Anyone here using Celebrex?

[lo123]

I took Celebrex on and off for over 10 years for psoriatic arthritis (200mg twice a day). It was the only NSAID I was able to tolerate due to stomach ulcers. Even with it I had to take Nexium as well.

I finally got my arthritis under control with several other meds that make Celebrex look like a tame drug in comparison, so i dropped the Celebrex about 2 months ago. So far so good.

If you start noticing ANY stomach issues, tell your doctor (and maybe start a PPI like Priolsec which is available OTC). you don't want to let it get out of control, trust me. It's not a fun path.

[Lemongrass]

I'm currently having a major flare of psoriatic arthritis in my toe joints and have upped my meds significantly. I use another NSAID - Mobic - and it's wonderful. Gives me 36 hours of relief. I realise what it's like for people who don't have arthritis and whose joints don't ache most of the time. Unfortunately, it's no good for my blood pressure so I have to use it intermittently.

It doesn't affect my cycling except about 30 minutes into a ride when my joints really start giving me curry. So I just ride harder and the sore legs take my mind off my toes.

lo123:

I took Celebrex on and off for over 10 years for psoriatic arthritis (200mg twice a day).

Wow, not only someone else in the world with psoriatic arthritis, but someone who cycles too! Not that I wish this on anyone, but it is interesting to know someone else knows what it's like. I hope yours is manageable at the moment. All the best, and to everyone whose joints creak, grind and swell!

[lo123]

Wow, not only someone else in the world with psoriatic arthritis, but someone who cycles too! Not that I wish this on anyone, but it is interesting to know someone else knows what it's like. I hope yours is manageable at the moment. All the best, and to everyone whose joints creak, grind and swell!

Small world. Not too many of us out there, I imagine. I'm with you, I wouldn't wish this on anyone!

Anyway, my med combo keeps me in what we suspect is medically induced-remission, so I'm lucky. I'd prefer to not need the meds, especially the more nasty ones, but you do what you've gotta do.