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Joint ache

hondagirl — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:10:05 GMT

Went to Dr. and was givien Celebrex for 2 weeks. If Idon't see results then blood work will be done...Both hands and feet are affected... Any hints...

Re: Joint ache

hoosieroriginal — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:12:02 GMT

Up your vitamin D3 - makes a difference in joint pain. You might get your levels checked at the dr.

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KathyM23 — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:16:57 GMT

@hoosieroriginal

I need to start taking my D3 again. I have been having more stiffness and aches lately. I've been blaming it on the rapid changes in barometric pressure; never thought about it being low Vitamin D. I know my levels are low. On my way to the chiropractor now. That seems to help with the stiffness and loosing spasms.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:03:58 GMT

@Hondagirl wrote:
Went to Dr. and was givien Celebrex for 2 weeks. If Idon't see results then blood work will be done...Both hands and feet are affected... Any hints...

@hondagirl Have you read up on the dangers of taking Celebrex?

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1jenniferjuniper — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:04:14 GMT

@KathyM23 wrote:
@hoosieroriginal

I need to start taking my D3 again. I have been having more stiffness and aches lately. I've been blaming it on the rapid changes in barometric pressure; never thought about it being low Vitamin D. I know my levels are low. On my way to the chiropractor now. That seems to help with the stiffness and loosing spasms.

Don't know why you stopped taking D 3 if you know it helps.

Re: Joint ache

hondagirl — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:12:27 GMT

I did not see anything bad about Celebrex... All meds have side effects and need to know more about Celebrex... I will take it for the two weeks as directed and it has helped somewhat... Some people are on it for years - need more info.

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hckynut — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:17:09 GMT

@hondagirl

All I can add since you are on an anti-inflammatory is what works for me. Stiff joints are common for many, including myself. Sit too long, stiff knees/longer= stiff back. The best things for most joint stiffness are movement and heat.

I can't use the word "ache" or that could at times include my whole body, but mostly after a good long workout, which is a good ache. My body joints/muscles/ligaments and tendons have been feeling great since I worked myself hard to regain my, close to top conditioning. Very seldom do they just ache.

I do take 2,000mg of D3 every day because that level was only 5ng/mL when I was in the hospital with Cellulitis from my cat bite. Was on, I think it was 50,000mg once a week for a month. Levels where back to around 45ng/mL, which I view as a good number?

Blood test, if it's been awhile depending on one's age, should be done at least every year. I am speaking for those that are no longer 29 years old every birthday. =^..^=

hckynut(john)

Re: Joint ache

hckynut — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:28:52 GMT

@hondagirl

I was on Celebrex for a couple years because of my arthritic fingers. The similar drug, Vioxx, was taken of the market because of heart valve related issues. Since I have had 2 heart attacks, I decided along with my friend my Orthopod, to quit taking it.

Short term like what you were prescribed? I don't see any major dangers unless you have had heart damage, and even then I think your risks would be minimal. If your doctor thinks you should keep taking the Celebrex long term, you might ask her/him about your risks.

I personally would not worry about taking it for 2 weeks, but if you are, call your doctor and see what is said about it.

hckynut(john)

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HLP — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:42:02 GMT

Sounds like rheumatoid arthritis, being both sides are affected.. Ask for a sed rate blood test, that tells you if you have it or not. I had RA 15 years ago and was in bad shape, went to an RA DR and finally got myself till I was able to function.Also watch your meds, most start stomach trouble. I'm not trying to scare you, but this is a very bad thing to have and you must listen to your Dr.Last month I felt both wrist getting sore and went immediately for a sed rate blood test, It's to be around 30, and mine was 60, so I used my old wrists bands and tried to take it easy. I sencerly hope you don't have this, but when you said both wrist hurt, that's sent up a flag to me. That's how mine usually starts, but thank goodness it has never hit me like the first time. and if your rate is up, please go to a rheumatologist, they know how to treat you, most Drs. don't. Hope I have helped you make some decisions, to be on the safe side.My Dr. was in Pittsburgh,Pa., 25 miles from here, he really helped me over 3 years, then moved to Oregon, so I would have to find a new one if it got bad again.

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hondagirl — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:53:12 GMT

The primary dr. I went to this week said she will do a blood test in two weeks after I finish taking Celebrex and see how I do. Since my joints just started hurting this past week she said it's to soon to do blood - it won't be accurate at this time. My hands were hurting like this about 20 years ago and I had surgery for Carpal Tunnel.

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hckynut — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:54:25 GMT

@HLP wrote:
Sounds like rheumatoid arthritis, being both sides are affected.. Ask for a sed rate blood test, that tells you if you have it or not. I had RA 15 years ago and was in bad shape, went to an RA DR and finally got myself till I was able to function.Also watch your meds, most start stomach trouble.

I'm not trying to scare you, but this is a very bad thing to have and you must listen to your Dr.Last month I felt both wrist getting sore and went immediately for a sed rate blood test, It's to be around 30, and mine was 60, so I used my old wrists bands and tried to take it easy. I sencerly hope you don't have this, but when you said both wrist hurt, that's sent up a flag to me.

That'show mine usually starts, but thank goodness it has never hit me like the first time. and if your rate is up, please go to a rheumatologist, they know how to treat you, most Drs. don't. Hope I have helped you make some decisions, to be on the safe side.My Dr. was in Pittsburgh,Pa., 25 miles from here, he really helped me over 3 years, then moved to Oregon, so I would have to find a new one if it got bad again.

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ID2 — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:55:29 GMT

I would listen to my doctor and not anyone else without a medical degree. JMO

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hoosieroriginal — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 20:05:00 GMT

@KathyM23 wrote:
@hoosieroriginal

I need to start taking my D3 again. I have been having more stiffness and aches lately. I've been blaming it on the rapid changes in barometric pressure; never thought about it being low Vitamin D. I know my levels are low. On my way to the chiropractor now. That seems to help with the stiffness and loosing spasms.

@KathyM23 - makes a huge difference to me - course, I get quite a bit of sun everyday. Going to have my D3 levels checked at my physical next week - anxious to see what they say.

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noodleann — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 22:27:28 GMT

If it turns out to be RA, this might be some good news, as long as you're a pescatarian or an omnivore:

"Higher fish consumption linked to lower RA disease activity"

https://www.healio.com/rheumatology/rheumatoid-arthritis/news/online/%7Bd2dd385b-fe1f-462e-b79d-906aafcf1da8%7D/

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chrystaltree — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:34:16 GMT

I suppose Celebrex is ok in the short term. I don't know any doctors who prescribe Celebrex anymore due to cardiovasular, kidney and liver damage risks that can come on suddenly with no warning when the patient is taking the recommended dose.

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LilacTree — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:48:50 GMT

@HLP wrote:
Sounds like rheumatoid arthritis, being both sides are affected.. Ask for a sed rate blood test, that tells you if you have it or not. I had RA 15 years ago and was in bad shape, went to an RA DR and finally got myself till I was able to function.Also watch your meds, most start stomach trouble. I'm not trying to scare you, but this is a very bad thing to have and you must listen to your Dr.Last month I felt both wrist getting sore and went immediately for a sed rate blood test, It's to be around 30, and mine was 60, so I used my old wrists bands and tried to take it easy. I sencerly hope you don't have this, but when you said both wrist hurt, that's sent up a flag to me. That's how mine usually starts, but thank goodness it has never hit me like the first time. and if your rate is up, please go to a rheumatologist, they know how to treat you, most Drs. don't. Hope I have helped you make some decisions, to be on the safe side.My Dr. was in Pittsburgh,Pa., 25 miles from here, he really helped me over 3 years, then moved to Oregon, so I would have to find a new one if it got bad again.

@HLP

The labs for RA are: C-Reactive Protein (CRP), RF (rheumatoid factor), sed rate, and most important, Anti-CCP. All four will have markers if you have rheumatoid arthritis, the most important of which is the anti-CCP.

It can seem to come on very quickly, but it sometimes lingers in the background before it shows its ugly self. I think I had it several years before it was diagnosed, but when it hit, it hit hard.

I would be interested to know the nature of your RA (you obviously go into long periods of remission) and what your treatment has been. Of course, it is up to you to reveal that or not.

Good luck to @hondagirl.

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Nightowlz — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:02:43 GMT

I have been dealing with PHN left from Shingles. I started using infrared heat massasge. I also bought the DPL Flex XL from HSN. It's Infrared Light Therapy which is different then the heat. It is really helping with my pain. It also works for joints so you could give it a try. They do make a glove for the hands. I know it's a little expensive but how much would you pay for pain relief? For me I would pay quite a bit. I found a larger infrared back pad for the whole back but it's almost $600. I guess some Ins will pay for it so I'm going to see if ours will cover any of it.