Cold Medicine
Let me start out by saying that I’m not a doctor. I have no medical knowledge or training. What I do have is a heck of a cold. So I started taking some cold medicine. Over the course of several … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Health
A Sign of the Times
With swine flu to the south of us, in California, and to the north of us, in Canada, I suppose it was inevitable. As of this writing there are 16 suspected cases of swine flu in Washington state. Nine of … Continue reading →
Bed Bugs
Ever since my mystery skin ailment of 2007 I’ve been concerned about bed bugs. In my research I discovered that the little critters are almost impossible to get rid of. One exterminator I spoke with said it would be easier … Continue reading →
Where Have I Been?
Sorry for the absence. There were a few busy days at work. Then there were some family issues. And then more mystery health problems. I’m not sure why I don’t seem to have “regular” health issues. Instead I suffer from … Continue reading →
Hot Lemonade for Colds
This has been quite a year for colds at our house. I’ve had two of them and The Man of the House is just finishing up on his second. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that we don’t have a tiebreaker! … Continue reading →
Saving Money at the Drug Store
I just noticed that numerous drug and grocery stores now are selling generic omeprazole. Omeprazole is the heartburn medication in Prilosec OTC. Years ago I found I could save money by buying Prilosec over the counter. But just today I … Continue reading →
Ocular Migraine
Yesterday I had an interesting visit with my eye doctor. I told him that I’d been having a problem with being “blinded” by bright lights. “It’s like being blinded by a camera flash,” I explained. “Only I’m never sure what … Continue reading →
I Was Zoned
During my recent heath problem I tried a lot of things. I went to 5 different doctors. I had blood tests, skin tests and took antibiotics. Medical science wasn’t able to offer a satisfactory explanation for what was going on. … Continue reading →
Health Update – Dermatitis
After seeing five doctors over the last two and a half months I’ve finally been diagnosed. They say I have dermatitis. According to the online Merck Medical Manual, “Dermatitis (eczema) is an inflammation of the upper layers of the skin, … Continue reading →
Diabetes Information
Do you have diabetes or know someone who does? If so then you might want to send them this article from the New York Times. The article states that people with diabetes need to watch their cholesterol and blood pressure … Continue reading →