Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: I was on rosuvastatin for eight months. During that time, I repeatedly complained to my doctor about severe leg cramps. They finally got so bad that he let me stop the statin. Within two weeks all muscle cramps were gone. What really amazed me, though, was […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: When I read your column about a person with split fingertips and thumbs, I could really relate. I used to get splits in my fingers so often that when I had none for a couple of days, I was ecstatic, Of course, I knew it would […]
Copyright: People’s Pharmacy Q: I have suffered with chronic insomnia my entire life. A few years ago, I heard about a melatonin supplement (GNC Melatonin 1 mg) that is held under the tongue until it dissolves. To my surprise, it worked and changed my life. A: Melatonin is a natural […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: I read about a treatment for nighttime urination (nocturia). The suggestion was a teaspoon of pectin in 3 ounces of grape juice every day. My physician prescribed an 81-mg aspirin per day after I had a possible TIA. I didn’t think there would be a problem […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: Thank you for your recent comment on liquid bandages for skin tags. It sure worked for me! I had a skin tag on my forehead for years and it really bothered me. I kept rubbing it and it would get sore. I started using liquid bandages […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: My healthy husband went for a physical because he was going to retire. They found he had an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation and put him on amiodarone. Within a few months, he could not function and went in for a cardioversion. They said he […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: For years, I’ve suffered severe muscle spasms all over m body. One cramp would begin, and I’d stretch the muscle to try to rid myself of it. No sooner would it start to relax than another would begin. The pain would be excruciating, with tears and […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: I am healthy, on no medications, work out at least three times per week and have always been very careful about washing hands, etc. I seem to have a strong immune system, as I get over colds quickly. I haven’t gotten the flu shot in many […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: You had a column in which a mother said her son had sleeping problems. Someone suggested Sea-Bands for motion sickness, nausea and other problems. The son put on the Sea-Band, and his sleeping problems disappeared. I read you column and immediately purchased Sea-Bands. Much to my […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: I have had a lot of trouble sleeping, especially since I started menopause. I know someone whose temperament (anxious tending) and age (50s) are similar to mine. He’s male and I’m female, so I’ve got all kinds of extra-fun hot-flashy kinds of things to make nighttime […]