Re: ACS

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Thanks for the info. Yes, my surgeon said I needed to get off the Napryson, too. I had been on Celebrex when it first came out. My dr. back in Ca. gave me samples to try. It worked fine. But then we moved and I didn't get a new prescription until now. I'm going to have to try the Vioxx. The last few days I've been so draggy and achy.

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Re: ACS

Micky,

If Naprosyn worked, then possibly Vioxx will also. Those two and Celebrex are all NSAIDs. Just that Celebrex and Vioxx are a new class of NSAIDs that were developed to be easier on the stomach. there has been some previous discussion here that some clinicians feel that Vioxx is easier on the stomach than Celebrex. Most DS surgeons discourage the use of NSAIDs other than those two post op.

in Seattle

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From: Micky

I might have to try the Vioxx. I can feel the stiffness and achiness creepy through my body already! I'm just concerned that Vioxx is only for osteoarthritis and mines Rheumatoid. I'll find something that works!! LOL!

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From: Nan Earnheart Hi Micky-- I didn't get much from celebrex, either-- Vioxx worksbetter for me. Good Luck! You know, I can't rememberif cortisoneis a problem for surgery or not-- but a better short termanti-inflam there never was. Too many side effects for long termuse, but if I can't make those knees move post op-- I may askfor it on a short term basis-- helps the allergies too. We willsee what the doc has to say.-- Nan E.--- Micky wrote:> I'll have to check that out. The Celebrex isn't working as> well as the Naprysen. I have Rheumatoid arthritis and my whole> body is getting more and more achy and stiff. I hope this> doesn't prevent me from having the surgery. > Micky----------------------------------------------------------------------