Celecoxib for Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• Chris
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2020

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I had severe knee pain and lower lumbar back pain and sciatica for approximately 7 months. The doctor prescribed CELEBREX 200; take one 200MG capsule twice daily for 5 days Then one capsule for 7 days, thereafter discuss progress. My pain and swelling did subside substantially but not completely. A day after I completed the course of tablets I experienced severe dizziness. I am on day 3 after finishing the course and still getting dizzy spells, it is not easing??? I have had vertigo once 5yrs prior to this medication, I am now 63 yrs old. I do not recommend this product as I think it has caused my dizziness to return."

• Anonymous
• February 24, 2024

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I haven't felt this normal in years! Today is day two. I am no longer bedridden, and for me, that's huge. I switched from meloxicam. I dreaded waking up in the morning and was only able to tolerate 4 hours of work, but even with 4 hours, I left work in so much pain needing to go home and lay down. I'd be limping sometimes and miserable. I have more energy because I have less pain. I am scared of meds due to side effects because I'm the type who gets them all, but the side effects are minimal. Day 1: Stomach burning, so I took an extra Pepcid because I already have stomach issues, but I had taken my morning dose of meloxicam and then took this one in the evening. I felt a little foggy/tired for a few hours after my dose, and in addition, I felt slight heat for maybe 20 minutes around my neck/face, but much better than the hot flashes I get from steroids. Day 2: Much better. I had no symptoms besides slight tiredness for a few hours and several hours later mild indigestion. I took Pepcid and cleaned my house!"

• Anonymous
• September 22, 2009

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I had been suffering form severe knee pain after undergoing a knee surgery. After using this pain relief medication Celebrex I am comfortable. This medication is an wonderful medication for pain relief."

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

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I take celebrex for costochrondritis (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"

• smoore
• April 4, 2008

Celebrex (celecoxib) "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 w/Codeine #3 and Carisoprodol."

• gla
• September 27, 2009

Celebrex (celecoxib) "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 medication ."

• Anonymous
• December 23, 2009

Celebrex (celecoxib) "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. "

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

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I have severe pain, stiffness, inflammation in the shoulder/arm/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 dcs to change pres. Eventually the new doctors have been prescribing gabapentin, meloxican, celecoxib, and some other medications to help my stomach. I was on a temporary trial for an spinal stimulator, together with my medication and it improved my pain. However, for the permanent stimulator Dr 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."

• Alexa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2020

Celebrex (celecoxib) "These pills helped my Sciatica lot I feel some pain then 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"

• Groover
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 25, 2017

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I used to suffer from chronic headache 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 is gone until my mom once told me "I no longer notice you complaining about your headache" so definitely this is not a placebo effect."

• BOWLING
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 15, 2020

Celebrex (celecoxib) "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 drug store 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

Celebrex (celecoxib) "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."

• Anonymous
• February 19, 2011

Celebrex (celecoxib) "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."

• esko
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2019

"I have had awful pain in my leg when I was sitting on the chair more than 15 min. The pain is relate with my work (mechanic ). MRI and X-ray doesn't show nothing disturbing, although the pain doesn't go away. I was on diclofenac, naproxen..., but I found relieve only in Celecoxib. One pill a day after breakfast for two weeks and now I live like before without pain. If the pain returns I will take Celecoxib again."

• lawman
• September 22, 2009

Celebrex (celecoxib) "I tried Celebex 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 5 years ago and it has worked very well along with physical therapy. I'm a 53 year old male."

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

Celebrex (celecoxib) "My acute pain happened after I had the first Prolia injection 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 sluggy. I wish a doctor could tell me what is going on and help me with this horrible pain. I had never been sick before."

• Calgo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2019

"I was prescribed Celecoxib for psoriatic arthritis (which is an autoimmune problem). I’ve been on it for 2 weeks and I’ve noticeable improvement in my mobility and significant decrease of swelling in my joints. I’m also on HUMIRA injections every 2 weeks. I’ve taken so many different NSAIDS over the years and had bad reactions to all of them but so far I’m only having some headaches with Celecoxib and they are manageable. I am using my cane less and less and most of the time I can alternate steps going up and down which I’ve been unable to do for years. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I continue to improve with little to no serious side effects. I’m currently taking 100mg B.I.D."

• Denise
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2022

Celebrex (celecoxib) "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."

• Jatbo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2021

Celebrex (celecoxib) "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 prescribe 200mg daily."

• Jaybird
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2018

"I started this drug after 2 years in pain management following my spinal fusion surgery. I had tried nerve pain meds, muscle relaxers, narcotics, injections, epidurals, etc. From the 1st dose I experienced the most pain relief I had felt in over 3 years. I loved it, 100 mg X 2 daily. Then, I started having very intense palpitations, chest pain, feeling of my heart dropping, skipping beats-I started worrying about having a heart attack daily. I took this medicine for 4 months because the Dr and all the pharmacists I discussed this with said it was my anxiety. Plus, I did enjoy the great reduction in pain. My heart rate and bp were healthy before taking this med. Now, even thought I quit taking it 2 months ago, my bp fluctuates from normal to high but my heart rate stays around 110-120 resting. I cannot go workout, I can hardly take the stairs in my house. I hope this did not cause permanent damage to my heart."

• Anonymous
• March 3, 2020

"My doctor diagnosed me with enteropathic arthritis and now over the past 4 years I have increasing hip, neck, shoulder pain, spine pain, and foot pain. I am in pain every minute of every day, so he put me on Celecoxib 100 mg bid. I previously tried Cymbalta, but it made me gain 18 pounds in 4 months, so I stopped it. Advil didn’t help my pain either. The first day on cymbalta I noticed dizziness, the second day I had dry eyes and slight blurry vision. I took the medication for a total of 5 days, gaining 5 pounds in water weight. It took me about 6 months after the Cymbalta to loose 13 pounds of the water weight gain, so I really don’t want to go through this again. I'm normally a very fit person, so it’s odd for me to gain weight. I also already suffer with hair loss that I’ve been battling with for almost 6 years, and I’m in my early 40’s, so I really don’t need anything to make me more depressed right now. Did it help with the pain? I noticed about a 50% pain improvement."

• Mr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2023

"This has to be the best anti-inflammatory capsule I've ever had. I'm on 200mg twice a day for only 3 days now, and the pain I had internally has gone! I had this pain for over 4 months, and it's away. I cannot thank the makers enough."

• Coast...
• September 10, 2016

"Loved Celebrex, generic celecoxib does not provide same relief. Recently found a bottle with three Celebrex and the difference was remarkable. Will now stop taking generic as I now realize it has no effect. Will ask doctor for new alternatives."

• AbbieD
• August 4, 2017

"I've been having sharp pain down my left leg for the last 6 months, I have been given codeine, naproxen, Tramadol, Amitriptyline and so much more. Eventually after trying all of these tablets and realising the made me feel worse and emotional to the point I'd rather be in pain so I had just been taking Ibuprofen constantly. I have had 100mg of Celecoxib twice a day for two days and I couldn't be happier. It has had no side effects and takes most of the pain away."

• Chris
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2021

"I've been on celebrex for 2 days. My knees and elbows are swollen, stiff and more painful. My sinus is swollen and painful as well. I have history of sinusitis. I'm already very over weight. I have anemia as well. Why my Dr recommend to switch to celebrex from diclophenac I don't know. I'm so not happy after reading side effects on celebrex. I took myself off and back on diclophenac"