After two strokes and difficulties with Cumadin, my doctor prescribed me Plavix Oral medication. I felt a little nervous to take this medication after the problems with bruising and bleeding on Cumadin. The good thing about Plavix oral is you do not have to see the blood laboratory technician …

Strepsils lozenges are really effective in relieving my sore throats. It is especially so when the pain is just starting. I like it because while other brands are either just too hot or just ineffective, the mint flavor in each Strepsils is just enough to soothe my aching throat. …

The start of the rainy season or whenever one gets drenched in rain almost always can catch a cold and followed by coughing. This is the body’s natural way of saying that the immune system is low and that the cold virus is loose so the body react by …

About once a year, I get a cold sore and suffer through it for about a week. This year, I decided to try Abreva Cold Sore Medication, something I had read about as a more effective treatment compared to the usual numbing, protecting gels and creams. I …

Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray was prescribed to me by my doctor after I had unsuccessfully used Flonase as a nasal spray for my allergies and almost constantly stuffed up sinus cavities. Flonase had made me have migraines. The doctor told me that Nasacort did not have the …

A few years ago I had a case of shingles rash on my trunk. It’s caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, which I apparently had as a child and didn’t even know it! The red, blistery rash developed quickly and was excruciatingly painful. I …

My eyes are pretty sensitive and unfortunately they tend to get irritated pretty easily. Sometimes I might accidentally drop some product into my eye while applying eye makeup or I might rub my eyes too much if they get itchy due to allergies. Either way, I deal with a …

I’ve bought some dastardly products in the past, but this one takes the biscuit. I bought Lakota The Original Joint Care Formula for my husband after he had his knee scoped. Lakota came highly recommended by my Pharmacist, for relieving joint pain of all types. My husband has mild …

Before leaving for my honeymoon last November, I was paranoid about getting sick (as are most brides!). I wanted to stay calm and take propper care of myself to be sure I didn’t catch any germs. We invested a lot of money into Saint Lucia, our honeymoon destination, and …

I have been on Methotrexate about 5 years. It was prescribed for me because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. There came a time I was fed up with the various medicines I was taking, so in an act of defiance I just stopped taking all my Rheumatoid Arthritis meds.
I …

Since I suffer from severe low back pain, often times I have a hard time moving and most especially a hard time sleeping. I have seen the use of Lagaflex in patients complaining with back pains and muscle pains but I never knew that it also aids in sleeping …

I was bewildered why I frequently had flank pain accompanied by a difficulty in urinating. I thought that I had a urinary tract infection so I self-medicated by drinking a lot of water and took an antibiotic that was in my fridge. Even though I had finished the complete …

I’m not into taking tons of medicine whenever I feel like there is something wrong with me. But I do like to settle my symptoms down if I have to and I will take just about anything that will help. I normally take an aspirin a day but here …

I came down with a typical winter cold. I felt very congested and was having an unproductive cough. Having a coupon, I decided to try Robitussin Cough and Congestion cough syrup. Without the coupon, the syrup is a little bit on the pricey side. The …

My sinuses were killing me and I hate traditional nasal sprays as they always have an odour and taste terrible, Avamys fluticasone furoate nasal spray does seem to be the exception to the rule. When my Physician recommended Avamys I was sceptical and the long name simply confused …

Few days ago, I had a little wound in my toe. But I did not really give any attention to it. I thought it will cure by it self if I keep it clean. But I was wrong. The more I walk the bigger the wound grow. So I …

Hydroxycut is one of the weight loss pills that I decided to try. Wanting to shed a few pounds while not being able to maintain a regular exercise regime I decided that I would try Hydroxycut. I was drawn to it by an advertisement on TV and …

My son was diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago and after a trial period of different prescriptions he has been taking metadate CD for the last year and a half. After finding the right doseage he has been doing very well on it. He is a very active child …

From time to time, I take Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Liquid to ease out my dry cough. This medicine is available in liquid form and can be purchased over-the-counter in any drugstores nationwide. This is also available in drops and tablet form. My experience with this medicine is just …

Eating vegetables has never been my strong suit. In fact, I have no way of knowing if I am getting any nutrition at all. I decided it was time to take some vitamin supplements to try and get enough nutrients in my diet. When I went to Walgreen’s to …

My son suffers from Autism. Autism is a mysterious disease that affects a person’s communication and social skills. he is currently getting speech and physical therapy at the Adena Regional Medical Center, and I couldn’t be happier.
We sat in on the first few sessions to see if we could …

I did a big boo boo the other day when I was at a friends house and she lives in a very small apartment and has two long-haired cats that I didn’t realize I was allergic to until I’d been petting it and then, as I sometimes naturally do, …

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 …

I had taken a trip to Johannesburg in South Africa a few years back. Whilst there we went to see a friend who was in service for the navy down there. The car we had taken was kinda dirty so while waiting to see him, we decided to give …

I get headaches and migraines quite frequently. In a week, I usually get a migraine at least once if I am lucky. Sometimes more depending on the situation, stress levels, and my relaxation. I usually use Advil and it has been working so far. However, when I ran out …

Last August, my sister (my only sibling) was diagnosed with Stage IV Kidney Cancer. In November, I saw our family doctor for a routine check-up, and was horrified to hear him tell me that my enlarged thyroid showed extreme characteristics of being cancerous. Of course, I immediately …

It is a rare day that I actually take a prescription pain medication, but here lately I have been in such pain that I had to call the doctor and have him call in a prescription for me. I went to my local Wal-Mart pharmacy and picked up a …

Eucerin Skin Cream is the best non-prescription cream around for seriously dry skin. When I was a kid, I had eczema. This is a skin condition that causes extremely dry skin that flakes and cracks. The doctor’s solution to this problem wasn’t some fancy prescription medication. …

I remember the first time I saw a commercial about Aleve Pain Reliever and how they were touting the fact that it took twice as much Tylenol or other over the counter medications to duplicate the same amount of pain relief just two of these large light blue pills could. …

I am a thirty-three year old woman who has been experiencing extremely painful menstrual cramps for more than half my life. Because of the intense pain, which often-times incapacitates me for the first three days of my period, causing nausea and diarrhea and a variety of other ugly symptoms, …

I was prescribed to use Lidemol by our company physician when I was complaining about the returning itchiness of my skin behind my ears. It has become really itchy and flaky at one point. If I would scratch it, I would have dead skin cells underneath my nails or …

Headache is a constant phenomenon with me, specially during summer season. Taking pain relief medicines, like Paracetamol or Ibuprofen have its own problem as overdose can have adverse reactions. My search for natural pain relief medicine ends with Sensur Roll On.

Sensur was recommended to me by one of my …

Amitriptyline is the generic name for the tricyclic antidepressant Elavil. (I believe it is also marketed under several other names.) I have been on this drug for 23 years. Although it is an antidepressant, it is often used for other reasons– neuropathy symptoms, chronic pain, etc.
My reason for …

I have always struggled with weight problems, but after the birth of my son one year ago; the battle became worse. I tried no carbs, low carb, counting points, and working out, but the scale barely budged. I was really depressed that I couldn’t get the weight off and …

Lately, the only time I really get a cold of any kind is actually as a result of my sinuses. I have pretty severe allergies for most of the year, with a couple months in winter being the only exception to that rule, and sometimes my sinuses are so …

Equate Naproxen Sodium 220mg pain reliever is the generic version of Alleve, found at Walmart. I have been using this product for years. Mainly for headaches and for the relief of menstrual cramps. I started out using Alleve and loved the item, then I discovered that their main active …

If you are a respiratory therapist then the AARC American Board of Respiratory Care is the website to have on your desktop. You can brush up on all the latest news as well as medical abstracts and even get some free continuing education credits for your respiratory credential …

Sometime ago, I had a little problem with cholesterol. That’s why I went to a doctor to get medicine or pill to reduce the problem. Then the doctor gave prescription for me to buy medicine or tablets in the pharmacy store. She gave me Cholestat at that time. I …

Like Pepto Bismol, Sudafed is one of those medicines that has been around for several years. Most of todays adults grew up on Sudafed and are now giving it to their children. I am no different, and although I do not have children of my own, I have used …

Equate Triple Antibiotic Ointment works very well for scratches, insect bites, and minor cuts and burns. It prevents infection and helps to speed up the healing process. I had once tried putting some of it on a kitty scratch I had and leave another scratch, right next to the …

Been having problems with constipation because of a sudden change in my diet. I just saw the commercial and thought it might work for me. I was so bloated I was willing to try anything. But that was a mistake. According to the advertisement, I can take it when …

After a recent painful back injury, I saw my doctor and was given Durabac Forte for pain and muscle spasm relief. It was given along with exersize instructions and lidocaine based patches. I lead an busy life and didn’t want strong narcotic pain medicines or serious side effects. …

I do a heck of a lot of walking and even though I wear the correct footwear my poor knees seem to be suffering- as do some of my other joints! My doctor did some tests and confirmed I was starting with Athritis..’Oh No!’ I thought as I’m only …

I had become victim of a serious itching problem along with rashes in the last summer. I tried everything that had given me relief previously in more or less similar circumstances. Unfortunately, nothing was working. I had to speak to a dermatologist who prescribed some tablets along with Permom Cream. …

This review is about the contraceptive pill “Microgynon 30″ which has a dosage of 30mg of estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and 150mg of progesterone (levenorgestrel).
For me, this pill really didn’t work and I attributed this to the low dose - I seem to suit the higher doses of pill better. …

I tried Ascof Lagundi Cough Medicine once, and I was pretty satisfied with the result. But the best result of this medicine I saw with my sister in law. For a brief background, my sister in law had a problem with a sudden appearance of pimples on her face, …

When I started wearing contacts my optometrist gave me two solutions for my contact lenses. One solution for cleaning and the other is for soaking. So, I bought 1 pair of big bottles and another pair of small bottles so I can bring it over wherever I …

When my nieces and nephews get diarrhea, the doctor usually tells them to drink plenty of Gatorade to prevent dehydration. I never really thought it worked, until I tried it myself. I had a bout of diarrhea and I was in and out of the bathroom. I thought putting …

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 …

I always have this product in my bathroom because of my hemorrhoid. I first encountered this awesome medicated wipes after I gave birth to my first child at the hospital. My hemorrhoids was so bad after pushing the baby out that my nurse had to put two or three …