NSAIDS other than Advil?

mpolyglottos · #1 (**permalink**) 12-28-2010, 12:40 AM

Anyone take an NSAID, other than Advil, that does NOT hurt their stomach? I took it for 1.5 years long ago, and my stomach took a hit for sure. I've taken it off and on since then. BUT, as I'm only 2 weeks post-op, I'm taking over 15mg per day. It's been quite effective, but the stomach is starting to feel funky. I'm trying Aleve for the first time today. Tylenol has never helped: it's not an anti-inflam.

mmglobal · #2 (**permalink**) 12-28-2010, 02:26 AM

Good news, bad news....

Yes... there is an NSAID that is easy on the stomach.....

.... It's called Bextra and was removed from the market years ago!

dshobbies · #3 (**permalink**) 12-28-2010, 03:45 AM

I've been taking Celebrex for 5 years. So far, so good!

mpolyglottos · #4 (**permalink**) 12-28-2010, 07:01 AM

THanks guys. Celebrex requires a prescription. Steroids also require a prescription. BTW, Why are Steroids looked down upon (not the muscle-building kind)? They gave me 1 at the Beta Klinic and my nerve pain subsided within 1 hour.
Hey Mark, who should I see for a prescription? Coufal is super busy and I couldn't get in with him any time soon.
I guess I can try my PCP, but he's a bit of a jerk. I could also try my "brain Dr"--but pain management is not her forte.
I'd like to try the Celebrex if it's the least harmful to the stomach.

Maria · #5 (**permalink**) 12-28-2010, 08:52 AM

Call/go see your PCP re a prescription esp.if the person knows your back history and surgical history. You can also call Dr.Coufal's office leaving a detailed message and see if he can call something into your local pharmacy. Hopefully you're not allergic to sulfa drugs as Celebrex has sulfa in it.

mpolyglottos · #6 (**permalink**) 12-28-2010, 03:07 PM

SULPHA? what else has sulpha in it? I wouldn't know if I was allergic. Do you think it matters whether or not a pill is "coated" or not? Just took some Motrin with a special "coating"--maybe it can relieve stomach irritation.

mmglobal · #7 (**permalink**) 12-28-2010, 08:15 PM

No bad reactions... often great benefit for spine patients...

sulphadenialnoassatol

Maria · #8 (**permalink**) 12-28-2010, 08:29 PM

A reaction to a sulfa drug you probably won't to this drug either. Not saying for sure however you would probably know by this time in your life if you're allergic to sulfa or not. Maybe not tho likely. Good luck.

cherylstewart67 · #9 (**permalink**) 12-31-2010, 05:48 PM

when indicated Celabrex is fairly easy on the stomach. I took it off and on over a year with my breakfast in the morning and no stomach problems. I was on 200 mg daily.

mpolyglottos · #10 (**permalink**) 12-31-2010, 06:09 PM

Celebrex working pretty good for me. Thanks! Insurance won't cover it, so I gotta fight for that. Original price for 10 day supply: $120! I had a coupon which dropped it to $100. Dr. needs to convince Aetna that there was no "cheaper" alternative. Hopefully 1. insurance will cover or 2. won't need to be on it for long. Doesn't bother my stomach at all, with or without food.

mmglobal · #11 (**permalink**) 12-31-2010, 06:13 PM

Isn't it amazing how or medical battles have become insurance battles.

cherylstewart67 · #12 (**permalink**) 12-31-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpolyglottos

Celebrex working pretty good for me. Thanks! Insurance won't cover it, so I gotta fight for that. Original price for 10 day supply: $120! I had a coupon which dropped it to $100. Dr. needs to convince Aetna that there was no "cheaper" alternative. Hopefully 1. insurance will cover or 2. won't need to be on it for long. Doesn't bother my stomach at all, with or without food.

funny how your insurance probably paid for one of the ones that got removed from the market, right

no lets not give a patient something that will actually work....

Maria · #13 (**permalink**) 01-01-2011, 02:58 PM

celebrex is working well for you. I wished Vioxx hadn't begun to bother me re epigastric type of pressure/severe as it worked wonderfully for arthritic related pain and also to alleviate cramps (tho don't need anything for that anymore). Then it got pulled off the market.. then ?? did it come back on? I can't even remember as it's been so long since I last took it.

cherylstewart67 · #14 (**permalink**) 01-01-2011, 03:54 PM

I think it take many years before generic will be available. i don't know how long it takes; may be 15 or so?

mpolyglottos · #15 (**permalink**) 01-01-2011, 10:52 PM

the big Pharm companies make TONS of $ before they're required to let their drug go generic. they justify it by saying the cost goes to fund the research and tests--double-blind placebo, peer-reviewed essays, etc., the "gold standard of Western medince". i have a love-hate relationship with these companies, as well as with the FDA. i once took a med that cost $500 per month! after it went generic, it only cost $25. gotta love our "death care" system!

minolfa · #16 (**permalink**) 01-03-2011, 11:49 AM

My doctor said that Etoricoxib is more specific for vertebral inflammation..
it works for me, but I worry about stroke risk...
carla

mpolyglottos · #17 (**permalink**) 01-03-2011, 04:20 PM

is it GENERIC?

minolfa · #18 (**permalink**) 01-05-2011, 07:16 AM

here in italy commercial name is taubix. don't know in the US
carla

Pharmacist.steve · #19 (**permalink**) 01-13-2011, 07:00 PM

There is enteric coated aspirin.. that dissolves in the intestines .. .rather than the stomach... of course slower to get into the system .. since it has to pass thru the stomach before the body can utilize it. But .. if taking it routinely... the timing all works out in the long run...