Then and NowWhat Kind of medicine did you have back then?Old fashion remedies: hot mustard pack on chests for colds Aspirin, Vicks to rub on chest. If you were constipated you would use castor oil It would really make you go! Epson salt was good for sprain. Hot water would go with it What kind of shots did you have to get?Whooping cough, shot for babies. Smallpox was deadly. Leaves scars from pox What common deceases did you have back then? Whooping cough, mumps, and chicken poxDid you go to any doctors?The doctors would come to your houseDid the medicines cure the illnesses quickly?Not as fast as todays, but it would still helpDid the medicines taste icky?Yes, castor oil was icky, it made you gag.Did they have to take big pills?No big pills, but there were pills
Update: 2003/06/06 00:13:15
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