself included), finding anything that will get us up and doing something productive for any extended period of time is amazing. We’ve tried all the medicines, we’ve tried exercise (but quickly gave up on doing it), yet nothing works. I’m here to …

Suboxone is a serious prescription medication that is used for a very serious purpose. It is difficult for me to admit, but I previously had a serious drug problem. My drug of choice was intravenous heroin. After nearly a year of living a miserable, horrible life characterized by drug …

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’ve never really used aspirin because of my stomach. I didn’t think it was strong enough to relieve pain of any kind but my grandmother swore by it from everything from minor pain to stress. Recently my doctor has become concerned about heart, though and he recommended …

If you have ever had a sunburn, you know how painful it can be. I have had my fair share. But Banana Boats Soothing Aloe After Sun gel can greatly help you after you have been fried to a crisp.
I love this aloe gel for many reasons. …

A few days ago I found myself searching for a pill to ease my pain. I went into a Dollar General that I often frequent and scanned the shelves, until I decided to buy some Excedrin tablets. I then noticed a similar product on the shelf for a dollar …

Deep Heat stinks…but the stink’s worth it! I’ve had lots of aches and pains that Deep Heat has seen me through and I’ll be using it for a long time to come. I’m not too sure about how it works, but I think it’s similar to if …

Seroquel is an anti-psychotic medication. This means that is prescribed for mental disorders such as schizophrenia and schizo-affective disorder. These are disorders which cause the sufferer to hear voices or have hallucinations.
The main side effect of this medication is extreme tiredness. In people who are severely mentally ill and …

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 …

In the past I had often herpes in my lips, specially when my period was near. A good remedy that I found for when this happened is this cream medicine called Zovirax.
In case of getting a herpes in your lip, you have to apply it once every 4 hours …

Like my mother I am one of those people who has terrible problems with my menstrual cycle. The pain, bloating and mood swings experienced with my PMS are usually pretty severe and even causes my boyfriend to stay away. This being the case I have tried many different …

Maxalt comes in two forms, a regular pill, and a tab that can be placed under the tongue which dissolves.
I have used Maxalt 10mg dissolvable tabs for the past four years. I have had migraine headaches for as long as I can remember and tried most of the commonly …

One product which I used a lot in high school was Bengay ultra Strength. I played a lot of sport and more often t hen not would come home with a lot of sore muscles. My mother used the stuff a lot and it did help. However, I could …

I have been in a lot of pain recently. In 2007 I suffered an injury to my arm, wrist and elbow. Despite multiple fractures, it did not hurt when it was injured, or at all really up until this fall. I have been in excruciating pain for a while.
Normally …

Coming down with the cold or flu is never a fun thing, but luckily I can usually pin point the signs and symptoms right away. These signs for me include a sore, itchy throat, persistent cough, sneezing and runny nose. Anytime that I find my self faced with these …

Six months into my pregnancy, I had suddenly experienced a weird spotting. I was alarmed so I immediately consulted with my obstetrician gynecologist. She examined me and prescribed me Vagimycin. I had no idea what it was and she explained that it is a tablet that has to be …

I was so thrilled when the Walkertown Family Pharmacy was built in our town. It was competition for the other pharmacy. I hated that we only had one pharmacy for our prescription needs. The Walkertown Family Pharmacy is a small pharmacy that truly focuses on customer service. I honestly …

My doctor normally writes a prescription for me for Lasix for water retention problems that affect me in relation to my monthly menstrual cycle.
When my blood pressure reading got a little higher than normal, he decided to take me off the Lasix (which I only used as needed) and …

Hydroxycut is one of the weight loss pills that I decided to try. Wanting to shed a few pounds while not being able to maintain a regular exercise regime I decided that I would try Hydroxycut. I was drawn to it by an advertisement on TV and …

I always watch out for my food intake since I have a sensitive GI tract. Aside from diarrhea and hyperacidity, there are times that I also experience constipation. According to my doctor, this is due to some improper food that I eat and my decreasing bowel movement. He told …

I used to buy Breathe Right Nasal Strips when I was sleeping in a room with a rather picky roommate, who claimed that he never snored when he slept. Of course, I did catch him snoring a few times, but I wasn’t one to argue.
So I …

Have you ever had red, irritated eyes? I have, and the one thing I can always trust is Visine. Visine removes redness from the eye in a matter of seconds, and it relieves irritation.
Visine is a sterile lubricant that gets the red out of the eyes and it moisturizes. …