Good News and Question on Celebrex

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Hi Everyone,

First my good news! I have my first appointment with a Rheumy on Sept 9.

It's at 8:45 am so will have to leave here at 6 am to get there on time.

That's okay, though, because my symptoms are so horrendous in the AM...by

1 - 2:00 pm they simmer down just a bit. My new doc, Dr. Hart, called and

apologized for not getting back to me but Dr. Bronson (Rheumy) has been out

of the country!

Needless to say I'm not only excited but scared! This is a really big deal!

Okay, now for the question. Dr. Hart gave me samples of Celebrex to take (3

per package for a total of 30 capsules). They are 200 mg each and she told

me to take 1-2 every day!! Sure seems like a high dosage - 400mg. Anyway,

since I've been on a big Prednisone taper, she told me to start the Celebrex

when I was off the Predniszone. So today was my last Prednisone. Should I

not take anything tomorrow or can I just jump in with the Celebrex? I

didn't know if I had to spend an entire day with nothing.

I'm sorry I haven't been posting but my flares are endless. These have been

since I first when do the dippy doc back in the beginning of July. Anyway,

I hope that when things get to be a bit less painful I can post. Typing is

a horrendous painful endeavor at the moment. However, I'm with everyone in

heart and spirit and read every single post every single day.

Hugs and a painfree weekend and holiday to everyone!