Celecoxib for Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• Dsnec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2016

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I have muscle stiffness & pain at the base of my neck & head, which over time caused migraines & tension headaches. Botox & lidocaine injections have relieved the head pain. My doctor is still working on trigger points for the pain in a few sm areas of the upper neck. He prescribed Celebrex after Ibruprofen (did nothing) & Mobic (helped some). Celebrex helps the most. I believe It's bc Mobic is a selective COX2 inhibitor and the Celebrex is only COX2. It brings my pain down to between a 0-2, depending on whether I'm experiencing 24-hour soreness from the injections (2) or if it's just acting up from activites like yardwork or working too long at the computer (0). I've only been taking it for a month & good so far."

• Krisite
• April 10, 2008

Celebrex (celecoxib) "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."

• Anonymous
• June 20, 2011

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I have a disc protrusion at c4-5 and c5-6 which causes a narrowing in the foriminal which causes nerve root pain. In May of 2009 I was in excruciating pain and through the advice of my chiropractor he suggested that I mention to my spine specialist the medication Celebrex. My specialist said let's give it a try, and WOW what a miracle. I went from extreme pain, I wasn't even able to sleep on my left side, couldn't walk due to pain running down from my shoulder to my left thumb. I couldn't even bend to shave my legs. Well other than a little stomach irritation in the beginning, I have little to no pain. My insurance picks up the price of the medicine with me having to pay a nominal copay of $45.00. I can now exercise, ride my bike."

• bpoppe
• March 19, 2017

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I have been on Celebrex for a long long time. I stopped taking it because I was pain free/symptom free maybe 6 weeks ago. I started to have pain again maybe 2 weeks after stopping it. I attributed it to my exercise routine, wrong shoes etc. I used ice to alleviate the symptoms. I didn't think of it until today that my increased pain was due to stopping the Celebrex. I've reordered it and will start again today."

• Jimbo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2019

Celebrex (celecoxib) "After using this for a few days I started feeling sick to my stomach and progress I had made after my back surgery slowed then I started to feel “fatigue” which began to feel more and more like paralysis and loss of feeling. I had a hard time breathing. These symptoms came on slowly. Celebrex was supposed to replace opioid pain relief. In my case the medication was worse than the problem and robbed me of a week of physical therapy progress, weakened my muscles, and made me susceptible to injury due to weakness and more."

• Msnoah
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2020

Celebrex (celecoxib) "This drug celebrex was prescribed for severe shoulder pain from a torn rotator cuff. After the second day my blood pressure spiked to over 170 and my heart rate to over 130 and I had to spend the night in the hospital to get it stabilized. Needless to say I never took any more Celebrex"

• nancy...
• March 12, 2014

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I took 2 Advil for 5 yrs to alleviate arthritis pain. My hip/groin pain got so bad, I finally went to see a Doc. He prescribed Celebrex.. It works GREAT for my hands.... but not my hip. Someone suggested taking Tylenol WITH the Celebrex -- MUCH better results. I take l,000 mg of Tylenol and 200 mg Celebrex, daily. I hope by Summer the heat will help my arthritis and I can cut back on the Tylenol. Celebrex is very expensive. I wish the results had been a lot better for me but as a professional pianist, I'm SO grateful that it works great on my hands."

• jenjen
• March 15, 2011

Celebrex (celecoxib) "After my two total hip replacements I still have chronic pain due to having avascular necrosis. I rely on Celebrex to literally allow me to be able to walk. I received some samples in 2006 following my second surgery. My doctor at that time had enough samples so that I was taking them on a regular basis. Only after a short period without them did we realize to what extent they were helping me. I sincerely believe that I could not live a normal life without the Celebrex. It scares me to think that one day I may not be able to get it due to not being able to afford it. My co-pay is $60.00 for Celebrex every month and it is hard to do. I tell anyone I can what Celebrex has done for me, with absolutely no side effects."

• Roan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2023

Celebrex (celecoxib) "This drug has been a miracle for me. I have cervical spinal arthritis, a widened CV joint in my shoulder, kyphosis in my lower back, and osteoarthritis in my knees and wrists and hands. I suffered for literally close to 10 years, and I did physio, chiro, everything. I tried every painkiller except opioids. After one dose of celecoxib 200mg, I had almost no pain throughout my body. After a few days, my range of motion improved drastically in my joints. My shoulder no longer clicks, and it doesn’t sound like my joints have Rice Krispies in them anymore. It’s a little hard on the stomach, but food helps. It has lifted my depression and anxiety. I don’t have pain in the gym, and I can enjoy my life again. Thank you, Celebrex."

• Anonymous
• June 27, 2011

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I started having extreme joint pain almost overnight and was like that for over 2 weeks. The Doctor put me on Celebrex, 2 pills 2 times a day for 5 days with 1 pill once a day since. I feel so much better and no side effects, not even an upset stomach. I'm so happy there is a pain medication that is not a steroid or narcotic."

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2009

Celebrex (celecoxib) "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."

• Anonymous
• February 24, 2024

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I haven't felt this normal in years! Today is day two. I am no longer bedridden, and for me, that's huge. I switched from meloxicam. I dreaded waking up in the morning and was only able to tolerate 4 hours of work, but even with 4 hours, I left work in so much pain needing to go home and lay down. I'd be limping sometimes and miserable. I have more energy because I have less pain. I am scared of meds due to side effects because I'm the type who gets them all, but the side effects are minimal. Day 1: Stomach burning, so I took an extra Pepcid because I already have stomach issues, but I had taken my morning dose of meloxicam and then took this one in the evening. I felt a little foggy/tired for a few hours after my dose, and in addition, I felt slight heat for maybe 20 minutes around my neck/face, but much better than the hot flashes I get from steroids. Day 2: Much better. I had no symptoms besides slight tiredness for a few hours and several hours later mild indigestion. I took Pepcid and cleaned my house!"

• Essa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2019

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I used this drug for Plantar fasciitis and bursitis in the achilles area It reduced the swelling and pain by 90% But its upset my guts and I feel muscles cramps and pain as side effect My body feels so hot"

• Anonymous
• October 23, 2009

Celebrex (celecoxib) "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!"

• Pete
• February 8, 2016

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I started taking a morning dose for 24 hours last Friday, 2/5/2016. Pain free immediately, but had very itchy areas. Had to stop taking due to intensity of itchy rash Monday morning 2/8/2016, but by 2pm, wish I had taken one this morning again!! ALMOST WORTH IT!"

• tstrom
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2022

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I know you should give medication time to work, but with this one I couldn’t handle a third day of trying it. My dose was 100 mg. Once daily. I was so hopeful that it would work out because my pain is so bad. I woke up after the first day of taking this medication and I didn’t feel well. I didn’t put it together with the medicine until I took the second dose. I felt like my stomach was going to pop from bloating with gastric disturbances in my intestines. My head felt weird, more than just a headache. The headache came with a feeling of depression and brain fog. And fatigue? Wow, how could I keep going like this? I was miserable. Taking one more day could do me in. I wasn’t meant to keep taking it. Now I’m disappointed. I really wanted it to work. I’m happy for everyone who has extreme pain and can take this medication. It’s not easy to deal with chronic pain."

• medph...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2024

Celebrex (celecoxib) "Very tolerable med, almost no side effects and the minimal side effects go away after a few days. Mild tiredness and indigestion in tummy went away after 2-3 days and now I have less pain and more energy. When my dose was upped to 100mg 2x daily I experienced mild palpitations after my evening dose but it went away after a few days. I would start with 100mg for a month and then increase to 100mg 2x daily. I have 0 side effects and minimal pain. Fantastic medication. I do take Pepcid because I have GERD/hernia already. I love Celebrex. It helps my pain. I was scared to take it because I fear side effects from all meds. This one is easy. Works a little better than meloxicam."

• Justb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2022

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I had extreme stomach pain, nausea, headaches, and flatulence while on this medicine. The side effects were so great that I couldn't even tell if it was helping with the nerve pain in my legs. I am not impressed with this medication and do not plan to take it again."

• Debza
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2020

Celebrex (celecoxib) "Was given CELEBREX as a substitute for Meloxican to treat arthritis pain in my right shoulder. It worked Great the very first day. The days since I've been in severe right arm pain down to my hand. Not feeling good at all. Called my Dr was told to STOP it. My female side of the family has a history of heart attacks scares me. I'm SO DONE with this drug I think its dangerous."

• Stopped...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2017

Celebrex (celecoxib) "It works for inflammation from my neuroma/foot pain, however, it makes me tired all the time and I seem grumpier - LOL. Also, after being on it for a month, when I decided to go off, my legs and ankles really really had major water retention. So, maybe when going off of it, it's a better idea to not stop all at once, but taper off so the body can adjust. The side effect of going off of this stuff and the drowsiness is why I rated it low. Otherwise, it does work for inflammation!!"

• Rhonda
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 8, 2020

Celebrex (celecoxib) "Took these capsules as prescribed by doctor when required approx one tablet once a month or so when arthritic pain was at its worse. Worked very well. Unfortunately the last 2 times I have taken it over a week, it has resulted in very severe skin reactions similar to hives. The second reaction worse than the first. Won't risk taking it again."

• Basho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2020

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I've been prescribed celebrex For pain due to a glenoid labrum tear. (Ligament, shoulder) This pill does nothing. There has been zero improvement in pain or ability to move the arm. I've stopped taking it, and nothing increased either. Literally does nothing but mess with my head."

• biggulp
• October 31, 2012

Celebrex (celecoxib) "A few years before I went through menopause. I used to have incredible pain, headache and felt like my Lymph Nodes were going to burst out of my throat 3 days before my menstruation and when I started to take this it worked totally. I had tried all kinds of pain killers but nothing made any difference. My doctor had prescribed it for my back pain originally. So one day I decided to try take it for my menstrual pain and was amazed that it worked so well for my Lymph Nodes and headache as well."

• NMano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2018

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I was prescribed Celebrex by a physician as I suffer from chronic head aches, chronic neck & back pain from arthritis and my bloods keep showing inflammatory markers which they can't identify. No pain relief whatsoever :("

• Susan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2018

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I hurt my muscle while in the gym. Though this medicine works well I had to stop taking it as I noticed rapid weight gain in a short amount of time. I was barely eating as I was also ill, so nothing else could have caused the sudden increase in weight. Monitor this carefully as this could be an indication of something else going wrong."