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 …

While I was on Effexor, it worked very well. I would take it and feel happy, no matter what was going on. I would look forward to the effect. However, I didn’t like depending on a pill to feel normal, so I decided to ramp down off Effexor. It …

I use this supplement when I start having muscle spasms.I perspire a lot even in the winter and tend to have a lot of spasms after awhile.
It is important to let your doctor know if you take this supplement because it can cause heart problems in some people.I use …

As a child, I was very active and playful. I’d climb trees and race my brother through the streets of our neighborhood. I was also a very clumsy child so I would always end up with cuts and scrapes. A lot of these cuts and scrapes eventually became scars …

PediaCare products are some of my favorites for a number of valid reasons. I have three children, and I have used PediaCare in every possible sense, because they are no longer just the electrolyte liquids that they had for when a child is sick or vomitting or has diarrhea …

Our family doctor prescribed this antibiotic for faster healing of a wound that occurred to my son below the chin after he fell face down on the floor. It was a deep cut and as required stitches just at the chin area. First the doctor recommended tissue …

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 …

When I moved to Michigan about eight years ago, I was introduced to a whole world of allergies that I knew nothing about previously. Never in my life have allergies affected me, but as soon as I move here, I’m experiecing some symptom associated with allergies or another, almost …

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 …

Gardening has always been my passion and I always loved taking care of my plants whenever I could take out time from my busy schedule. A few days back when I tried trimming the overgrown plants in my garden, I accidentally cut my skin on my right hand. The …

I have been taking Ambien 10mg for insomnia since I was a young teenager, approximately ten years now. However, my Grandmother has been bugging me to try Lunesta for quite some time now insisting that it is so much better than Ambien. Therefore, I finally gave in and told …

I have severe muscle spasms. They are related to my autoimmune conditions and disease. They occur all times of the day and night, and are especially worse when I actually sit or lay down and try to get some rest. The severity of the muscle spasms has had me …

Recently I was coming down with a trace of the flu. I had symptoms like coughing, a little bit of a sore throat and some of the usual flu-like symptoms. However, I was too busy to take a break and really take care of myself that week so I …

As my job requires speaking all day, my throat often gets irritated, itchy, and dry. I mentioned this to my throat doctor one time, who recommended that I use this product called Kamillosan Spray Solution to relieve me of my problem. He said that the product was made from …

Equate: Anti Itch Hydrocortisone 1% Cream works decently well, although I would not say it is a product that has successfully put an end to all my itching when I get bitten by a mosquito or if I seem to have a repeated itch for some other reason. This …

I have never been the type of person who can take a laxative and roll on about my day like nothing is going on. Laxatives really don’t do much for me, I have to be at home because they are so harsh on my system. The only reason why …

The Doctor of my older sister prescribed this medicine when she had Psoriasis. Celestamine is a pink small tablet and very expensive. It is an anti allergy. Before I can freely buy it on drugstore, but now I believe, the drug store is requiring a doctor’s prescription for the …

I have indoor and outdoor allergies that cause my nose to run, my eyes to water and my asthma to act up. One of the homeopathic medicines I take to help treat my allergy symptoms and relieve them is the Heel BHI Allergy Homeopathic Medication Tablets. I find the …

I started taking Yasmin for a few reasons, including for acne control, help with cramps, and for the actual birth control itself. I’ve never had a lot of success with birth control medications and always found myself at the point where I could no longer take them due …

Not to be confused with Robitussin DM, this Tussin DM cough syrup if I remember correctly is a knock-off brand by Rite Aid or CVS or one of those kind of neighborhood corner store pharmacies. You can easily compare the ingredients, though and they are pretty much the same, …

I have suffered from migraines for a few years now. I’m one of the few people who get an aura before the actual headache and therefore I am able to take medication before the headache hits. Everytime I get the aura, I immediately pull out my Excedrin migraine. It’s …

I have severe allergies and I have tried practically every over the counter nasal spray on the market and prescription ones too! Most of them had bad side effects like nose bleeds and extreme dryness. So when my Doctor recommended Nasonex I rolled my eyes and asked what was …

I have some irritating scars on my arms and legs that can’t really be erased or even just lightened by whitening creams, I have tried even Nivea whitening lotion, Sebo de macho, and some Mow Sun chinese medicine, all to no avail. I can’t have a peeling because there …

I take one of these fish oil supplements daily . I have really noticed a differance in the way that I feel . There are many studies that tell you fish oil is good for you . My advice is to try it and see for yourself .
You can buy …

In these modern days, the food we consume is mainly of the “Junk” variety and whilst it tastes good, sometimes looks good; it is generally not that good for us. It is an old saying that now is relevant of “Prevention is better than a cure” and it has …

I have awful allergies and my kids do too, so I have a standing prescription for allergy medication that my doctor gave me that I sometimes let slide and the dates expire before I can get it refilled, so I’m at the store looking for something to tide me …

Alan Dockery is a doctor that I will never forget, this is because in my view he was responsible for most of the things that happened to my grandmother when she went for medical care. Being a senior citizen she did not have much of a choice as to …

I take aspirin for aches and pains, so when I hurt my back I figured I would take a couple of aspirin for the pain. The pain wasn’t very severe, so I thought my usual two aspirin would do the trick. I was disappointed to realize that we had …

I am a big proponent of using generic medications whenever possible, as opposed to the name brand meds, because I dislike the idea of huge pharmaceutical companies ripping patients off; why pay much more for the exact same formula, just because of the name on the package. Recently, when …

Among the Strepsils flavors, my first choice is always the one which is Orange with Vitamin C simply because it has dual antibacterial properties. Each Strepsils lozenges are specifically made to cure sore throat. And based on my experience, this is the most effective treatment I have encountered in …

I sometimes have problems with my lower back and shoulders aching. While I am not really sure that I know the exact cause of the problem I do know that the pain starts in my shoulders and works its way down into my lower back. It can range from …

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 was a patient at this clinic about 2 years ago for a total of 3 years. When I first was seen at this clinic I saw Dr. Hatfield himself. There are a number of other doctors who also work within this practice.
My insurance gave me the referral and …

Anyone who’s had Buckley’s cough syrup knows it tastes awful and it works.
I bought the Jack & Jill Syrup for my kids because if they even see the adult bottle, they are ready to weep!
I have been using it on my kids and like that it’s an expectorant rather …

I have few scars on my legs and on my feet. I have those ever since I was young. I thought the scars will fade while I grow up.
My dad trusts this Sebo de Macho ever since. He doesn’t let our house ran out of Sebo de Macho. He …

Most of our hospitals here in Nova Scotia are what are deemed ‘teaching’ hospitals. The Queen Elizabeth Health Sciences or QEII for short is one of them. When a patient has trouble with a member of the hospital staff, the Patient Services team are there to help navigate through …

Before going back to Botswana in May 2010, I already made another appointment for a mammogram at the CHL knowing that at this time of the year, people go on collective holidays (usually end of July to about 24 of August). It would be difficult to get something until …

When I get really bad neck and shoulder stiffness and pains, I like to use the Arnicare Arnica Gel. I find it really helps soothe away my pains and stiffness naturally without harsh pain relieving pills. I even like that it does not have any fragrance or colorings in …

Anbesol Jr. Bubble Gum Flavored Instant Brace Pain Relief is not something my family uses for braces. Neither of my children has had to have braces 9yet). I’m quite sure the time will come. However, we use Anbesol Junior for pain when teeth are coming in, or alternately when …

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, …

I was experiencing some winter aches and pains after going through lengthy renovations in my home so my pharmacist suggested I try Votaren Emulgel. I had tried other topical muscle pain relievers and I had either gotten so sick from the strong medicinal smell or found they had not …

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 am a very acidic person. I often feel nauseous and suffer stomachaches and headaches because of acidity which happens when I don’t eat on time or overeat, or if I drink coffee, tea, too much alcohol, or when I am tense or nervous. I have tried …

Vicks Vapo Rub is my standalone medicine to fight headache. Whenever I hit with a bad headache, Vicks is my first try to tackle with it. Most of the time, it provides me the cure in couple of hours.
I use this medicinal balm from my childhood. I use it …

I always have a bottle or two of paracetamol on my shelf as most mothers do. I used a different brand then, a hand-me- brand which is traditionally used by our family years ago for our small siblings. However, as I use them on my kids now, I noticed …

Sometime in January of this year, I was admitted to the hospital due to an asthma attack. I forgot to buy a new canister that day and was left alone in the house. Fortunately, I was able to call someone to bring me to the hospital. I recall that …

I was given this prescription medicine after I was discharged from the hospital after giving birth to my first child. It was mean to minimize the pain I was feeling related to childbirth and to expedite the healing process overall. I trusted my doctor so I did not hesitate …

Aciphex Delayed Release Tablets
I take this medicine for acid reflux. All those years of spicy food and smoking has finally caught up with me. I take Aciphex on a regular basis. I usually take once a day (20mg) before my morning coffee. It doesn’t upset my stomach at all. …

I recently got some Thompson C 1000 mg Time Release Supplements with rose hip and bioflavonoid in it, but I have to say they were not easy to swallow down at all. However, if you cut them in half with a pill cutter into four small pieces it is …

I have been experiencing a heavy bleeding for about one and a half months. At first, I thought that it’s just a common irregularities of my monthly period , but later on I was really bothered when I found out that it doesn’t stop and rather extended for a …