Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 In a message dated 12/9/04 7:12:20 PM, hithere2001_@... writes: y best friend at work is named Lynn! I am just now finding out about different meds for RA. Some of them scare the jeepers out of me! When I first started having back pain, my GP put me on Vioxx. I was immune to it very quickly and stopped taking it. Then he put me on Celebrex and all it did was put me to sleep! I am beginning to wonder if these meds are all they are cracked up to be! My rheumie told me that she doesn't think either of these medications are strong enough for many people with RA. She is also concerned about the possible gastric complications. I tried Celebrix and it did "nada".....I paid a dollar per pill! Pris Show Biz tricks for pigs! Is your pig bored or destructive? "Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training" book sold at www.valentinesperformingpigs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 You are wise to get as much information of drugs before seeing your doctor. One of the best things we can do is be as informed as possible. good luck with youre doc! hugs, Lynne "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters, Compared to what lies within us." '' If we lived as wolves do, the planet would be a lot cleaner place! '' -------Original Message------- From: lkoijhu Date: 12/10/04 03:10:26 Rheumatoid Arthritis Subject: Thank You Lynn! My best friend at work is named Lynn! I am just now finding out about different meds for RA. Some of them scare the jeepers out of me! When I first started having back pain, my GP put me on Vioxx. I was immune to it very quickly and stopped taking it. Then he put me on Celebrex and all it did was put me to sleep! I am beginning to wonder if these meds are all they are cracked up to be! I will just have to write all the names down that I find on this site and ask my doctor about them. I have an appt. to see an orthopedic specialist in February about my knee...which is shot. Major pain going up stairs, kneeling, etc. If i bump it the wrong way, I bruise so easily and the pain takes days to go away, sometimes a week or more before I can move it the right way! Again,thank you so much for responding and I will keep everyone posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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