Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: I have high blood pressure. I was alarmed by a recent reading of 206/96. Every day, my pressure changes throughout the day, from 125/69 at one point up to 175/81 at another. Some days I get great readings. My doctor has just put me on losartan […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: A while ago I was diagnosed as prediabetic. My weight was normal, and I thought I was pretty good at limiting sugar. However, my dad and grandfather were both diabetic in later life, despite physically active jobs. Anyhow, no way did I want to do daily […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: My brother took lithium for many years to treat bipolar disorder. Apparently, the dose was too high, as he now has badly damaged kidneys. While it helped his bipolar disorder tremendously, the effects on his body should have been monitored closely, and the dosage should have […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: I recently had quintuple bypass surgery. Afterward, I suffered from terrible bouts of constipation. As part of my search for healthy recipes, I found one for hot cocoa using dark cocoa powder. During recent cold afternoons, I substituted that for my afternoon cup of herbal tea. […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: When I was a kid, I used to get horrible canker sores. My mother treated them with silver nitrate, which hurt like heck. After my braces came off, I took better care of my teeth and brushed more frequently. I didn’t have as many canker sores […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: It was fascinating to read in a recent column that mouthwash might raise blood pressure. I found that is true in my own case, though I realize each person is different. Coffee also elevates my blood pressure. What other common foods or over-the-counter pharmaceuticals might raise […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: You’ve written about Voltaren gel for arthritis pain. I cannot use this drug, as it causes me severe stomach pain and acid reflux. I wish I could use it for my sore joints. My aunt died from using an NSAID. It gave her an ulcer that […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: I want to share a home remedy that my husband and I use for minor household burns. We get the yellow mustard of of the fridge, apply it to the burn and cover it with a cool, damp cloth. This is very soothing, My husband was […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: A few days ago, I got the sniffles and a sore throat. Then I developed a cough. Needless to say, I freaked out thinking I might have caught COVID. Luckily, the test was negative. I am suffering pretty classic cold symptoms and would like to take […]
Copyright People’s Pharmacy Q: I have been feeling very anxious about being stuck at home most of the time because of the coronavirus. Stress has led me to start biting my nails again. My thumbs look awful, and my wife gives me a lot of grief about them. I have […]