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Any Bad Celebrex Experiences ?

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I have severe reactions to a long list of drugs that intil I tried them I didn't know. I usually end up with a rash that runs its course over 7-10 days. Diagnosed with acute osteo arthritus in both my hands a& feet I tried Celebrex - one pill for 2 days. I had felt a little dizzy which is something I don't normally (I'm off balance but that a whole other thing) and was making sure I was eating & drinking enough as I also take low dose aspirin. Midday Day 3 (before another dose was due-thank goodness) I started to feel even dizzier and laid down on my couch - a horrible feeling of nauseousness came over me and the last concious thought I had was that I had to get to the bathroom to be sick. Fast forward and 3 hours later I slowly became aware of my surroundings and got up only to finally be sick. I have no idea what happened here - did I pass out - lose conciousness -have a seaizure? have another TIA ? The only other thing I noticed is that I chipped my upper plate. The other thing I noticed was that after taking the 1st dose everything seemed worse and other knuckles (seemingly ok before) were starting to hurt. Just wondering if anyone else has had something life this with this type of drug?
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When I found out that I had full blown RA and later found out I had OA, the Doctor put me on that stuff. It wasn't to long they took me off of it, because it was messing with my liver and that was bad. have you talk to your Doctor about what you are going through. Maybe he can put you on something else that well be better for your system. I hope you get what you need to help you. It is rough for sure.
God Bless and good luck
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I tried Celebrex for a month, then off, then on for another month and gained 30 pounds during that time. Since I'm already overweight, that didn't make me happy at all. It also didn't take the pain away for more than a few hours ... certainly not the 24 that it's supposed to!
maelynn
maelynn
check with your dr it don`t sound good I used celebrex and that never happen. after long term use I had chest pains and stop useing it,
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I took celebrex but the dr took me off of it put me on bextra and then they took it of the market. I as my dr. about alieve and that keeps the pain down. but I can sure tell when I have missed a day or two with it.
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I was on it for a few yrs, and didnt have any reacation to it. I went to another drug becasue the celebrex wasn't doing me any good. I hope they find what is bothering you, and get you on the right medicine sandy
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I'm taking Celebrex and it helps but with NONE of those reactions you describe. You shouldn't take aspirin with it. I take 400 mg/ per day for RA along with Methotrexate. My dr. thinks Celebrex is the most "tummy friendly" as far as the cox-2 drugs go.
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No reaction to Celebrex. Also taking it with methotrexate with little problem.
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I had terrible stomach problems on celebrex and it also really messed with my liver enzymes. So more celebrex for me. This is pretty serious, make you sure you talk to your doctor right away. This shouldn't be happening to you. Best of luck and I hope you feel better soon.
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I just started on Celebrex and my Doc says it has to "build up" for a while before you start feeling results... anybody know how long? I didn't ask and he didn't say.
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