Celecoxib for Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• NMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2018

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

• gla...
• September 27, 2009

Celecoxib "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 medications."

• JuJ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2014

Celecoxib "I take Celebrex for costochondritis (inflammation of the cartilage in the sternum). It is very painful and can be debilitating. After being on Mobic, naproxen, and other NSAIDs with no help, my rheumatologist put me on Celebrex. It has been amazing. My pain went from about a 7 or 8 to a 1-2. I take it in the morning. This has been the best thing for my chest pain. Although the only issue is the price. But I would rather spend the money than have chest pains."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 14, 2017

Celecoxib "I have severe pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the shoulder, arm, and hand from an injury that occurred years ago. At first, it was called severe left brachial plexopathy, but it has turned into chronic pain syndrome. At first, doctors prescribed heavy meds that caused really bad side effects, so I asked doctors to change the prescription. Eventually, the new doctors have been prescribing gabapentin, meloxicam, celecoxib, and some other medications to help my stomach. I was on a temporary trial for a spinal stimulator, together with my medication, and it improved my pain. However, for the permanent stimulator, the doctor told me to stop taking celecoxib for 2 weeks before surgery. The pain came back so bad I haven't been able to sleep at all for almost a week."

• smo...
• April 4, 2008

Celecoxib "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 with Codeine #3 and Carisoprodol."

• Deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2020

Celecoxib "Was given Celebrex as a substitute for Meloxicam 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 doctor, 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 it's dangerous."

• Anonymous
• December 23, 2009

Celecoxib "I'm 21 years old, and the doctor told me I have arthritis (I found out from another doctor I do NOT), but they put me on this to help with the pain (from my car accident, not from arthritis), and it did NOT work. It made me have lots of bloody stool and severe abdominal pain. It barely reduced the pain."

• Ale...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2020

Celecoxib "These pills helped my sciatica a lot. I feel some pain here and there, it really helps me sleep. The only problem is it gave me a rash. I’ve only been taking them for about 4 days, but now my cheeks are red, and I normally have really soft and clear skin. My face is a little bumpy and itchy, so are my arms, chest, legs, arms, etc."

• Gro...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 25, 2017

Celecoxib "I used to suffer from chronic headaches since childhood (I'm 29 years old now). Back in 2015, I was injured, and my doctor prescribed me this drug. It wasn't very helpful with my injury; however, my headache almost completely disappeared. I didn't notice that my headache was gone until my mom once told me, 'I no longer notice you complaining about your headache,' so definitely this is not a placebo effect."

• Anonymous
• February 19, 2011

Celecoxib "Prescribed for back pain caused by crushed vertebra (I am trying to avoid surgery as long as possible). After three days of taking Celebrex, I bent over for the first time in two years without nursing my back. I was amazed and thrilled. However, on the fifth day, I noticed I had broken out in small rashes all over and was forced to discontinue taking it."

• BOW...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 15, 2020

Celecoxib "I have taken Celebrex for over 8 years, back when it cost an arm and a leg to get. With me, it works on back pain, knee pain. We had a problem with my drugstore getting the drug about a month ago and did see a difference in my pain when I didn't have it for about 6 days. My pain score went from a 5 to a 7, then when I started back on it, it is back to a 5."

• esk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2019

"I have had awful pain in my leg when I was sitting on the chair for more than 15 minutes. The pain is related to my work (mechanic). MRI and X-ray don't show anything disturbing, although the pain doesn't go away. I was on diclofenac, naproxen..., but I found relief only in Celecoxib. One pill a day after breakfast for two weeks, and now I live like before without pain. If the pain returns, I will take Celecoxib again."

• Anonymous
• August 16, 2009

Celecoxib "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."

• Jat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2021

Celecoxib "WOW! I never write reviews, seriously, I never write them. I've suffered from major back and shoulder pain from 30 years of heavy sports training. I was seriously so close to giving in and having spinal back fusion. I can't believe I'm saying this, and I don't want to jinx myself, but I'm pain-free for the first time in 10 years. I feel like a new person mentally and physically. Pain is a horrible thing to live with. In writing this, I hope you find relief in your pain relief journey. Note: Doctor prescribed 200 mg daily."

• law...
• September 22, 2009

Celecoxib "I tried Celebrex 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 five years ago, and it has worked very well along with physical therapy. I'm a 53-year-old male."

• Den...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2022

Celecoxib "Celebrex is terrific for chronic pain due to inflammation. Other OTC meds just can’t cut it. I will, however, caution anyone with high blood pressure (even if it’s controlled with medication) that they may end up with symptoms of congestive heart failure. My ankles swelled up, and I had trouble breathing along with chest tightness and wheezing. A 3-day stay in the hospital, which included a complete cardiac work-up along with IV diuretics, and it was determined I can no longer take Celebrex. I did leave the hospital 8 lbs lighter, but am now back to chronic pain. Wish it were different."

• Cal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2019

"I was prescribed Celecoxib for psoriatic arthritis (which is an autoimmune problem). I’ve been on it for 2 weeks, and I’ve noticed a noticeable improvement in my mobility and significant decrease in swelling in my joints. I’m also on HUMIRA injections every 2 weeks. I’ve taken so many different NSAIDs over the years and had bad reactions to all of them, but so far I’m only having some headaches with Celecoxib, and they are manageable. I am using my cane less and less, and most of the time I can alternate steps going up and down, which I’ve been unable to do for years. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I continue to improve with little to no serious side effects. I’m currently taking 100 mg B.I.D."

• Cyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2017

Celecoxib "My acute pain happened after I had the first Prolia injection on May 1, 2017, and it caused my immune system to be out of whack. IBS, mouth and tongue sores, teeth, hair, bones, and then the thoracic pain. Have had 2 epidurals. Have had ultrasounds on my arm for pain. Shoulder and collarbone pain. I cannot tell if Celebrex is helping, as I have only been taking it for a week. I took Gabapentin, but it caused me to be very dizzy and sluggish. I wish a doctor could tell me what is going on and help me with this horrible pain. I had never been sick before."

• New...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2022

Celecoxib "Very effective in managing post-hip replacement surgery pain. I was off mild narcotics quickly. So far, I have not experienced any adverse effects except for edema, which is resolving with elevation and ice. For me, I do not feel drowsy or dizzy, in fact, quite the opposite. I want to test out my new hip in new ways, such as dancing!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2024

"Celebrex worked outstanding, but my gut just couldn't take systematic use. I wish I could take it because it works much better than over-the-counter ibuprofen. But over-the-counter and prescriptions like this are very hard on your organs."

• Mr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2023

"This has to be the best anti-inflammatory capsule I've ever had. I'm on 200mg twice a day for only 3 days now, and the pain I had internally has gone! I had this pain for over 4 months, and it's away. I cannot thank the makers enough."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2018

"I started this drug after 2 years in pain management following my spinal fusion surgery. I had tried nerve pain meds, muscle relaxers, narcotics, injections, epidurals, etc. From the 1st dose, I experienced the most pain relief I had felt in over 3 years. I loved it, 100 mg x 2 daily. Then, I started having very intense palpitations, chest pain, feeling of my heart dropping, skipping beats - I started worrying about having a heart attack daily. I took this medicine for 4 months because the doctor and all the pharmacists I discussed this with said it was my anxiety. Plus, I did enjoy the great reduction in pain. My heart rate and blood pressure were healthy before taking this medication. Now, even though I quit taking it 2 months ago, my blood pressure fluctuates from normal to high, but my heart rate stays around 110-120 resting. I cannot go workout, I can hardly take the stairs in my house. I hope this did not cause permanent damage to my heart."

• Coa...
• September 10, 2016

"Loved Celebrex, generic celecoxib does not provide the same relief. Recently found a bottle with three Celebrex, and the difference was remarkable. Will now stop taking generic as I now realize it has no effect. Will ask the doctor for new alternatives."

• Lyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2021

Celecoxib "Hallelujah! I started to get horrible popping noises and cracking sounds in my neck and stiffness to the point it would make me want to vomit. I tried massage, yoga, and every holistic tack known to man. I tried steroids, ER visit. Finally saw MD and prescribed Celebrex. Within 6 hours, some relief, and 12 hours, I'm sitting here up and working and have some hope I can function again."

• Anonymous
• March 3, 2020

"My doctor diagnosed me with enteropathic arthritis, and now, over the past 4 years, I have increasing hip, neck, shoulder pain, spine pain, and foot pain. I am in pain every minute of every day, so he put me on Celecoxib 100 mg bid. I previously tried Cymbalta, but it made me gain 18 pounds in 4 months, so I stopped it. Advil didn’t help my pain either. The first day on Cymbalta, I noticed dizziness, the second day, I had dry eyes and slight blurry vision. I took the medication for a total of 5 days, gaining 5 pounds in water weight. It took me about 6 months after the Cymbalta to lose 13 pounds of the water weight gain, so I really don’t want to go through this again. I'm normally a very fit person, so it’s odd for me to gain weight. I also already suffer from hair loss that I’ve been battling for almost 6 years, and I’m in my early 40s, so I really don’t need anything to make me more depressed right now. Did it help with the pain? I noticed about a 50% pain improvement."