Guest guest Posted August 22, 2001 Report Share Posted August 22, 2001 I heard on the news today that some researhers (sorry, I don't know who - I didn't catch that) said that there was a higher incidence of heard disease and stroke for those using these drugs. Having had three strokes already, I found this quite interesting. I will of course, call my doctors. Watch the evening news today, they will probably mention it. Just thought you should all know! Love, Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2001 Report Share Posted August 22, 2001 I believe that was for causing bleeding in the stomach. People had died from taking it and then suffering the bleeding episodes in the GI tract, but the percentage was very small compared to the users, so that one didn't bother me too much. I did check that out thoroughly too. This was has me a little more worried though. Guess I will discuss it with my doc. I really don't know what I'll do if she decided I shouldn't take it anymore. It's been a lifesaver for me as far as helping with the pain of OA. I'll let you know what she says. W >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> If I was on Vioxx though I think that I might be into the doc today. There was something else about Vioxx last year, I can't remember what it was, but I do remember that I didn't to take it for some reason. Let me know what your rhuemy says, ok. Take care, Luv Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2001 Report Share Posted August 22, 2001 Hi Curly, Welcome back. I was wondering where you were. OA is the wear and tear arthritis and I have it. Very common too. Why did you think we couldn't get OA with RP Curly? (too many initials here, LOL) Glad to see you again girl and ask all questions that you have. That's how we learn from each other. Moe >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> .. Isn't Celebrex a treatment for osteoarthritis, that part I'm sure of, but my understanding is that with RP we don't have osteo, we have rheumatoid. Please tell me if I'm wrong because this has confused me. Knowing she'll have the answer...Thank You...Curly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2001 Report Share Posted August 22, 2001 In a message dated 8/22/01 9:20:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, L10@... writes: << My Mother does have a UTI and they think that she may be uncomfortable from that, she is still mighty frail and weak. >> Lucy, I'm sorry to hera about your mother... Hopefully she will get much better now that she is being treated... Of course I will keep you and her in my thoughts and prayers... No... we are never prepared to lose our parents...but we do get the strength to get through it... You know we are all here for you... Please keep us updated. hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2001 Report Share Posted August 22, 2001 Hi , From my understanding, the two are about the same. As for the components, I don't know. I started out on Celebrex and my Dr. changed me to Vioxx. Why, I thought it was a " Dr. " thing. You know how some of them are. " Well, he gave you this, the ball is in my court now, I want you to take this one " , know what I mean? As for the Osteoarthritis, and the Rheumatoid, I have the Osteoarthritis, and tested negative on the Rheumatoid at the time. So the ?'s have it I guess. They both helped me some I think? I am off of both now because my levels of this and that were off and my Rheumy advised me to get off of the Vioxx if I could. My Wal-Mart Equate for Aleve does as much if not more for the pain. Hope this helps some, I told you we were all kin, Arthur is all of our's cousin!!!! Love and Prayers, Lucy PS My Mother does have a UTI and they think that she may be uncomfortable from that, she is still mighty frail and weak. Please keep her in your prayers, (Me too Please) I'm not ready to loose her at this moment in time. You can't get ready I know, but it is so hard with me being here with this dumb disease that when ever something upsets us, we stand to flare. Hey, I should be a solid rock by now, nothing ever upsets me, does it ? LOL The trip is just too much to see my Mama at around 65 pounds and the chance that she might not even know me. I really don't know what to do right now. Re: Celebrex and Vioxx > In a message dated 8/22/01 10:15:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time, grandm4@... > writes: > > << Isn't Celebrex a treatment for osteoarthritis, that part I'm sure of, > but my understanding is that with RP we don't have osteo, we have > rheumatoid. >> > > I could be all wrong on this and if I am, Please someone tell me... > Celebrex and Vioxx are the same class of drug... They are anti inflamatories. > They are used to treat any inflamation. My daughter's dr gave her vioxx of > headaches... so go figure..LOL We can get any kind of arthritis... both run > in my family . I think the some with RP never get any form of arthritis... > am I wrong here??? > > Are you really confused now Sue? Sorry, just thought I'd help, but think > maybe I confused you more...LOL Hope you are doing well.... > > hugs > > > > DISCLAIMER!! > WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS RECEIVED HERE IS FROM EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING THAT IS SUGGESTED. WE ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 I don't know Moe, I just associated Osteo with injury. Sometimes its confusing to have all this info and digest it...brain fart. Nice to hear from you too. Curly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 --- Lucy L10@...> wrote: > Love and Prayers, Lucy > > PS My Mother does have a UTI and they think that > she may be uncomfortable > from that, she is still mighty frail and weak. > Please keep her in your > prayers, (Me too Please) I'm not ready to loose > her at this moment in > time. You can't get ready I know, but it is so hard > with me being here with > this dumb disease that when ever something upsets > us, we stand to flare. > Hey, I should be a solid rock by now, nothing ever > upsets me, does it > ? LOL The trip is just too much to see my > Mama at around 65 pounds > and the chance that she might not even know me. I > really don't know what to > do right now. Lucy, sorry to hear about your Mother. While I am praying for , I'll surely add her in! Hope she gets better. We can never be prepared to lose a parent! I know! I've tried, and failed miserable at that project. Take care of yourself, and don't get sick. Hopefully better days are just ahead. Love, Sharon > > DISCLAIMER!! > > WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ANY > INFORMATION THAT IS > RECEIVED HERE IS FROM EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE > CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR > BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING THAT IS SUGGESTED. WE ARE NOT > A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR > PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER > EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND > TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 Hi , Celebrex has woked well for me too. But like all the other anti-inflamatories I took before it I am building a resistance to it. The longer I take it the less effective it is. So eventually I will go off it. It's not working like it did at first and my sed rate is going up again and my metho had to go up. Let me know what your doc says ok. Luv Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 Sue & , They are both anti-inflammatories. I have osteoarthritis as a result of the RP. Sandy << Isn't Celebrex a treatment for osteoarthritis, that part I'm sure of, but my understanding is that with RP we don't have osteo, we have rheumatoid. >>I could be all wrong on this and if I am, Please someone tell me... Celebrex and Vioxx are the same class of drug... They are anti inflamatories. They are used to treat any inflamation. My daughter's dr gave her vioxx of headaches... so go figure..LOL We can get any kind of arthritis... both run in my family . I think the some with RP never get any form of arthritis... am I wrong here??? Are you really confused now Sue? Sorry, just thought I'd help, but think maybe I confused you more...LOL Hope you are doing well....hugs DISCLAIMER!!WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS RECEIVED HERE IS FROM EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING THAT IS SUGGESTED. WE ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 Lucy, Will keep you and your Mom in my prayers. Love Ya, Sandy --- Lucy wrote:> Love and Prayers, Lucy> > PS My Mother does have a UTI and they think that> she may be uncomfortable> from that, she is still mighty frail and weak. > Please keep her in your> prayers, (Me too Please) I'm not ready to loose> her at this moment in> time. You can't get ready I know, but it is so hard> with me being here with> this dumb disease that when ever something upsets> us, we stand to flare.> Hey, I should be a solid rock by now, nothing ever> upsets me, does it> ? LOL The trip is just too much to see my> Mama at around 65 pounds> and the chance that she might not even know me. I> really don't know what to> do right now.Lucy, sorry to hear about your Mother. While I ampraying for , I'll surely add her in! Hope shegets better. We can never be prepared to lose aparent! I know! I've tried, and failed miserable atthat project. Take care of yourself, and don't getsick. Hopefully better days are just ahead. Love, Sharon> > DISCLAIMER!!> > WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ANY> INFORMATION THAT IS> RECEIVED HERE IS FROM EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE> CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR> BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING THAT IS SUGGESTED. WE ARE NOT> A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR> PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER> EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND> TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU> >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 --- Elaine Thurber magic.cottage@...> wrote: > Hi , > I saw it too on NBC. They said Vioxx was the one > that increased the the Heart problems dramaticly and > Celebrex only had an insignificant increase but was > trending in the wrong direction. Which means they > think it does but can't prove that it does. We have > to remember that this is the media and they do like > to sensationalize. They also said that the tests > were not conducted for the purpose of finding heart > problems. But of course better to be safe than sorry > and any one on it should look into it. We have to > find out if the benefits out way the risks. It's > like that with any medication, there are always > risks, but with out the meds, where would we be? And > hey, it is our body so we have a right to ask about > what goes into it, right? > If I was on Vioxx though I think that I might be > into the doc today. There was something else about > Vioxx last year, I can't remember what it was, but I > do remember that I didn't to take it for some > reason. Let me know what your rhuemy says, ok. > Take care, > Luv Elaine > Elaine, you are absolutely right - I think we owe it to ourselves to take the initiative and be aware of what we are giving our bodies (althou as you say, where would we be without meds!) I was prescribed Celebrex after a fall, I told the doc there what meds I was taking & he said it shouldn't be a problem (I am on metho) I had some left over, and because it was so effective for the pain I have taken an occasional one when in dire need. But I will check with my rheumy when I see him next week. Love Liz __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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