Celebrex for Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• NMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2018

"I was prescribed Celebrex by a physician as I suffer from chronic headaches, chronic neck and back pain from arthritis, and my bloods keep showing inflammatory markers which they can't identify. No pain relief whatsoever :("

• gla...
• September 27, 2009

"After my D&C last year, I had Celebrex 200mg as needed for pain daily x 7 days. It was great. Last week after I had an endo-ablation, I was the first one to ask my doctor for Celebrex again. It is one of the best non-narcotic pain medications."

• JuJ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2014

"I take Celebrex for costochondritis (inflammation of the cartilage in the sternum). It is very painful and can be debilitating. After being on Mobic, naproxen, and other NSAIDs with no help, my rheumatologist put me on Celebrex. It has been amazing. My pain went from about a 7 or 8 to a 1-2. I take it in the morning. This has been the best thing for my chest pain. Although the only issue is the price. But I would rather spend the money than have chest pains."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 14, 2017

"I have severe pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the shoulder, arm, and hand from an injury that occurred years ago. At first, it was called severe left brachial plexopathy, but it has turned into chronic pain syndrome. At first, doctors prescribed heavy meds that caused really bad side effects, so I asked doctors to change the prescription. Eventually, the new doctors have been prescribing gabapentin, meloxicam, celecoxib, and some other medications to help my stomach. I was on a temporary trial for a spinal stimulator, together with my medication, and it improved my pain. However, for the permanent stimulator, the doctor told me to stop taking celecoxib for 2 weeks before surgery. The pain came back so bad I haven't been able to sleep at all for almost a week."

• smo...
• April 4, 2008

"I have had chronic pain and tried many medicines including narcotics to help. Celebrex has helped me so much. I am able to do so many things that I couldn't before. My doctor has me taking it with Tylenol with Codeine #3 and Carisoprodol."

• Deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2020

"Was given Celebrex as a substitute for Meloxicam to treat arthritis pain in my right shoulder. It worked great the very first day. The days since, I've been in severe right arm pain down to my hand. Not feeling good at all. Called my doctor, was told to stop it. My female side of the family has a history of heart attacks, scares me. I'm so done with this drug, I think it's dangerous."

• Anonymous
• December 23, 2009

"I'm 21 years old, and the doctor told me I have arthritis (I found out from another doctor I do NOT), but they put me on this to help with the pain (from my car accident, not from arthritis), and it did NOT work. It made me have lots of bloody stool and severe abdominal pain. It barely reduced the pain."

• Ale...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2020

"These pills helped my sciatica a lot. I feel some pain here and there, it really helps me sleep. The only problem is it gave me a rash. I’ve only been taking them for about 4 days, but now my cheeks are red, and I normally have really soft and clear skin. My face is a little bumpy and itchy, so are my arms, chest, legs, arms, etc."

• Gro...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 25, 2017

"I used to suffer from chronic headaches since childhood (I'm 29 years old now). Back in 2015, I was injured, and my doctor prescribed me this drug. It wasn't very helpful with my injury; however, my headache almost completely disappeared. I didn't notice that my headache was gone until my mom once told me, 'I no longer notice you complaining about your headache,' so definitely this is not a placebo effect."

• Anonymous
• February 19, 2011

"Prescribed for back pain caused by crushed vertebra (I am trying to avoid surgery as long as possible). After three days of taking Celebrex, I bent over for the first time in two years without nursing my back. I was amazed and thrilled. However, on the fifth day, I noticed I had broken out in small rashes all over and was forced to discontinue taking it."

• BOW...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 15, 2020

"I have taken Celebrex for over 8 years, back when it cost an arm and a leg to get. With me, it works on back pain, knee pain. We had a problem with my drugstore getting the drug about a month ago and did see a difference in my pain when I didn't have it for about 6 days. My pain score went from a 5 to a 7, then when I started back on it, it is back to a 5."

• Anonymous
• August 16, 2009

"I was on Celebrex for over two years as treatment for pain following a severe back injury. I am over 50 years old, and Celebrex was very effective. I was referred to another doctor who replaced Celebrex with Tridural. Celebrex is my choice, but I have to follow my doctor's instructions."

• Jat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2021

"WOW! I never write reviews, seriously, I never write them. I've suffered from major back and shoulder pain from 30 years of heavy sports training. I was seriously so close to giving in and having spinal back fusion. I can't believe I'm saying this, and I don't want to jinx myself, but I'm pain-free for the first time in 10 years. I feel like a new person mentally and physically. Pain is a horrible thing to live with. In writing this, I hope you find relief in your pain relief journey. Note: Doctor prescribed 200 mg daily."

• law...
• September 22, 2009

"I tried Celebrex for degenerative disc disease, and for pain associated with upper back surgery (spinal fusion). It didn't work well. And because I was in a stressful profession, my doctors worried about heart issues associated with Celebrex. I changed to Norco 7.5/325 five years ago, and it has worked very well along with physical therapy. I'm a 53-year-old male."

• Den...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2022

"Celebrex is terrific for chronic pain due to inflammation. Other OTC meds just can’t cut it. I will, however, caution anyone with high blood pressure (even if it’s controlled with medication) that they may end up with symptoms of congestive heart failure. My ankles swelled up, and I had trouble breathing along with chest tightness and wheezing. A 3-day stay in the hospital, which included a complete cardiac work-up along with IV diuretics, and it was determined I can no longer take Celebrex. I did leave the hospital 8 lbs lighter, but am now back to chronic pain. Wish it were different."

• Cyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2017

"My acute pain happened after I had the first Prolia injection on May 1, 2017, and it caused my immune system to be out of whack. IBS, mouth and tongue sores, teeth, hair, bones, and then the thoracic pain. Have had 2 epidurals. Have had ultrasounds on my arm for pain. Shoulder and collarbone pain. I cannot tell if Celebrex is helping, as I have only been taking it for a week. I took Gabapentin, but it caused me to be very dizzy and sluggish. I wish a doctor could tell me what is going on and help me with this horrible pain. I had never been sick before."

• New...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2022

"Very effective in managing post-hip replacement surgery pain. I was off mild narcotics quickly. So far, I have not experienced any adverse effects except for edema, which is resolving with elevation and ice. For me, I do not feel drowsy or dizzy, in fact, quite the opposite. I want to test out my new hip in new ways, such as dancing!"

• Lyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2021

"Hallelujah! I started to get horrible popping noises and cracking sounds in my neck and stiffness to the point it would make me want to vomit. I tried massage, yoga, and every holistic tack known to man. I tried steroids, ER visit. Finally saw MD and prescribed Celebrex. Within 6 hours, some relief, and 12 hours, I'm sitting here up and working and have some hope I can function again."

• Sup...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 14, 2016

"The only anti-inflammatory medication I could take without side effects."

• Fis...
• January 9, 2017

"This medication I take 200 mgs in a divided dose daily, have experienced considerable reduction in medium-strong pain. Well tolerated over the last 4 weeks. Many thanks to all, it's worth a try!"

• Rob...
• December 13, 2019

"Have yet to have an issue. Helped get me off opiates. Great drug."

• Bel...
• November 4, 2013

"Use it when I play golf. It really works for me. Takes away all of the pain in my knee."

• Jus...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 21, 2023

"I never had high blood pressure until I used this. It's now permanent, and I have to take HBP medication."

• fre...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 28, 2015

"1 pill every 24 hours, VERY convenient. Is not near as hard on stomach and intestines. Works about as well as Aleve or ibuprofen if you take them every 4 hours."

• gra...
• May 26, 2008

"Celebrex really helps the pain in my legs."