I have had multiple muscle problems over the past few years. I do not like going through intense pain and opt to buy medicated rubs for my muscle aches. I have always hated the messiness of rub and thought that it was not even worth it at certain times. …

I have always struggled with insomnia, and have tried various medications that claim to help me fall asleep and stay asleep. So, on a recent shopping trip I picked up a bottle of Tylenol PM because it was on sale.
The label says that the Tylenol PM will help …

I get sore throats pretty regularly, far more often than I’d like anyway, because I have severe allergies that often drain and all the swallowing and blowing my nose and coughing up mucus (not a pretty picutre, I know), seems to cause a sore throat more often than not. …

My son had a transplant when he was 3 years old and was put on a whole slew of medicines. I was the donor, so I was not with him the first few days after the transplant. After we both got home I realized a huge difference …

My son gets severe seasonal allergies, to the point where we regularly have go to the doctor, get breathing treatments and usually a prescription for some new medication. I don’t like putting my young child on lots of different medicines, but I needed to finally find something to put …

As an allergy sufferer, I’ve taken many allergy preparations and medications. Some of them have been by prescription and some have been over the counter. I was very excited when I heard that Claritin D would be available over the counter, because prior to the approval of …

I have struggled with this freaking acne for years. Ever since I was a teenager. It’s like, shouldn’t I be done with it by my twenties? I always thought it was connected to adolescence and puberty. Not so much. It has a lot to do with hormones and eating …

Excedrin for Migraines is what some of us consider to be a wonder drug. If you have ever suffered migraine headaches I think you would understand that finding anything that offers some relief of the symptoms is a blessing. I typically get a migraine headache at least once a …

I’ve never been a big fan of asprin products. They tend to upset my stomach. It doesn’t matter how many times I hear on a commercial or public service announcement that an asprin a day can reduce the risk of heart disease and a variety of other health complications, …

Having an anxiety disorder since the age of 16, I know how to live with and without the drug that is so commonly known now: Xanex. After first being diagnosed with the disorder, I was not prescribed the drug and upon getting anxiety attacks I just had to learn …

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 …

When it comes to sinus colds, I get them so often and so badly, that I usually have to take prescription medication to tackle them and get better. Otherwise, I am suffering for over a week with it. At home, I would usually use some of my …

Efexor XR (Australia) or Effexor XR (USA)- Venlafaxine HCl - is an extended release antidepressant of the category SNRI - serotonin-noradrenaline(USA = norepinephrine) reuptake inhibitor.
I write with personal experience of this drug for over 3 1/2 years, and personal experience with most other classes and brands of antidepressants since …

Spring is one of my favorite times of year, however it does have its drawbacks. One of these is that it triggers my allergies. I absolutely hate having allergies. My nose gets congested and I often get sinus headaches. However, my doctor said that while I am taking an …

For the longest I had a serious problem with my back. After I delivered my daughter, I had put on a lot of weight and had some serious back pains. I was trying different pain killers and muscle rubs left and right. It seemed that none of them could …

My feet are in a bad condition. Not only are my heels cracked (which is still bearable) but I have lots of corns and calluses on my feet. Looking at them, I always think that I have a laborer’s feet. Anyway, what bothers me the most are my corns …

During my pregnancy, especially beginning from the thirst trimester onwards my lower back started hurting a lot because of the strain from the weight of my ever-growing tummy. After a full day of work in the office, the extended hours of sitting in a chair and traveling to …

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 …

One medication that continues to be on the market though used less often is Fioricet. Fioricet is an old school migraine medication that was prescribed to me back in 1993 when my migraines began. For several years, a combination of Fioricet and a drug called Elavil worked …

Who has not heard of Alka-Seltzer? I grew up on the stuff and used to watch my dad take it just to watch it dissolve. Now that I am older and Alka-Seltezer has expended to cover cold and cough I am a die hard fan. I bought this stuff …

I have had this incessant cough for the past few days. It annoys me when I’m in work and I keep on coughing. I had this tightness in my chest and I just couldn’t breathe properly. My work deals with a lot of people that’s why having a pleasant …

I have been experiencing the problem of dry eyes for the past few years and must admit that this problem always leaves me feeling sick and paralyzed. The fact that I spend most of the time in front on my computer or watching my favorite television shows has …

Espidifren is a painkiller that can be found in two different formats, being pills or bags to dissolve the product in water.
The main component of this medicine is Ibuprofen, so it can be used for headaches, inflammations, and for any other kind of physical pain.
What I bought are the …

Recently I had to extract my wisdom tooth which required a dental surgery to be done. Since this was my first ever dental surgery, I was terribly horrified about the amount of pain I will have to go during and after the dental procedure. Though the pain during the …

I’ve had sinus and allergy problems for several years now, and ever year, it seems my symptoms get worse and worse. I’ve gone from getting mild sinus headaches to getting down-right migrains that have me doubled over in a dark bedroom with cold cloths on my eyes, and my …

My roommate was the first person who turned me on to melatonin. I had never heard of the stuff before this; it was a night at the beginning of the year and of course, being freshmen in college we were excited about being in a new place and …

I’ve never been a fan of medicine. And honestly my wife has to force me to take it. I had a cold a while back that was lethal. I had a cough that kept me up all most all night long. I didn’t know what to do so I …

6 months ago, I weighed in at 140 pounds. With a height of 5 feet, I was already considered obese. I tried different diets and weight loss pills but I did not find one that made me lose weight. A friend introduced me to Sibutramine and …

So, with new forms of birth control coming out all the time, I am rarely surprised at ads for these products, but recently, one television advertisement caught my eye. Although I did not see the entire commercial, it was for a —˜vaginal ring’ called NuvaRing. I didn’t see or …

A few weeks back when I happened to visit one of cousins this vacation, I happened to accidentally slip off the stairs and this incident almost left me feeling in pain and discomfort. As I tripped down the stairs and landed on my back, I experienced an acute back …

I have really watery eyes. I am not sure if it is because of dry eyes, but I do spend a lot of time with my computer and also do not get enough sleep. My eyesight is still good and I don’t wear lenses or glasses.
The watery …

It is really disturbing when I encountered insect bites and even rashes that due to irritation from climate changes.It often result to minor wounds and it becomes severe when I am scratching it, later on I will seek to my doctor’s advised. But when my doctor prescribed me to …

After Bite comes in a white pen like tube, specifically for the relief of itchy skin caused by insect bites. I bought this specifically for use on mosquito bites, now that mosquito season has opened and they seem to be biting worse than ever this year!
The main ingredient …

In February 2006, I was admitted to United Hospital Center because of a severe episode of ’shortness of breath.’ The ambulance picked me up at about 3 a.m. and, by that time, my oxygen levels were recorded at near 80 at my home. Just moments later on the way …

I have suffered from generalized anxiety disorder (also called ‘free floating anxiety) for all of my adult life. Not until I was 40 years old did I find help through medication. Paxil, or, paroxetine, which is the generic name, is an SSRI ( selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor) …

Yesterday, we had to make a trip to Madison to have our infant daughter tested for Cystic Fibrosis (she didn’t have it). This meant a trip to the American Family Children’s Hospital; a trip I can honestly say I wasn’t looking forward to, both because of the reason and …

I have fallen in love with Apidra rapid acting insulin. I’ve developed stomach problems. I can’t always finish the amount of food that I serve up to eat. It’s really tough figuring out just how insulin to take before a meal when I’m not feeling well. The Apidra rapid …

Lately, my children are often exposed to a cold, this may be due to the rainy season which is being intensively in my place. However, I was never worried, because I always provide Demazin Cold Relief Syrup at home. If symptoms of a cold have appeared, I will immediately …

Dexedrine is a drug that helps increase alertness, feeling of well being, increased heart rate. Oddly enough the drug is used as an alternative to Ritalin. Dexedrine is just for treating ADD, ADHD. When taking this drug you have to make sure that you keep up …

During spring time, I always have problems with hay fever and I tested a variety of products which claim to fight this condition. One of the most effective pills are , in my opinion, the One-a-day allergy relief tablets created by Boots.Unlike other similar tablets, they are not habit-forming and …

This pediatric dentist is amazing. I first started taking my children to see him in 2005. His office is located in Summerlin, and is easy to find (it’s near the Hills Library). It is very clean, has lots of toys for the kids to play with, …

I recently began taking Ambien to help with an ongoing problem with sleepless nights. I was a little unsure about giving this prescription a try because I have looked up the side effects associated with this medication when my physician fist suggested giving this medication a try.
I figured …

During wintertime I have often problems with infections besides my lips.It is in fact a kind of eczema The dry air is often the cause of this problem.
Mycolog is a very good product to treat skin infections caused by many bacteries.
Before you use this product you need to wash …

Two months ago, I sprained my right foot. I put some ice packs and wrapped it around the injured part. Still, the pain persisted. It was swelling terribly and so painful at that time. I could not move readily. I had to be absent from work. Fortunately, one of …

I found Target Anti-Histamine Allergy Relief tablets when I was looking for a US replacement medicine for a UK allergy medicine that I was used to taking, but unable to find easily for sale in the US. The UK medicine had the active ingredient Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10mg, and …

After spending an entire night listening to my grandson crying about a tooth ache my daughter called Western Dental for an emergency appointment. She called on a Wednesday and got an appointment for Friday. Usually you can get an emergency appointment same day, but they told her they were …

I have been recently experimenting with a lot of different muscle rubs. I have been in search for the rub that will take the pain away the most without, hurting my nose. I also tend to try more products that are mess free. One rub that I have tried …

My sister and I travelled to another country to study and to relax. Of course, we are both adventurous and are fond of exploring places. When we went to that foreign country, we were able to see other people’s different culture and lifestyle. During our stay there, we really …

I tried this medication early this year, when I still used to work in a stressful work environment. I was on a seemingly eternal search for the magic bullet that will get rid of my acid reflux once and for all.
I guess there is no such magic bullet, …

Few years ago, when I was on my early pregnancy, I asked my doctor if he can give me special medicine to help me out with my morning sickness. I knew that every women should suffer from this morning sickness when they are in the early pregnancy. But at …