Re: Hello new here Celebrex question

[Guest guest]

Hi - I'm also on Celebrex and have taken it off and on over the last few

years. I am also taking it reluctantly, but it has really been the only

thing that has helped me until now.

I had taken Plaquenil for a few years with success and then developed

ophthalmic problems so was taken off the Plaquenil. I have a number of

other medical issues so my rheumy has not been more aggressive in my

treatment. I was doing OK until a few months ago when I hit a really bad

flare and could hardly get out of bed.

I was put on Prednisone and currently take 10 mg a day plus 400 mg of

Celebrex - still, I can't hold a fork until mid day. My hands are the

worst; then my wrists, knees, elbows, etc.

I give you a lot of credit, Sandy, if you can crochet!! I was cleaning the

shower the other day and squeezed the trigger on the spray bottle - well, I

saw stars! The small, every day tasks are becoming more painful every day.

I'm preparing to file for permanent disability since I don't think I'll ever

be able to work full time again and that upsets me a great deal. I enjoyed

working, need the money and will go crazy at home!

If the Celebrex is helping you, it's a hard decision to make. My rheumy

feels that it's not an issue. My cardiologist, on the other hand, would

prefer to see me off it and says at my age (55), I'm a prime candidate for a

heart attack being a post-menopausal woman.

Good luck, Dorothy

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Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 8:00 AM

Subject: [ ] Hello new here Celebrex question

Hello, I am new to group. I am 51 and have severe RA

I am Humira.. Just got put on Celebrex because most of the other anit

imflamatorys are not working or make me ill, is anyone out there on

Celebrex? I am a bit leary of taking it, with all the warnings.

I know all them have risks.

I like to crochet, but have RA bad in my hands and wrists.

So I only do crocheting when I can. Then I pay for it the next day.

Thank you for the info and look forward to being a member of this group.

Sandy

[Guest guest]

Sandy.

I have taken Celebrex 200mg X twice daily for more than 5 years. I am 77 yo

and have had no side effects. Everyone is different but this is my

experience.

" il faut d'abord durer " Hemingway

[ ] Hello new here Celebrex question

> Hello, I am new to group. I am 51 and have severe RA

> I am Humira.. Just got put on Celebrex because most of the other anit

> imflamatorys are not working or make me ill, is anyone out there on

> Celebrex? I am a bit leary of taking it, with all the warnings.

> I know all them have risks.

> I like to crochet, but have RA bad in my hands and wrists.

> So I only do crocheting when I can. Then I pay for it the next day.

> Thank you for the info and look forward to being a member of this group.

> Sandy

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[Guest guest]

I have been on Celebrex 5+ years with no issues. :-)

*~ Kami ~*

[ ] Hello new here Celebrex question

Hello, I am new to group. I am 51 and have severe RA

I am Humira.. Just got put on Celebrex because most of the other anit

imflamatorys are not working or make me ill, is anyone out there on

Celebrex? I am a bit leary of taking it, with all the warnings.

I know all them have risks.

I like to crochet, but have RA bad in my hands and wrists.

So I only do crocheting when I can. Then I pay for it the next day.

Thank you for the info and look forward to being a member of this group.

Sandy

[Guest guest]

>> worst; then my wrists, knees, elbows, etc.

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> Dorothy, thank you for the update. I guess I should have asked my

cardiologist too. I have some heart issues. mostly rhythm porblems.

I also am post menopausal. I have asthma too. I have had about 3 of

those flares all within the last year. my husband had to dress me.

Got me to the doc and he gave me a depo medrol shot and on

prednisone. That prenisone make me gain weight what about you.

Well good luck to you Sandy

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> Hello, I am new to group. I am 51 and have severe RA

> I am Humira.. Just got put on Celebrex because most of the other

anit

> imflamatorys are not working or make me ill, is anyone out there on

> Celebrex? I am a bit leary of taking it, with all the warnings.

> I know all them have risks.

> I like to crochet, but have RA bad in my hands and wrists.

> So I only do crocheting when I can. Then I pay for it the next day.

> Thank you for the info and look forward to being a member of this

group.

> Sandy

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