Guest guest Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Hi ... lurker here with a question ... my daughter is on humira & mtx and has recently added celebrex. She's been on it about a week and has now started have diarrhea. Has anyone else had this happen to their kids? It's not one of the " main " side effects but is listed in the multitude of possibles. She doesn't appear sick otherwise (flu bug wise that is). Any thoughts?? Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 My daughter has been taking it for at least 8 years so sadly I can't remember back to the beginning. It may or may not be related to the Celebrex. Sometimes we can eat something or have some mild virus that causes abdominal issues. If it is not severe I would just watch and wait. Make sure she stays hydrated and if it becomes more of an issue or obviously if it causes you alarm call your doctor. If it is related to the Celebrex it will likely subside in time as her stomach gets used to the medication. Is she taking it with food? If not, she should eat something with it. It is better absorbed with food than on an empty stomach and will cause less discomfort. I hope your daughter feels much better and the diarrhea resolves. The Celebrex has made a big difference with my daughter's pain levels. She wasn't sure it was helping until she tried to stop it and quickly found out that it indeed helps. Note: I have had about 10 years of experience with the disease with my daughter and I am a RN but as always if you are truly concerned call your clinic and check in with them. And keep her hydrated--you can try a bland diet to--the good old BRAT one--Bananas, rice, applesauce, tea and toast--to see if that makes a difference. e, mom to 'joe' 24 poly+ now married and teaching first grade From: imsaw28 <saw2823@...> Subject: Celebrex & diarrhea Date: Saturday, January 22, 2011, 9:01 PM Â Hi ... lurker here with a question ... my daughter is on humira & mtx and has recently added celebrex. She's been on it about a week and has now started have diarrhea. Has anyone else had this happen to their kids? It's not one of the " main " side effects but is listed in the multitude of possibles. She doesn't appear sick otherwise (flu bug wise that is). Any thoughts?? Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 I have never taken Celebrex. However, Motrin and Diclofenac (nsaids) both give me diarrhea. So, I guess it is possible. Audra 14 poly 07 Peyton 12 poly 08 > > Hi ... lurker here with a question ... my daughter is on humira & mtx and has recently added celebrex. She's been on it about a week and has now started have diarrhea. Has anyone else had this happen to their kids? It's not one of the " main " side effects but is listed in the multitude of possibles. She doesn't appear sick otherwise (flu bug wise that is). Any thoughts?? > > Sherry > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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