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07-19-2012, 01:59 PM
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Anyone use celebrex for headache pain? They gave me a prescription at the rehab clinic yesterday, I've not tried it yet.
If you've tried it, did it work? Starr |
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07-19-2012, 08:02 PM
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The information about Celebrex lists head ache as a possible side effect.
It looks like it is a try it and see if it helps type of med when used for head aches.
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | "Starr" (07-19-2012) |
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07-19-2012, 08:11 PM
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Thanks Mark... I saw headache and skin rash listed as possible side effects, hopefully not ones I get!
I just took my first one, I'll see how it goes. Starr |
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07-22-2012, 09:09 AM
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Nobody else has tried celebrex for headaches?
I've not noticed any improvement yet... maybe that's why. Starr |
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07-22-2012, 10:13 AM
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No, I'm not on meds for headaches other than Ibuprofen/Advil and they only help with the dull headaches & neck pain. The migraines I have to suffer in silence.
I hope it works for you with little side effect. Keep us posted
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | "Starr" (07-24-2012) |
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07-23-2012, 10:11 PM
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Starr,
I tried Celebrex and it had no effect on my headache pain. I took it for about 2 months with no results. |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | "Starr" (07-24-2012) |
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07-24-2012, 10:09 AM
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I only took it a couple times and then I stopped. I might try again at some point, but right now the Cipralex I was prescribed at the same time is kicking my butt, so I'm trying to minimize what's going into my system. Starr |
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07-27-2012, 04:24 PM
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Celebrex? The arthritis medicine? Seems odd for headaches. My hubby gets TBI headache relief from Zoloft daily, then takes the combo I saw recommended here of regular aspirin along with Acetometophin. This combo seems to help usually.
But anyway, my grandmother had painful arthritis in one shoulder, so she took Celebrex for 7 days (a trial of free meds from her doctor). She had massive stomach bleeding on day 8 and died on day 9. Nope - she had NO history of ANY kind of stomach issues. I warn everyone to think twice before taking it. Then think again. Then, if you still havent changed your mind - pray you come to your senses.
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Blessings to you... AMY Wife of 54 year old hubby who sustained TBI January 2011 downhill skiing. Hubby is: Machinist, off work since injury. 70% of the time feels really, really rotten (better! Used to be 99% of the time) 30% of time he just feels bad but can push thru to do something. Current Symptoms: Light & noise sensitivity, brain fog (lessened by Zoloft), extreme fatigue, balance issues (walks with cane), cognitive problems (slowed & more difficult thinking), overwhelmed easily. Difficulty falling asleep but then could stay asleep for 12 hours or more . (Uses CPAP machine while sleeping due to apnea NOT caused by TBI) All symptoms increased by stress, fatigue & crowds. Jostling movements (walking briskly, bumpy rides) are VERY bad & cause severe set-back Seems to help: Taking 150mg Zoloft at night for symptom control, especially helps with "brain flips / swishing when walking" and brain fog (helped). 300 mg Gabapentin (100 3xdaily) for headaches (works pretty well. Minor headaches are eased by combined Acetaminophen & aspirin). Xanax for anxiety, but also seems to slow the overstimulation feeling when out-and-about. Feels best while lying down (vertical position seems to bring on symptoms) Misc: Clear EEG, clear MRI'S (2 of them). No cut, bump or bruise after accident - all damage internal . Oddly enough, he's not bothered at ALL by tv . Praise the Lord he has NO difficulty driving. |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | "Starr" (07-29-2012) |
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07-29-2012, 07:13 PM
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Yes, celebrex the arthritis medicine. Celebrex is an NSAID, like ibuprofen.
Thanks for the warning about it AllAmericanAmy, very sorry about your grandmother.  I haven't tried it again yet... I'm leery of taking anything right now after the antidepressant worked out so badly for me. Just letting my system clear out. Starr |
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