Re: Anyone taking Limbrel?

[Guest guest]

Thank you for asking about Limbrel. I will be interested in hearing of anyone's

experiences. I too cannot tolerate any NSAIDs.

I looked around on the net and someone posted that Limbrel is not " owned " by one

of the big drug companies so there is probably isn't as much pushing by

salespeople and hence, wouldn't be many samples or advertising money behind it.

I have RA and OA and have recently switched to Imuran after having issues with

Methotrexate. I just don't feel as well as I used to and have to take Tylenol a

lot.

Maggie

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> Went to my rheumatologist yesterday. I am intolerant of any anti-inflammatory

- not even one Ibuprofen on a full stomach. Have lived on Prilosec, Zantac,

Pepcid, etc. if I take anything for a few days. Celebrex was FABULOUS for about

2 weeks, then I thought I was having a heart attack.

> So, yesterday he tells me that he has a very small number (like 3) of patients

taking this prescription " medical food " supplement, Limbrel, that is supposed to

mimic a 2 inhibitor, but not mess with your stomach.

> I look it up, and its primarily prescribed for osteoarthritis (which

thankfully I don't have). As a reminder, I have about a decade of perfect lab

results (seronegative) despite the progression of my disorder. If it would work

anywhere near what the Celebrex did, I would be ecstatic. Have to get it filled

tomorrow. Hopefully it doesn't cost a small fortune.

> Anyone else ever take it? Any advice?

> Thanks,

> Deborah

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[Guest guest]

Well, I got the prescription for Limbrel filled today at my small family-owned

drug store. I was betting they wouldn't have it, but the pharmacist said they

have many patient on it who report good results. However, she said that because

it is " medicinal food " , most insurance companies will not cover it despite it

needing a prescription, so they have an adjusted price for it. Turns out that my

insurance did cover it (still $50), but if it works, that would be fabulous!!

Deborah