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I Have Been On.celebrex For The Last 25 Years. Recently A New GP Told Me To Stop Them. I Feel I'm Ill As 1995 When I Was First Diagnosed.
What Works Well To Fight Inflammation When Ibuprofen And Prednisone Aren’t Working?
I’ve tried methotrexate- it caused a terrible rash/burn on my neck. I really want to replace prednisone. I don’t like who I am when I’m on it. Suggestions on spasms and inflammatory meds appreciated!
When ibuprofen and prednisone aren't effective in fighting inflammation for spondylitis, other treatment options include:
- Biologic DMARDs: These are newer disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs… read more
Celebrex
I am on Celebrex and retain a lot of fluid. Is there anything I can to stop retaining fluid?
Thank you so much.
Tentative About Starting Humira
I was recently diagnosed with AS. I had started Celebrex 3 days before meeting my rheumatologist. The rheumatologist barely read my chart or listened to anything I was saying before telling me I need to start Humira. My inflammation markers are all down to normal ranges after Celebrex. My pain levels are drastically reduced - though I still have SI joint pain. The Dr said Humira stops the disease progression- which is why I need to start. If my inflammation is down, is the disease still… read more
@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. Stem cell therapy through BMAC actually is covered by many insurers. Humana covers it. That's my insurance underwriter. I'm pretty sure the reasons it did not work for me… read more
What Other Medications Other Than Humira And Rinvoq Are Used To Treat Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Will The Use Of Celebrex Help Reduce The Severity Of Spondylosis.?
Yes, I know that Celebrex helps me because I ran out for a week & was miserable.
Has Anyone Used Turmeric For Inflammation? If So, What Results Did Ypu.get?
Thank you everyone for taking the time to share your experiences! God bless you all!
Medication That Manage Pain When Changing Meds
My physician is changing my medication from Voltaren to Celebrex because it was not working. What do you take or have taken to control the pain while you change medication therapies we’re doing this for the insurance company to say we have tried two prescription NSAIDs before I start a biologic.
Moved And New Rheumatologist Challenging Original Diagnosis, Changing Meds
Help - Was diagnosed with nr-AxSpa in 2023. Recently moved to a different state and can't find the great care I had in my previous state. New rheumatologist challenging original diagnosis says if damage not seen on MRI then it's not nr-AxSpa, and wants to switch my meds from Celebrex (no longer working) to Nabumetone 500mg). I don't want to take another NSAID (bloating and Celebrex didn't work). Should I get a second opinion/see a different rheumatologist before changing meds? Thanks so… read more
Is Anyone Taking Cbd Oil For The Pain And Inflammation Along With Maybe A Biologic Drug:
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