I am on Celebrex and retain a lot of fluid. Is there anything I can to stop retaining fluid?
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Yes, I know that Celebrex helps me because I ran out for a week & was miserable.
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
I have had good results except fatigue is on another level!
Rinvoq is a JAK inhibitor. For me personally I found the risk factors were too great.
I've been told by my GP that because I've had a gastric bypass that there are not many options for me to reduce pain. Does anyone have tips or have the same problem?
I saw my primary and she thinks it’s just a L-5,S1 problem. She did draw some labs just in case it’s an inflammatory condition. I haven’t heard what the results were. That was Thursday and today is… read more
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!
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
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Diagnosed with AS 4 years ago. Currently on Taltz, celebrex and many other medications.
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Thank you, that helps to explain the floaters in my eyes.
Good luck!
It started in the New Year.. and has just been steadily worsening .: I have increased erosion in both hips, and my SI joints and stenosis in my lower spine.. would that cause the buttocks pain ?
@A MySpondylitisTeam Member I already had mitral valve prolapse but I went from having high blood pressure to low.