Jun 3, 2007 | Cost of Living, Drugs, Health & Wellness, Medical Care
Mom and I have not been able to kick this disgusting, hellacious flu or whatever it is. Today is day NINE. No fever. Just coughing our fool heads off, nauseous (so we couldn’t eat but did I lose an ounce? NO.) Headachy off and on. And so tired. So weak. Coughing...
Apr 13, 2007 | Cost of Living, Drugs, Living-In, Medical Care
Pharmaceuticals are fun in Costa Rica for those of us from backwater countries where you still need a prescription for everything that keeps life pretty. Last night, I spent $200 at a local farmacia [far-MA-see-ah, pharmacy]. Here’s what I got: Retin-A 0.05%...
