Dysmenorrhea. A lady’s greatest enemy. You would strongly agree with me only if you yourself have been through the same situation. I started my first menstruation when I was 10 years old. On that day, seeing blood stain on my underwear was enough to shock me. However, things went …

I take Ponstan capsules to treat my aching gum and tooth. I used to have inflamed gum and it was giving me terrible pain. I should say this medicine has been really effective in treating unmanageable pain. But I only take this medicine when the pain has …

I was bewildered why I frequently had flank pain accompanied by a difficulty in urinating. I thought that I had a urinary tract infection so I self-medicated by drinking a lot of water and took an antibiotic that was in my fridge. Even though I had finished the complete …

I love drinking hot liquids whenever I am not feeling too great. I feel that it is the perfect thing when it is cold and I am feeling horrible from cold symptoms. One medication that I used and was impressed with was the Thera Flu Sugar Free Honey Lemon …

This summer we took the family to a local waterpark and we played in the wave pool on see through inner tubes all day long. Although we started off the day with 100 SPF sunscreen and reapplied it at three hour intervals, somehow we all came home with burns. …

I was prescribed Effexor for anxiety and depression and continued taking it for seven months.
The most noticeable difference for me over the first week was increased tiredness which helped me because I had been having trouble getting to sleep. Over time this became irritating because I could not …

Sterimar Nasal or Nose Spray is made of sea water. I just bought one bottle of Sterimar Nasal Spray which is contained of 100ml sea water sprayer inside it.
Actually it is not only sea water inside this product. But it is a mix combination between sea water and its …

During my childhood days I don’t used to drink any medicine unless I was getting sick and get some flu, and can’t hardly manage at all. But during my menstrual period I always this experienced intense pain in my abdomen which is called dysmenorrhea. The only management I am …

Fish liver oil is something I was terrified of in my childhood. Like a character in a children’s book, I was forced by my parents and grandparents to ingest spoonfuls of the disgusting, smelly liquid, which made me feel like vomiting and, frankly, gave me bad breath. Despite ingesting …

I came down with a typical winter cold. I felt very congested and was having an unproductive cough. Having a coupon, I decided to try Robitussin Cough and Congestion cough syrup. Without the coupon, the syrup is a little bit on the pricey side. The …

Sometimes I seemed to get backed up, but I think this happens to everyone at some point or another. It doesn’t really happen to me often, but when it does, my stomach really hurts. I don’t like to feel abnormal, and I’m sure you don’t either. My mom told …

When it comes to relieving painful menstrual cramps and headaches I like to use Aleve, but sometimes the price for this pain relieving medicine is too high so I do not get it unless it is on sale. Instead, I use the Good Sense All Day Pain Relief Naproxen …

dulculax bisacodyl is the most affective stimulant laxative available. its relieves constipation by stimulating the movement of the intestines. this is the msot powerful and affective laxative in the market and i have used this laxative to treat constipation and it effects better than other laxative. but it is …

I was diagnosed as having nephrolithiasis, kidney stones, in both of my kidneys about six months ago. This problem was already giving me some flank pains and some kind of hyperacidity. Aside from this I began developing urinary tract infection almost every other month.
Because of the recurring …

I have fibromyalgia and have been treated with the drug amitriptyline for many years, both to help me sleep and to calm some of the nerve pain symptoms.
When I was going through a periods where my symptoms were a bit worse than usual, my doctor decided to take me off …

This was such a nightmare. I started taking this medication almost two months ago, in addition to my diet and exercise regime. I didn’t have a lot to lose, mainly about twenty pounds or so. I am pretty active, working out several times a week, but the weight just …

Ok I have to be the first to admit I am one of the biggest skeptics when it comes to something on tv whether it is “new and improved” or just plain “new”.
A co-worker of mine saw the commercial and purchased the product I am reviewing, Airborne Formula Cold …

From time to time, I take Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Liquid to ease out my dry cough. This medicine is available in liquid form and can be purchased over-the-counter in any drugstores nationwide. This is also available in drops and tablet form. My experience with this medicine is just …

For the past few days, I had been experiencing severe cold and cough which was indeed making me feel rather uncomfortable. The fact that I experienced’ stuffy nose’ not only made it difficult for me to breathe normally but also the consistent flow of water …

Lets face it. Hospitals are businesses like any other company. While we would all like to think that they are kind and compassionate places filled with smiling nurses and relaxed doctors, they commonly are not. After having three miserable labor and delivery experiences, on my fourth …

I recently received a prescription from my psychiatrist for oxycodone at a dose of 5/325; meaning 5 mg of oxycodone and 325 mg of acetaminophen or tylenol. My doctor prescribed this medication due to the fact that I was in a rather serious car accident in which n=my car …

Rhea Superscent Oil is made locally in my country. This is far better than another pain reliever product which is Efficascent Oil. It has stronger menthol content. This product comes in 25 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml bottle. The biggest size costs around Php50 (Philippine Peso) or just …

Since I am almost always battling pain for one reason or another. I am always in search of a good pain killer. My muscles ache in different areas all of the time. It can be really frustrating dealing with knee and lower back pain. A few weeks ago I …

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 took Primosa Evening Primrose Oil in soft gelatin capsule form because I wanted to improve my cervical mucous. It has to be taken 2 capsules or depending on what your physician will tell you.
For me, I took it 2 capsules daily where one capsule of Primosa contains 500mg …

Aqueous cream is an unbranded cream to be used for dry skin conditions. My mother was prescribed aqueous cream by her doctor to apply to her feet as she has diabetes and with such a condition you cannot let your feet get dry and cracked as you are …

Pain Fighter Oil is a homeopathic treatment for muscle pain which was suggested by a homeopathic doctor for me. I love the way this medicine has worked for me. It is even loved by my mother. I was actually looking for a pain relief massage sort of oil to alleviate …

I had a hard time concentrating because of my headache. I always experienced this feeling –annoying, painful and consistent headache. I really can’t enjoy the things around me. I can’t go to places where I want to go. My headache was very disturbing. It was killing me. I took …

I have been struggling with quite a bit of pain through my hands and elbows. I often feel that they are strained and can feel swelling throughout those areas. I try my best to stay away from over the counter medications, but this is not always possible. Whenever the …

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 usually keep some sort of antacid around the house, because my heartburn is no joke. I try to keep them in stock, but have found myself trying to find a medication at the last minute on a few occasions. On the way to work one morning I stopped …

I have been using this Medicine for a few months now - well I haven’t been constantly using this as if I had a cold for that lenght of time then I would think that I had a problem. This medicine has been out for years but I always …

This is fish oil supplements come in soft gel capsules. These were lemon flavored and the bottle contained 180 capsules. This is a brownish gold plastic bottle. The lid is not child safe so be sure to secure properly after use.
What I liked about this is that it seemed …

For me, the second worse part of any cold or flu is the coughing. It’s painful and exhausting and makes all of the other symptoms worse. I have bronchial asthma as well, so the coughing is extra scary for me — I never know exactly when the …

I started taking Seasonale over a year ago. I had been taking the Depo-Provera shot for several years and my doctor and I decided it was time to get off of the shot and to go to something else. I asked about this pill. I have …

I have been suffering from year round Allergic Rhinitis. This time since I could not bear it any longer because the symptoms are getting worse, I finally decided to go to the doctor and get this over and done with.
Upon checking me up, the doctor prescribed a nasal spray …

My son was diagnosed with seizure disorder and was prescribed Depakote to help restore the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. While he was taking this medication he needed to have regular monthly blood tests to monitor the level of this medication in his blood. It was …

I tried this fast food chain near to where I was living. It was newly opened and I was told that they had a discount on all the food that I would order. So I tried it and ordered the foods that looked delicious. Later that evening, I felt …

People who suffer of dry eyes know that it is not easy to live with this pain. Artificial tears are necessary and Hyabak is a good one in this kind of products. Normally they say you need 4 drops in each eye every day but in many cases you …

I have been an obstetrics patient at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania twice — a vaginal birth in 2004 and a C-section in 2006. I must say that both experiences were extremely pleasant, or as pleasant as giving birth can be. Both of my admissions …

A change in season always gives me some serious health problem, fever is a very common thing for me and even a slightest change in weather and I catch cough and cold. My body seems to have a weak immune system and so gets this common disease all the …

I know when I get a really sever cold I try to do anything to stop the dreaded cold symptoms. I am always looking for day time medications but they never work the way they should. After trying a few I realized that I feel better after taking medicine …

I think one of the best inventions has been a medication drop to give to infants, because buying those big bottles of medications and then having to buy separate droppers and then you’re never quite sure how much to give. I always second guess situations like that, and so …

At the end of last year, I hurt my knees while moving furniture. A few months ago, the injury worsened when I stepped up into my living room. It was extremely painful while lying down, sitting down, driving — anywhere that any kind of pressure at all …

Bodrex Tablet is one of the most known medicine in my country. When you have a headache, the people often give you suggestion to take Bodrex tablet to reduce the pain in your head.
But actually, this Bodrex tablet is just like a pain killer. That’s why if you see …

When it comes to pain relievers Tylenol extra Strength tablets are great for minor things like headaches, backaches, and other pains. I have been using Tylenol Extra Strength off and on for a few years and I have yet to find anything that works as well. I purchased mine …

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 had complains about my previous medicine for my rhinitis. It was so sedating so I decided to ask for an alternative medicine from my EENT.
He prescribed Zylohist. It is also an anti-allergy medicine. The price is similar to the previous medicine I had. I liked this medicine because …

I recently had two break dance performances on stage on alternative days. For these I trained very hard daily for two weeks. Obviously with break dancing putting a lot of strain on your muscles, and with me getting little rest due to the pressure of the performances I started …

Our family doctor prescribed this medicine when my 7 months old baby daughter was suffering from a bad nasal congestion and cough.
At first it just seems like normal common cold and it was really a normal common cold but just that her nostrils were completely blocked and …