I’ve tried various medications for sore throat over the years, and there are some I much prefer over others because of their effectiveness or how long lasting they are. Then there are some that I have tried and would never try again because they work so poorly. …

As I was not home for a year, one of the first things I did upon arrival was to go to the doctor. I was not sick or anything similar but I wanted to do some blood tests and I cannot just go to the laboratory without a referral …

For sinus issues and sinus infections, the misery can be quite hard to bear. I usually get a combination of headaches and stuffed up nose. Or sometimes I have a perpetual dripping down my throat. It could be mild or severe, but always miserable.
There are a …

I have the pleasure of taking my son to The University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. When we first found out our son had kidney failure, he got transferred from St. Joe’s Hospital to Children’s Hospital of Detroit. We were extremely dissatisfied with Children’s Hospital, …

For several months I have noticed that I sometimes have some tingling sensation on both of my hands and arms. However, it’s more on the left that is more involved. I causes me to have less sensation on both of my hands. And I have noted …

So I have to admit I was a little hesitant to try a product that called it’s nose spray an “irrigation kit”. I had these sudden visions of a compulsively runny nose which I would have to keep plugged with tissue all day to keep it under control and, …

I was having the worse coughing fit ever, I had been sick and had the flu for about 3 days now, and my coughing fit still would not stop. I had tried several antibiotics and cough medicines, either they be tablets, capsules, or syrup, they just didn’t work out …

My fiance was recently admitted to Home Hospital overnight and I couldn’t be happier with the service we received here. Along with St. Elizabeth, Home Hospital is part of the Arnett medical system here in Lafayette, and accepts all major insurance companies.
When we arrived at the hospital with …

I always hated to go to the dentist because of negative experiences I’ve had in the past, but I recently switched dentists and visited Dr. Reardon’s office. During my initial dental exam, he told me exactly what was happening and why. This impressed me because my dentists in the …

People who suffer of dry eyes know that it is not easy to live with this pain. Artificial tears are necessary and Hyabak is a good one in this kind of products. Normally they say you need 4 drops in each eye every day but in many cases you …

Like so many women I struggle with my weight and after having a baby I began to work even harder at removing those extra pounds. I was exercising five days a week and watching what I was eating but it seemed like the weight was coming off so slow. …

A few days ago I found myself searching for a pill to ease my pain. I went into a Dollar General that I often frequent and scanned the shelves, until I decided to buy some Excedrin tablets. I then noticed a similar product on the shelf for a dollar …

Anyone who has ever had a cold knows the unbearable feeling of a stuffed nose. It is the most frustrating of symptoms, forbidding a good night’s sleep, inducing headaches, and ultimately prolonging the illness. This is where the genius of Simply Saline comes in to save the day. …

When I was experiencing some problems associated with gallbladder disease a few years ago, and these problems mimicked heartburn and indigestion, I took a CVS brand generic berry-flavored antacid and was really pleased with the results. I’ve since had my gallbladder removed, but now seem to occassionally experience REAL …

I loved my life in college. Constantly hanging out with friends and having parents no where around was like a dream come true. However, like most college students my diet consisted mainly of fast food. It was because of this that I contracted food poisoning from a Sonic …

Every since I could remember, I’ve always had a hard time sleeping. I’d lay in bed for hours sometimes before I’d fall asleep. It’s not that I couldn’t fall asleep at all, which is insomnia, but that it just took me forever to fall asleep and then the sleep …

Though I’m always willing to try out new medications that are sometimes hard to find, or even some kinds that are only available online, because I have some serious allergy problems, I’m not always willing to pass those “experiments” on to my kids when they start suffering from sinus …

I don’t really like to take medicine, and taking anything on a regular basis is anathema to me. However, I have recently started to use Equate aspirin on a daily basis. Here’s why.
Two years ago I made a trip along with two of my children back to Senegal, West …

I have had some serve allergies this fall that have caused me continual sneezing, constant runny nose, watery eyes and worst of all wheezing and breathing difficulties. I recently have been trying the Zyrtec 24 Hour Allergy Tablets, but after my second dosage I started having some side effects. …

I recently had a problem with iritis. Iritis is where the eye, particularly around the iris, becomes inflamed. I then found out that dry eye syndrome was part of the problem. My eyes were of course dry, itchy, and burned. I always thought it was …

I’m really not much of a pill taker, but in the last year or two I’ve had some back pain and some knee issues, so have ended up using more aspirin than I’m used to. Bayer has always been the family’s preferred brand, and I trust it.
I’ve tried …

A few weeks back, when I happened to be suffering from severe cold and cough- my life felt just miserable. What really made me feel uncomfortable was the fact that I was unable to breathe comfortably since my nose seemed blocked due to congestion. Though I somehow managed during …

It was suggested by a lactation specialist that I take Fenugreek to increase my milk supply. My baby is two weeks old and my milk supply has been decreasing over the last week. The bottle says to ask a physician before using if pregnant or breastfeeding but I have …

It’s comfortable, and I use it when I can’t go to sleep. And that’s about all that I can say about this product. An eye pillow is a better way of calling an eye cover so you can sleep in broad daylight. It cost me $10. I only bought …

Anxiety has only been an issue in my life for apprximately the past year. I’m not sure if it was externally triggered, internally triggered, or a combination of both. However, my psychiatrist originally put me on 1mg Klonopins for my anxiety. Recently, he has switched me over to …

My doctor prescribed me Yasmin because I desparately needed another contraceptive due to the fact I wasn’t able to stand out the bad side effects of the previous pills anymore. In fact, I’ve tried many and many brand but no one was working. This one was no exception and …

Lantus was prescribed to me by my doctor to help control my diabetes. The insulin comes in a small vial and is clear. The medicine has to be put in a syringe and injected into the muscle area of the body. I normally give myself injections of Lantus in …

I’m reviewing the Yasmin BC pill. I’ve been using this pill on and off for two years and I can say this is the best birth control pill I have ever tried. I recently got back on it, I’ve been taking it this time for 3 months. I’m very …

This review is for my fellow job applicants both locally and abroad.
As we all know, before we finally get employed, the company is requiring us to take pre-employment medical examination. And I’ll show you the step by step process at Angelus Medical Clinic in VA Rufino, …

Having recurring back pain, I have tried my share of creams, gels, braces, and patches. some work great, others…not so much. One that I buy often, because it works for me, is Icy Hot Extra Medicated Patch in a 5 pack box. It costs about $5 …

I have always been prone to getting bruises probably because I am naturally clumsy. I would tend to bump into furniture, get my finger stuck in something and then if I am unlucky, I would get a wound, a scrape or at the very least, a bruise.
The wooden garage …

When I had some odd visual disturbances (which later turned out to be from a migraine origin) I went to my eye doctor and he did a comprehensive exam, including tests for glaucoma or raised intraocular pressure. It was found that I did have a slightly raised pressure, and …

My doctor had advised me to take Duphalac for my constipation problems which arose from my ulcer medication. It was working fine for the first two days. I was advised to take it once a day, as it was only minor. I had successful moved my bowel, even though …

In addition to Chloramex which is a topical antibiotic, I was also given a steroid to treat my stye (an eye infection). Flourometholone is an eye suspension produced by Allergan which I have to use 3x a day (2 drops in the eye) for at least 5 days to …

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 …

I like using the Cystex Urinary Pain Relief tablets for burning sensation when I go to the bathroom. I am supposed to avoid acidic drinks, carbonation and of course coffee. Sometimes, I cheat and end up drinking those. I often end up with a little bit of burning after …

Users beware: If you already have anxiety issues, this drug may be a little hard to handle. I was prescribed Effexor XR for stress and anxiety. It works a little differently than other anti-depressants/anxiety medicines. Most are of a class called SRI. They increase the amount of seretonin (a …

This is an applicator that is used for vaginal yeast infections. It comes in a white box with Day or Night written on it with a yellow side for Day and a purple-blue side for night. It is only one treatment applicator instead of the usual seven hence the …

I have long had issues with my sleeping habits.. which have usually been pretty non-existent. I go to bed whenever I’m tired and wake up whenever I’m not tired anymore, and there’s never really been any set schedule except in my youth when Mom and Dad were still telling …

Vicks Vaporub is very well known all through these years. Perhaps our great grandparents were using this in their time and let it pass until to our generation. Like me, during my childhood years my mother was so dependent on using Vicks Vaporub on us rather than prescribed medicines. …

Another product that I tend to keep in the house for when I have a sore Throat is these sweets. I came across them about 2 years ago and think I mainly only tried them because they were a larger bag that the other packs and they cost less …

I was having awful insomnia and my doctor prescribed me Ambian. I am not usually one that would take a medication especially not one in this catagory but I was desperate. You really do not realize how important sleep is until you are not getting any and so desperatly …

I was really down with the flu and I had terrible cough and colds. My nose was so stuffed I could not smell or taste anything. I could not even sleep soundly because of its stuffiness. Along with my favorite decongestant, I bought a Vicks Vapor Inhaler for about …

Whenever any of my family members, myself included, catches a flu or fever, we always use a Paracetamol tablet. This tablet helps to alleviate flu and fever, and it contains traces of Orphenadrine, which is a type of painkiller. I feel that this tablet is not only …

If you are looking for a great nurse practitioner, you need to make an appointment with Pam Burns, CRNP. She practices out of Hanover Family Medical Center on Hanover Avenue in Allentown, PA.
My entire family has been patients of Pam for a few years now and she is …

I have chronic back and hip pain that has not been controlled by medication. My doctor wrote me a prescription for these patches to use. They work wonderfully for any type of surface or muscle pain. They have lidocaine or a numbing agent which is absorbed through the skin. …

I have on again off again allergies and recently had to go to the doctor due to an allergic reaction I had to something in the environment around me. Usually I am able to take Claritin that you can purchase without a prescription and take care of my problems …

Hansaplast transparent band aids is a transparent strip. It is not quite good like other transparent strips. It peels off easily when applied to cuts. I had a cut the previous day on my hands and I used this strip for the first time. It …

Acne is a frightening skin disorder we dread of having. When I became a victim, I consult a dermatologist. There were years of truce or acne was just on a vacation giving my skin a break. However, this recurring misfortune became severe—”pills, topical treatment, antibiotics, and even the painful …

This review is on Effexor XR. I just wanted to let people know how great I find this medicine. Yes, it is not for everyone, but if it’s right for you, it will change your life.
7 years ago, I was diagnosed with Major Depression Disorder and General …