I was staying in Bangalore before I moved to Boston. I was pregnant while in Bangalore. With no information on hand about the hospitals, I just stepped in on a Sunday morning into Manipal hospital.
To my surprise the registration was immediate and a matter of 10 minutes. The receptionist …

I have a very bad habit of biting my tongue accidentally. I usually do it hard, and this usually leads to formation of very painful ulcers on my tongue. These make it very difficult for me to eat, and also make me generally uncomfortable during the day. When …

Once and awhile I get cold sores which leave nasty rough scabs. I recently found a lip care product called Softlips Lip Relief Cold Sore Treatment. It helps not only soothe the cold sore blister of mine but prevents the dry itchy crusty looking scab from appearing. I absolutely …

I have been a long time fan of tylenol products and, because of a sleep disorder I’ve had since I was a kid, when tylenol started releasing their PM version to aid in sleeping, I was all over it like white on rice, and it was one of my …

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, …

We tried this because, well, I had a cold and was coughing like mad. We had run out of the other cough syrup, and couldn’t get more of it. This one is a cough AND sore throat medicine, which is useful.
This cough syrup works, but not immediately. It is …

A few months back, my child while playing with his friends hurt his knee so badly that by the time he came back home- he had blood oozing out. This sent me in a panic. When I tried opening my medical kit, I discovered that antiseptic cream was missing. …

I had a sudden ulcer attack yesterday, and when I asked my cousin to buy Novaluzid for me, I was dismayed that they had discontinued it. The only option now was to return to using Maalox, stronger medicine but definitely not the one I want to use because it …

This review is about Marvelon Contraceptive Pills. I was previously using Trust Contraceptive Pills but they all made me bloat. So I went to to the OB Gyne to ask for advise. I would like to use a pill that will not make me gain weight. The doctor said …

Cloben G is a very effective cream to be used for variety of bacterial and fungal infections. It was prescribed by my pediatrician to my elder son who is 12 years old. He developed ring like rashes on right hand. When the first line of treatment with a homeopathic …

I had a major problem with gas a little while ago. I dont know if it was what i was eating or something else, but it had to stop. I was in a posistion where i was meeting with people every day for a month and when my gas …

My son hates drinking medicines.. I think he had a trauma when he was hospitalized and was forced to drink a lot of awfully tasting medicines. This has become my problem because even his own vitamins he can’t take anymore. Have tried several vitamins but I think the problem …

I swear my husband is lying, but he claims I snore ridiculously at night, and especially this time of year when the Michigan weather takes its toll and my allergies kick on high gear. I’m a lady, through and through, so I refuse to believe I’d do anything quite …

My youngest daughter has been telling me for the past days that she is not feeling good. I think it was because of the travelling we were doing in the past month and the frequent change of environment. In addition, the weather has really been funny lately (especially for …

Whether it’s due to work, stress, or just a pesky bout of insomnia, sometimes it’s hard for all of us to get in a good night’s sleep. When counting sheep doesn’t work, sometimes I just need a quick sleep fix so I can make that alarm and be alert …

love Dristan. It’s one of my all time favorite cold medicines that I’ve taken over the years and I think it’s one of those that rarely goes noticed by the general population because most people are stuck on tylenol or nyquil products, but this one definitely does it …

I have had a nasty virus for some 5-6 weeks now and I have been getting a bad headache as one of the symptoms. I had been taking normal paracetamol tablets which are effective in relieving the pain of headaches and they also take the heat off if …

I always have some allergic reaction, especially when I get exposed to dust and heat. But about more than two years ago, my allergic reaction really went overboard when the rashes I had became too extensive, there were big patches of reddish rashes allover my face and my …

Nasty head colds are already making the rounds early in the fall this year and I was lucky enough to get one of my very own. I usually go looking for something that will make me feel better mentally, like a medication that is a hot drink, or zinc …

Advil pain reliever is one of the most effective pain relievers that I have ever used. I get terrible migraine headaches about once a month and when I need fast pain relief without side effects that I can get from stronger migraine medications, I take two Advil. …

I started taking these when I was pregnant. My doctor recommended I try to increase my calcium while pregnant and told me a supplement was a good way to do so. He suggested this brand by name so I felt comfortable taking them while pregnant.
I purchased these …

After being in a rather severe accicent with a deer, and receiving a substantial injury to my left hip and lower back, it would be fair to say that I was in a vast amount of neverending pain. The entire left side of my body would feel like …

I had surgery done to remove endometriosis. I was told by some female colleagues that when you have a procedure like that done, it really hurts to go to the bathroom after. So they recommended taking a laxative just to help the process be less painful.
I took their advice …

I have always had seasonal rhinitis. It’s something that I have struggled for several years now. I get an allergy from almost anywhere and anytime. In the morning is usually the worst time of the day that I get my allergies. My siblings would often laugh at me because …

Suddenly, one day it seemed as if my hearing ability had decreased a bit. Within the next few days, it reduced further. I was very worried and thought of consulting a doctor. The fourth day, my ear started aching.
I finally proceeded towards the doctor, but the clinic was closed …

For every person, allergy is a nightmare when it strikes. I am very particular in caring for my skin, so much so that I could probably assess each pore, in every inch of my skin. A radical change certainly freaks me out. I think everyone who …

It’s that time of year for me, when my spring allergies start kicking in. This year, so far (and knock on wood) hasn’t been that bad for me, but I still feel the congestion and itchy nose first thing in the morning before I really get moving for the …

I do not know if their is any woman out there that can stand a yeast infection but I can not. They drive me crazy literally, and I lose my mind whenever I do get one. It is like I can not function regularly because of all of the …

I have a good deal of pain thanks to a bad back, junky knees, and due to some broken bones when I was younger and careless. For the most part, I leave it untreated, and on bad days, I might take a Motrin or two which seems to …

Hydroco/Apap is the generic drug for vicodin. Technically, it is a narcotic that is a combination of hydracodone (hydroco) and acetaminophen (apap). Hence the united name of Hydroco/Apap.
This is a drug that I have been prescribed off and on over the years to deal with pain. …

I have had the change to use Errin which is a Contraceptive Pill. I has been woking good so far I have n ot had any complications. But you also have to kep in mind that things work differently for different people.
I started using this product right after I …

I have a mild case of eczema which started when I entered my 20s. On its worst days, half of my face, ears, forehead and my eyebrow area experience redness, blotches, and flaking. It was at its worst around 2 weeks ago, and it was becoming very …

We all know that our bodies need Vitamin C. It is one of the most important vitamins that is needed by our body to strengthen our immune system against sickness, and it is also good for our bones, teeth and skin. I am not a medical person, so I …

Few years ago, when I was walking around in the shopping mall, a sales girl offered me to try a new product. The product was called Handy Clean. She said that we can use this Handy Clean product to clean our hand from the bacteria without using water.
I was …

Whenever I encounter dry or tired eyes due to long hours of work, I take out this small little bottle of eye drop and drip one or two drops into my eyes, and like magic, my eyes stops hurting instantly. If you have frequent dry eyes or eye irritation, …

Septoderm Hand Lotion is a bactericidal hand lotion. Septoderm is a company that manufactures products for dental practices. A family member is involved in the dental community, so I was able to get a bottle of this for free, but I believe it can be ordered online …

Depression is the basis of many other diseases that can be fatal. Depression if not taken care can lead to be fatal as well. We have several different classifications of depression. I would like to briely describe each one in this article and write several more articles on …

My grandmother gave me Lecit-E capsule when I was having acne problems. She said vitamin E aids in revitalizing the cells and is good for the skin. I took one capsule a day and waited for the result but unfortunately nothing happened. She suggested that I don’t …

Lately I have decided to incorporate more exercise into my life. I have been taking brisk walks as well as distance walks to get myself into shape. After walking for a few days my knees started to hurt really badly. I have had knee pains in the past and …

I was prescribed Xanax for sleep by my physician due to anxiety and pain keeping me awake at night. I’d never needed anything to help me sleep at night, but nighttime was turning into a brainstorming session of what I had to do tomorrow and all my fowl …

I always take vitamins to help boost my immune system. I am always busy from work and I always get stressed. It is better to take vitamins that would keep me energized. Anyway, I tried taking a lot of vitamins in the past; from Vitamins C, D, E and …

About a month ago I was looking in the mirror of my phone and I noticed that I had a hair that had turned grey. This was something I was not expecting because I am pretty young so I should not have them and I was pretty upset when …

Neuralgin is another kind of paracetamol pills that we can find in our country. Since Neuralgin pills are also containing paracetamol inside, you can already guess that those pills are used for pain killer reasons. I mostly take it when I have big headache problem. I only need to …

My doctor was unsure if the Diabetes that I have is really Type 1. There are test to make sure of this but it is expensive and it may not be really worth. Type 1 Diabetics no longer produces insulin in their bodies, so the treatment of choice has …

I’m trying to think of a word to describe how truly awful this stuff is. Disgusting? Foul? Gross? Just plain nasty?
I bought Proantinox (a product of Medical Nutrition USA, Inc) three weeks ago because it was on sale at Rite Aid and I had a coupon, so I only …

A few years ago I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Along with it came other complications. One of which was heartburn. It seems like I was always chewing on Tums or something like that. I even kept a bottle of Tums in my car. …

I was rummaging through my medicine cabinet and saw this expired tube of Ketoconazole Cream. I don’t know how long I’ve had it there, and don’t even remember the last time I needed to use it. I’m not ashamed to admit that I am prone to Athlete’s Foot; it …

I purchased a 90 pill bottle of this supplement for about $10 from my local Wal-Mart. For the past year, I have been working hard to exercise and lose weight. While I already try to take vitamins and drink plenty of water, I was still looking for …

If I can find a generic brand of something I trust, then that’s exactly what I’ll end up buying because who doesn’t like the idea of saving themselves some dollars with which to buy a nice Starbucks coffee, or half of one anyway because that Starbucks is expensive! I …