My experience with Voltaren is two-fold.
When I was younger, I developed a “mystery illness” which caused widespread muscle and joint pain. Several illnesses were suspected, one of them being lupus. Lupus is an inflammatory condition, so one of my first treatment suggestions was to use non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs. …

In 2003, I was diagnosed with hypertension. It was a difficult realization but those are the facts and realities of life. When we reach that certain age, it brings us to the conclusion that dusk is almost at hand. I did not suspect that I had hypertension despite the …

During my child hood I suffered from asthma. This was something that I couldn’t get around. No matter who many times my parents took me to the doctor. I was still suffering badly from asthma. In my adult years, I—˜ve tried all type of ways to relieve my …

The worst thing that ever happens to me when I am upset or nervous is that my mouth goes just —“dry. Although this happens only sometimes, I kind of get just choked and find it even difficult to speak. The only immediate solution to this would be to drink …

Debbie Gamache is an Audiologist which is a hearing specialist. When my father got to the age where he was having hearing troubles , we set up an appointment for him with Debbie. We showed up for the appointment and the receptionist was very friendly. When we got …

I wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) until I was in my late 30’s, Though, it was obvious I had it for most, if not all my life. If I only new then what I know now. Ironically, my father is a pharmacist, but …

With the world in fear of the H1N1 flu pandemic, it is sometimes easy to forget that there are several dangerous and even more common diseases that you can get both at home or while traveling. When I planned to go to Morocco last year, I realized that I …

I have found that the U.K. seems to be more enlightened regarding Hepatitis B immunizations that will not assemilate into one’s body.
My son had seven of the immunizations done, before I wrote to the doctors in the U.K. and explained what I DID know, and ask them to help …

My eyes have been bad for awhile. I finally gave in and decided to see an eye doctor. I had never been to an eye doctor so I had to look around for one. I finally decided to go with Dr. …

I have always kept Benedryl around the house for those people who get itchy things on their skin, or for people who cannot seem to fall asleep, and have become really exhausted from lack of sleep.
Although, the box does not indicate that it is FOR sleepless nights, I had …

If you are perimenopausal or in menopause and cannot take estrogen or do not want to take hormone therapy, you might want to try to take a supplement known as Remifemin. Remifemin is a supplement used years ago for such things as hot flashes, bloating, sleeplessness and …

A few years ago, I started experiencing some major pains just below my ribcage on my right side, and seemed to get better or worse depending on what I ate. Everyone I talked to said it sounded like heartburn, so I didn’t worry too much about it. However, the …

I recently purchased a 180-count bottle of Natrol’s Ester-C tablets. My husband was beginning to get a nasty cold, so I had him take one 1,000 mg tablet every half hour for five hours. (He likely could have taken more, but it was bedtime.)
He woke up the …

Cystex Urinary Pain Relief Tablets worked wonders for my pain from my urinary tract infection. Before my pain started, I thought I was starting to get a urinary tract infection, but the pain or the symptoms were not severe. A day or two later, the pain was so bad, …

I was getting over the flu and was all but recovered except for the dry hacking cough I was experiencing at bed time and during the night. My Pharmacist suggested I buy Benylin DM Nightime Cough Syrup for Dry Cough. I had never used a Benylin product before and …

About a year ago I got a really severe urinary tract infection. It was so severe that blood was in my urine. I had to urinate frequently. I would say at least once an hour. I also had problems holding my urine for even a short period of …

Benadryl is by far the best allergy medicine I have taken in a long time. I have tried different types of allergy medicines, but this one is the only that really did a great job in eliminating my allergy symptoms. I have been suffering from allergies from almost …

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 …

Joint an muscle pain is something that can really burden your life. When my knee joints were in pain I could do anything. Keeping my legs bent for long periods of time, even sitting down would be painful. I started using a few different things to try to get …

I have been using Goody’s PM Pain Relieving Powders for a few years now. I had never even though of switching to anything else because the Goody’s worked so good. However a few months back I saw the commercial for MidNite Natural Sleep Aid and Pain Reliever. It advertised …

I have a huge collection of acne medications. I like trying new things because I feel like sometimes my skin gets so used to one product that it stops being as effective as it once was. Switching up my routine a bit helps keep my face free from breakouts …

Accutain is a treatment that a lot of doctors will prescribe to their patients that have severe acne because of the fact that it can be effective on cystic conditions. If you have an acne condition that feels like you have big boils on your face or you have …

I have fought indigestion and acid reflux for years. I realize soft drinks are my main culprit in the onset of this problem. However, since I don’t seem to be stopping the soda I am forced to find a way to deal with the burning symptoms of heartburn.
Nexium …

Since few months ago, I started to take some more supplement for my body and health. We are getting older so we need to take a good care of our health and body.
It’s been few weeks already since I take Nutrilite Echinacea tablets. A friend of mine brought …

The last few months have been a very trying and sad time for me, for my mother passed away rather suddenly. She was taken to Northwest Medical Center in Margate, Florida. And that is where she died. I have never liked hospitals because every time I have to go …

When I started having pain in my heels, I was working eight hour days on my feet, and was somewhat overweight. I soon developed severe plantar fasciitis in my left foot. This condition is also known as “heel spur.” There was not actually any bone spur on the x-ray, …

Adderall XR is a type of stimulant medication that is used primarily to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) and narcolepsy, which are its only two approved indications for use in the United States. It is available in two formulations: immediate release and extended release (XR). The immediate …

I have always hated dealing with nasal congestion and feel like it really takes a toll on my body. I have noticed more nasal congestion recently, due to the high winds and dust blowing. I find myself having a difficult time breathing through my nose and feel my nose …

My personal opinion of Nexium is that it is a good drug that does help with heartburn and indegestion and other common stomach problems. I have used the medication for approx 2 years and can tell the difference when I don’t take it and when I do. …

Jointritis is a great product, yet needs to advertise more. It is a rub that is good for muscles and sprain aches as well as arthritis. Though it sells for a 4 ounce roll on of $20.00. It is well worth it when you see the …

When I am suffering from stomach and digestive upset, especially while traveling when you don’t have a medicine cabinet at your disposal, I occasionally cannot wait for some medicines to work. When I am this feeling this poorly, I also have trouble swallowing pills or even any liquids. These …

When my son was still a small baby, he got cough.He was just few month old at that time. I don’t know why he could get the cough. I guess it had to do with the people around him. Maybe they were the one that gave the virus to …

I’ve been using Piriton for years and always keep a pack handy. They’re the best tablets I have found to combat hayfever, and are also great for other allergies.
The tablets are very small, and I have found that for most of the time, I only need to take half …

I have only been “diagnosed diabetic” (Type 2, early stages) for a mere four weeks. However, I have grown really close to my daily self testing of my blood glucose. I use the One Touch Ultra Mini model. This meter has a totally different shape than most other meters …

I have taken a lot of pain relievers, both in pill for and cream form, that work pretty well, but I really have never taken a pill that works for pain relief of joint and muscular pain while also giving me a good night of sleep. Of course, I’ve …

I first purchased Thermacare Heat Wraps about two years ago because I was having occasional back pain. This product is designed for use on a person’s back or hips and I purchased in in an extra large size because although I consider myself to be of average build, …

Sometimes when I’m out and I have an upset stomach or gas there’s one thing I know I can get especially if I know I don’t have access to ginger tea. “Andrew Salts” is generally my medicine of choice for that kind of thing not only because it generally …

I cannot stand having a cold or congestion. Yet, at the same time, I don’t take a lot of cold medicines because they leave me so groggy during the daytime. I like to get stuff done in the daytime. I found that with the Vicks Dayquil …

I am usually a big fan of Exedrin products. I love their migraine and sinus medication, so I was very excited to see the commercials on TV for a new medication to treat back pain. In the commercial they clain that it contains 2 medications 1 to …

I love my youngest daughter, but one thing that I experienced with that pregnancy was reoccurring mild yeast infections. It happens so easily because of the hormone levels associated with pregnancy and at first I was afraid to take anything. I spoke to my OB/GYN at the time and …

I love how Zyrtec works so fast and effectively. I suffer from sinus congestion, and allergies. One day, my allergies were so bad, that I could hardly breath, and my eyes were tearing and swollen. It even got so bad that my ears were hurting. I knew that Zyrtec …

I’m going to talk about a rather sensitive subject for most of us women, and most of you men who are reading this may want to turn away now. If you can’t even go to a store to buy tampons for your wife or girlfriend, then aren’t going to …

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. …

Everybody in his life has experienced several bouts of fever and body aches. Some people use herbs to fight such ailments while others take allopathic medicines to get rid of the problem. But one thing is for sure that in the expensive world of today, people want to avoid …

My car was recently sent in to the auto shop for some repairs. I then had to wake up earlier in the morning and to commute all the way to work which involved an hour taxi ride and then a 30 minute train ride. The commute was a real …

When a cough hits, I can’t do my job, which is in the customer service field. That means, I’m on the phone most of the time during my shifts. As an adult, the one cough syrup that I’ve taken the most is Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Liquid. …

Like many of us, I suffer from acid indigestion. In my case I have acid reflux, which is particularly unpleasant. I always keep a supply of Rennie tablets with me for when I have a “flare-up” of this.
There are several different types of Rennie tablets. They come …

I was undergoing Dermaroller sessions and this was the topical anesthesia used on my face. Dermaroller sessions are really painful and can be traumatic with no anesthesia and nobody does that as hundreds of micro-needles glides through your skin throughout the session and you’ll need a strong topical anesthesia, …

I had tried another cvs brand of heartburn medication, which was about half the price of this cvs brand Omeprazole, at $9 for 32 count verses the $9 for the 14 count I paid for this one, but sometimes my heartburn and acid reflux is at a stage that …

I discovered Caltrate Plus completely by accident, and I have to admit that I take it for an entirely different reason than its intended purpose. It is a dietary supplement that contains calcium, as well as Vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, and copper manganese, and is intended to help people …