When Guardasil first came out and the governor of Texas was trying to make it a mandatory shot for all school aged girls, I did a whole lot of reasearch on the vacine because at the time, we lived in Oklahoma just across the border from Texas and when …

One recent morning when I was getting out of bed, I must have turned in such a way, that I wrenched my back. I literally could not move. All I did was turn, and I think I even heard something crack in my back. The pain was excruciating. Now, …

I get stuck with allergies in the summer time. One of the products that I used to use all the time was Benadryl. A friend told me that I should try out Wal-Dryl. That it is like Benadryl but is the Walgreens version of it.
For about half of …

I do not like to go to the doctor unless I just absolutly have to. I went to the Rossville Family Practice. The receptionist was very friendly, and she gave me all of the appropriate paper work to fill out. The smell of the office was horrid, it smelled …

Upon returning home from surgery, I saw that the painkiller I had received was named Oxycodone. Oxycodone is a painkiller than is similar to that of Oxycontin except that it affects different types of people in a different way. It should be taken sparingly- about once every 4 to 6 …

I have been going through depression, testicles pain and piles for the past few months. I went to well experienced Doctor Professor Ifftikhar. He suggested me Ginko Biloba extract with one other medicine. Ginko biloba is natural herb and it grows in United States, France, China, and Korea. It …

About four months ago, I was in agony. Fever, aching bones, runny nose, you name it, the works! Of course, I had just nursed my fiance back to health, and his repayment? The gracious gifting of HIS flu germs and an empty medicine basket that used to cure his ailments.
So …

Migraine is my best friend. In the Philippines, the meaning of “Best Friend” is different; it means the opposite, your enemy. In a day that I am full of stress, migraine will attack me surely when the day ends. There are lots of reasons why I have migraine and …

It is such a relief for me to have a dose of Astring-o-Sol candy. Just recently for my itchy throat resulting to dry coughs. This candy is something new to me so I was a bit hesitant to try the candy because Astring-O-Sol is only famous for their mouthwash …

Have you ever heard of Ponstan tablets? This is what I always take if I need pain killer. I can get Ponstan tablets from the pharmacy store without the prescription of the doctor. And what I like from Ponstan tablet is the quick reaction to my body. If I …

I’ve been using Paracetamol Biogesic since I was a kid for almost every ache and pain. If I have a toothache or a headache, my mom would give me one and make me go to sleep. If I’m running a fever, Biogesic would always be the medicine of choice. …

Every single one of us has come into contact with smoking in our daily lives. There are many of us, many who may even read this, who has suffered at the expense of smoking also. Many of the negative effects include increased risks of lung cancer, heart attacks and …

Once I had made the decision to have breast augmentation I realized there are many factors to be taken into account deciding on a surgeon, type of implants and the result that I wanted to achieve. I made up my mind over a few years and started to put …

I have tried several different medications to treat my insomnia, from over-the-counter products, to prescriptions, and even home remedies.
A while back, my doctor suggested I try Lunesta. I had high hopes for this product since I had heard good things about it. I had also seen all …

Gudcef - CV 200 is an antibiotic which was prescribed to me by a physician for the treatment of respiratory tract infection. I had cough since one week and a cough syrup was not giving any positive result. I had to consult a physician who diagnosed lung infection. The doctor …

For all those people who doesn’t know aboutTramadol, it is supposed to be a non-addictive pain reliever and so very popular because of its non-addictive properties. In my quest of trying to find something to relief me from my chronic pain problems my doctor decided to prescribe me this …

Tylenol for babies is a complete god-send! I love their products! During teething, it has helped both me and my daughter get a good night’s sleep, comforted us with colds and other minor aches, and I don’t have to fight to get it into her. Wow.
I love the fact …

I guess a lot of different companies want to get in on the action and create products that do what every other product does. I’ve used Advil many times in the past for the relief of cramps or headaches or general aches and pains, but never knew until just recently …

My aunt sent this to my mom because hypertension runs in the family. So anyway it’s a relief just by being automatic, thank god because I don’t know how to accurately read a manual blood pressure aparatus. It takes about 30 seconds all in all to pump up and …

Kaiser Permanente at this location has changed somewhat over the years, but it’s still a huge presence. Now, I’m not a member of this HMO. My experience with it is through emergency services and that of family and friends, along with what I’ve read in the news …

It’s unavoidable how kids would get sick often. They are so fragile and vulnerable of all these microorganisms that they pick up everywhere when they are playing. Sometimes, they actually get sick from playing with friends who have cough and colds. These conditions are easily transmitted by hand-to-hand then …

I use Pepto Bismol pretty faithfully when it comes to stomach issues. I have used Pepto since I was a child and it is one of the staples of my medicine cabinet. However, my nieces absolutely hate Pepto Bismol. They refuse to take the regular flavor even when their …

It is no new knowledge that Walgreens has bought out Happy Harry’s drug store on the east coast. As a result, Walgreens now owns and operates the infamous Happy Harry’s pharmacy departments as well. Happy Harry’s has become notorious over the years in many east coast towns …

3 months ago, I was diagnoised with Bi-Polar/ADHD. I have just started my regiment with Adderall XR and I love it. I feel like the fog has been lifted. I was struggling at work to stay focused and alert. I was easily distractied and very …

I recently tried a Broncolin cough drop and really liked it, but couldn’t find it again for a long while. I was told by the pharmacy I bought it at that they tend to change out their products, though may stay with the same brand, so they pointed out …

I was so embarrassed when a friend of mine told me her son had head lice and that I may have caught it! I had been visiting her at her house, when her son got sent home from elementary school due to lice which he had a bunch of …

St. Clares is a Catholic hospital in Morris County, NJ. It has three campuses- one in Dover, one in Boonton which is the mental hospital, and one in Denville, where the emergency room is located. I made a trip to the emergency room on August 8, 2009, and …

Maxitrol has been the most effective cure for sore eyes. This product has been proven and tested by family. This product actually needs a doctors’ prescription first. It is not advisable to use the product without consulting a doctor. It is always safe to ask the doctor first before …

This Mentholated Bronchial Balsam is an excellent remedy for chesty coughs and I would totally recommend it. It is also suppose to relieve a sore throat but I cannot attest to that as my throat is not particularly sore, although it does give a pleasant warming feeling as …

I hurt my right wrist a couple of days ago and, because I’m right handed, have found I need to cope with the pain while it heals.
Not wanting to pop Tylenol every few hours throughout the day, I decided to try Aleve for the first time. I now …

I was diagnosed with Bipolar Type II disorder in 2003, and after a year of finding the right medication, I am very happy to say that I have been on Zyprexa 2.5 MG for 4 1/2 years with no ill side effects. I have not had any rapidly changing …

I wanted to stop smoking for the second time around. I had previously tried Zyban and while it did enable me to stop smoking for years, I started smoking again, which was not my ultimate goal. I decided that for me personally, it may be worth talking …

About two years ago, I was going through some pretty big changes in my life, including starting a job after a seven year haitus raising my kids, and buying our first home, after years of living in a paid-for mobile home, not to mention my husband’s adoption of my …

Of the main over the counter painkillers, I generally prefer to get ibuprofen as it seems to have the fewest side effects. Not that I get a huge number of problems with any of the popular medicines in this sector, but I do think it is better to be …

Every once and awhile I get a nasty case of heartburn or sour stomach and I take Zantac for this. I have tryed other things but to me the Zantac works just as well as the prescription acid indigestion medication that I have gotten from the doctor. Sour stomach …

My doctor recently put me on trazodone to help with insomnia. I am on the 50 mg dose. Taken at higher doses it helps with depression, anxiety, and chronic pain also.
I have weird reactions to medication sometimes, so I cut the pill in half to …

Sometimes after a hard days work, you come home, sit down and are simply exhausted. You decide to try and get to sleep, but then you realize something you have forgotten to do at work. You are then unable to sleep even as exhausted as you may be. This …

I remember a couple of years ago, I constantly have yeast infection. It is recurrent. I know the symptoms and I was sure it was yeast infection. I did my part researching about it and I found out that yeast infection is a common type of vaginal infection caused …

Our house is just about ready for repairs, so my husband and I went in and looked at the stuff to be taken care of. It has not been repaired for about 6 months and no one as living in it, so the dust and the pests were all …

Alli is the only FDA approved, over the counter weight loss aid available on the market at this time. It is the reduced dosage of the prescription Orlistate (Xenical). Alli works by blocking the body’s absorption of fats. For more information on who qualifies for taking …

In the past I have had some luck with Midol, but it just seemed that the pain wasn’t staying away like it should. Since I liked the Midol brand I didn’t want to stray away and decided to purchase the maximum strength Midol. This last month when my menstrual …

Amongst the characters you are going to meet in your life, Dr. Ned Culberston is definitely one you will remember. His humor is blunt and sarcastic. He is friendly and personal in a way that makes you feel as if you have known eachother since grade school. …

Any woman who has suffered from a yeast infection knows that it is the worst thing a woman can go through. I much rather deal with pain than the sensation of a constant itch. I usually feel like I am losing my mind if I am dealing with one. …

One of the herbal supplements I have been taking to improve circulation in my body and relieve inflammation caused by autoimmune diseases is Nature’s Way Butcher’s Broom Root. I like this herbal supplement because it contains 940 mg of Butcher’s Broom in each capsule. I like that the supplement …

I have been a diabetic patient for a very long time now. And in my years of having this illness, there have been several times that I have experienced my blood sugar levels to shoot up, especially when I munch on my favourite donut and chocolates. I know it’s …

I have very sensitive skin which means that slight exposure to irritants such as dust triggers itchiness which eventually turns to rashes if left untreated. After I gave birth to my daughter, there was a period when my skin all over my body was very itchy that I thought …

I have been going to this OBGYN practice since I was 16 years old and 15 years later I continue to choose this one as my only gynecological office. Sometimes you have a doctor, or group of doctors such as this case, where you just feel like you …

I waded through mud and muck in order to get out of the village where I was stranded because of Typhoon Ketsana/Ondoy. I had no choice but to walk barefoot in waist-deep brown water littered with the debris of the typhoon. I could feel the sharp objects with my …

I found myself in need of an anti-diarrheal after dinner out with friends at a local restaurant, so I popped into a nearby CVS to see what was available.
My first instinct was to reach for Imodium, which I’ve used in the past with fairly good results. …

I have diabetes and although my blood pressure was not high enough to warrant diagnosis as hypertension at the time, my doctor felt it was a good idea to put me on lisinopril (Zestril brand) to help protect my kidneys. Apparently studies have been done that show ACE inhibitor …