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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Pain: Tried Tylenol with codeine, physical therapy (14 sessions), and cortisone injection directly into left sacroiliac joint. No relief from severe night pain in left lower back and buttocks until Celebrex. 2 days of 2 pills/day, no more pain. A true miracle! I feel like 'me' again!
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Having severe menstrual pain since age 16 (before hysterectomy), Costochondritis (inflammation of the ribs-for 20 years), osteo-\arthritis (cervical spine-most of my adult life), pre & post-surgical rotator cuff & biceps tear and fibromyalgia (18 years). Celebrex was prescribed by my Rheumatologist as soon as it came on the market. Having tried many prescription and OTC anti-inflammatory medicines, since age 16. The side effects of the digestive upsets increased through the years. Regardless, my specialist explained that I would experience the same level of relief as the previous medications except that it was less likely to cause the side effects. My digestive issues resolved and pain relief lasts longer with 1 capsule.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Pain: I have been taking this medicine for just over a week now for lower back pain due to a bulging disc and I found no relief.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Pain: AFTER MY D&C LAST YEAR, I HAD CELEBREX 200MG AS NEEDED FOR PAIN DAILY X 7 DAYS. IT WAS GREAT. LAST WEEK AFTER I HAD AN ENDO-ABLATION. I WAS THE FIRST ONE TO ASK MY DOCTOR; FOR CELEBREX AGAIN. IT IS ONE OF THE BEST NON-NARCOTIC PAIN MEDICATION .
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Pain: I had been suffering form severe knee pain after undergoing a knee surgery. After using this pain relief medication Celebrex I am comfortable. This medication is an wonderful medication for pain relief.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Pain: I tried Celebex for degenerative disc disease, and for pain associated with upper back surgery (spinal fusion). It didn't work well. And because I was in a stressful profession my doctors worried about heart issues associated with Celebrex. I changed to Norco 7.5/325 5 years ago and it has worked very well along with physical therapy. I'm a 53 year old male.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) : I take Celebrex for tendinitis (in my elbows and ankles). Pain and swelling stopped within one day of taking 400mg, and I have been free of pain for several months. I now take a 200 mg capsule only when needed (and that isn't often).
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Pain: I was on Celebrex for over two years as treatment for pain following a severe back injury. I am over 50 years old and Celebrex was very effective. I was referred to another doctor who replaced Celebrex with Tridural. Celebrex is my choice but I have to follow my doctor's instructions.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Osteoarthritis: Celebrex has been really great for my arthritis and
Ankylosing Spondylitis. I can actually function almost
normally with about half the prescribed dosage (which
is normally 2 per day). The one pill will take care of the
pain for about 36-40 hrs.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Pain: I'm a 52 yr old male with a weak left Sacroiliac joint and often get a nerve pinch (L5L6) that's cause shooting pain down my leg or difficulty standing up straight. I take Celebrex for 2-4 days and it clears right up. It's been amazing for me.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Osteoarthritis: I've been through 3 other types of NSAIDs before I was prescribed Celebrex. It works great for me, and the side effects have been pretty mild compared to the previous ones.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Osteoarthritis: I have been taking Celebrex for a little over 2 years. I was having severe knee pain due to my arthritis. This is the only medication that reduced that pain significantly. My doctor prescribed it when nothing else worked.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Celebrex has helped me now for over 5 years. I have Arthritis in one old disc injury and pain in the next one. I have tried nearly all of them and nothing worked as well as this. Just don`t know how long to continue but I am only 49. I take 400 per day.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Pain: I have had back problems for almost forever. Recently, my doctor preferred me to take an over-the-counter instead of Celebrex because of potential heart-related issues. I tried to do so, but my condition did not get better. I used Celebrex and it helped very much. Sometimes less is more: I needed less Celebrex (6) versus lots of the other stuff.
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celecoxib for Pain: If Celebrex ever falls to the legislative chopping block I will be the first in line in Washington to keep Celebrex available.
If I had to eliminate all but one of the fifteen (I don't believe it myself) medications I am currently taking then the keeper would be Celebrex.
I've suffered from chronic pain and fatigue for over fifteen years now. After going through the roster of pain killers Celebrex was like a godsend. Instead of a massive area of pain that ran through my head, down through my neck and into my shoulder blades and upper arms I found that I had half a dozen distinct areas of pain consistent with the areas of damage from accidents and injuries.
I have no side effects with the two 200mg taken twelve hours apart.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Pain: I have pain in my legs and when I take the medicine it help enormously. I have had this problem until I started doing kickboxing.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Pain: I have been taking Celebrex now for a little over 30 days. I am 30 years old and have suffered from chronic arthritis pain for over 10 years. I have had two ankle surgeries leaving me with what feels like no relief. My last surgery was over 2 years ago and did provide SOME relief but not completely. Since I?ve been on Celebrex I can honestly say it?s been a blessing in disguise!!! I went from 2-3 days a week of pain and discomfort to virtually none.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Osteoarthritis: I have had chronic pain and tried many medicines including narcotics to help. Celebrex has helped me so much. I am able to do so many things that I couldn't before. My doctor has me taking it with Tylenol w/Codeine #3 and Carisoprodol.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I have had chronic pain and tried many medicines including narcotics to help. Celebrex has helped me so much. I am able to do so many things that I couldn't before. My doctor has me taking it with Tylenol w/Codeine #3 and Carisoprodol.
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Celebrex (celecoxib) for Pain: I have had chronic pain and tried many medicines including narcotics to help. Celebrex has helped me so much. I am able to do so many things that I couldn't before. My doctor has me taking it with Tylenol w/Codeine #3 and Carisoprodol.
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