When I had a very painful ear and sinus infection a couple of years ago, my first round of prescribed antibiotics did not clear it up. This was worrying, since it was a pretty strong drug I was on to begin with, but my doctor said it might be resistant. …

There are many different medications that can be prescribed for depression, but a very common one is Lexapro. The following is based upon a family member’s personal experience with the drug, and provides information about the side effects and its intended purpose.
Although the drug did indeed assist with …

For some strange reason, I am constantly having to deal with stomach pain of some sort. There is no real explanation or at least my doctors haven’t been able to find one yet. Some of it is due to menstrual cramps, but some of it seems to have another …

Recently I had to take my daughter to the Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Fontana because she had broken her ankle in three places. We were sent to the Cast Room. The waiting area is kind of set up in a really awkward way, considering a lot of …

Once upon a time, many moons ago (so I tell myself), I had suddenly developed a serious anxiety disorder. I would get increasingly nervous-feeling throughout the day, and those butterflies in the stomach at the start of the day would suddenly turn into full on bats in my stomach …

In type 1 Diabetes, the body no longer produces insulin. This is the type of diabetes that I have. The need to make insulin shots to supply my body with the hormone that will turn sugar into energy, is a huge necessity. My doctor prescribed Lantus, a product of …

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 …

Sore, itchy, dry and irritated throats are annoying and painful and I would know because I seem to always have one. However, I find the Chloraseptic Cherry Sore Throat Spray helps soothe my irritated throat nicely and for long periods of time without giving me any side effects, which …

I am a regular patient at the NYU Trinity Center, and I have been since I moved here 2 years ago. I really needed to see a doctor, and my usual PCP (Dr. Emily Taylor) wasn’t available, so I made an appointment with the next available doctor, who …

My experience with Elavil–an antidepressant prescribed for migraines over the course of the past seventeen years was a positive one (for the most part). When I was first diagnosed with migraine headaches, Elavil, or the generic version called amityrptaline, was one of the first medications prescribed. Elvail …

I’m absolutely scared of needles. Just the sight of it makes me feel like I would want to vomit. Not that I would, because that would be embarrassing. I’m just saying that I really am scared when the doctor or the nurse starts to wave the long and sharp …

Implanon is so far I think the simplest method of contraception. I’m using it for 3 yrs and now ready to share the positive feelings I have regarding Implanon. Implanon is not pill like, it’s an implant that is inserted under your skin (small, very small). It was such …

The Nevada Clinic is an alternative medicine clinic located at the address of: 3663 Pecos McLeod, Las Vegas, NV 89121. They also have a website at www.nevadaclinic.com.
The moment you walk through the door, you know you are in a different world than when you go to more conventional doctor’s …

Last June 21, 2008 I was rushed to Fatima Medical Center due to my right foot. I was engaged in a motorcycle accident and my toe needs to be stitched. The doctors and nurses staff were very accomodating and does help me instantly. It just took me less than …

Carisoprodol is the generic name for the drug Soma. This medication is a muscle relaxant and is often prescribed for other things a doctor see fit. I suffer from Fibromalgia and Severe Muscle Spasms. My life has been more productive and has had a higher quality …

I am one of those who are frequently prone to acidity and this would make highly uncomfortable. This was caused primarily due to my frequent travels or eating some kind of unhygienic food. My stomach acidity would literally throw me out of gear and paralyze all my days …

I only tried Ascof Lagundi Cough Medicine when a couple of free samples were given at our workplace. I had about 3 samples of this taken home about 3 months ago. It was not me who used the product, but we gave it to my niece who was only …

When my 3rd sister was born, her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck and it strangled her while she is being pushed out. For that short moment, oxygen supply to her brain was cut off. It is a good thing that it did not much damage to her. Well, that’s …

My skin was having trouble with Eczema. Eczema is a skin irritation that also called dermatitis. It is frustrating. It gives an uncomfortable feeling and scratching the skin is unsanitary and can only lead to make it more severe. My grandmother gave me Sarna Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion but the …

My husband got this nose salve when we were in Europe last spring. Because of the sudden change in temperatures, he got a cold (always does) with a really blocked nose. He recommended I use this nasal ointment when I had a minor cold last week. The …

I have found that for a stuffy nose, fever, body aches and pains, or nauses, Thera Flu hot medicine does the trick for me. Thera Flu is sold at pretty much all local drug stores and costs under ten dollars. Its an over the counter medicine that …

Since I was a child, I’ve had terrible allergy issues. After going for allergy testing, shots and even surgery, I still had awful congestion, pain and swelling. As someone who goes to school and works full time, I can’t just stay home when my allergies are killing me. I …

Some time ago I was having problems with a pain in my stomach which I thought might be the onset of an ulcer. I could feel the acid burning my stomach to the point where I found it hard to fall asleep many nights or even do certain exercises. …

My eight year old daughter had an unpleasant experience with a local dentist and was very afraid to go back for another dental exam. I did some research and had heard good things about Dr Phillip Greene and his staff. I called them and set up an appointment …

I was placed on Geodon as a treatment for mania with bipolar disorder. The drug is intended to be an anti-psychotic, as opposed to an anti-seizure or migraine medication, like many medications I have tried. As such, I was hopeful.
Geodon was disappointing, even with my still-low expectations. It basically …

What do you know about Betason N-CR? I got this creme few months ago, when I had a problem with my skin. I often got skin allergic. And if the weather is very cold in the winter, I will get the skin problem. My skin will get very dry …

Though I hate being sick, I really hate drinking syrups and sucking on non working lozenges. They both seem to leave nasty aftertastes in your mouth and sucking lozenges can be time consuming. I personally like to try to take cold medicine in pill form if possible. I went …

Red, sore and itchy,this was the first time my sibling had this fungi last week. It started like a welt in his toes thinking it was just because of insect bites or something. Yes its too late for us to know that this is a fungi infection when it …

I’ve been a hemorrhoid sufferer since my late teens and it is no fun, and certainly not something we all love to talk about! We call it one of our family curses. I’ve used many products for relief of this affliction, both over the counter and prescription brands. …

Metacam, a powerful NSAID used to successfully treat arthritis symptoms in dogs has now been approved to treat feline arthritis, as well. My 13 year old Siamese has responded wonderfully! Although her symptoms still present on occasion, I simply decrease the time between treatments when necessary and …

I bought this vitamin supplement in Costco together with other Kirkland vitamin supplement products. First of all I like this one because it is affordable and it comes in huge container which will last about a year. My husband and I use this Vitamin C supplement to enhance our …

This is a shot that you get once every three month to prevent pregnancy. The pros are that you get one shot every three months and do not have to worry about anything in between the shots. Also you do not have a period while taking the …

For a little while there, I was constantly getting urinary tract infections. I went through a score of medications, trying to find a pill I did not react adversely to, as well as one that would clear up the infection once and for all. One of the …

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 …

Zoloft is an antidepressant and antianxiety medication. It is served in 50mg doses. That the highest dose for most adult patients. I have been on this medication for 3 months now. I am taking it for antianxiety, and social anxiety disorders.
Because of the dosage, this medication sometimes leaves …

One product which I used a lot in high school was Bengay ultra Strength. I played a lot of sport and more often t hen not would come home with a lot of sore muscles. My mother used the stuff a lot and it did help. However, I could …

As my job requires speaking all day, my throat often gets irritated, itchy, and dry. I mentioned this to my throat doctor one time, who recommended that I use this product called Kamillosan Spray Solution to relieve me of my problem. He said that the product was made from …

A few weeks back I encountered a terrible accident. It so happened that when in a hurry I tried lifting the hot water vessel from the gas stove, it suddenly slipped off my hands. Even though I did try my best to move away from it, some of the …

At their worst, my migraines keeps me pinned on the bed the whole day, not wanting to do anything. It’s terrible how it keeps me from functioning and wasting a day or two just staying in bed wishing the pain will go. At times, when I work too much, …

I have developed sleeping problems over the last year, including sleep apnea. My doctor prescribed Lunesta for me in hopes that it would provide a deeper sleep and help me keep my CPAP mask on throughout the night. I have to say that I was very pleased …

Before giving birth to my first (and only) daughter, I asked around what vitamins should I give her. I asked my friends who are all mothers, and those with nieces or nephews living with them on what their babies are taking. Most of them suggested that I give my …

I’ve never really tried Mucinex products before this one, which was just a few months ago when I had a cold that I’d got during the winter months and it was lingering. It never really seemed to be bad enough to treat, but three weeks later I was still …

Late last year I was diagnosed to have Chlamydia, the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) for young people today. I had symptoms like itchy feeling, burning sensation when urinating and I had discharges with foul odors which made me went to see a gynecologist and get tested and …

I bought this over the counter medication when my usual cough suppressant ran out. I was anxious to get a decent amount of sleep which was why I took this product since I have been suffering already from a horrible cough for 3 days.
This dark chocolate colored syrup …

Yes folks, after buying a second hand pair of shoes, I found myself the unlucky recipient of a plantar wart. Immediatly I went to the drug store, to get some help. Dr. Scholl’s has always been a brand I trust, (love their insoles) so naturally I didn’t go the …

I was a first-time patient at Paoli Hospital when I went for my recent visit for a fertility procedure, an HSG. This is a procedure that required injecting dye into my fallopian tubest to make sure they are clear for conception. The receptionist that checked me in was friendly, …

Abilify is an anti-psychotic medication. This means that it is intended for the treatment of mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. In some cases, Abilify is also used to treat bipolar depression. In fact, you may have seen ads or TV*/8 commercials advertising the use of this drug for …

When I was young I used to call all plastic strips by the name Band-Aid. I did not know then that Band-Aid is just a brand name. All I thought was the plastic strip is Band-Aid and Band-Aid is plastic strip. It was not until I grew older that …

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 am such a big fan of antioxidants, I do believe that it helps our body and our over all wellness. I drink green tea and or take food supplements and I know I feel very healthy physically and mentally. Of all the anti oxidants sold out there in …