Hi, Mobic is another type of anti-inflammatory medicine; I've tried it myself, but it caused some reaction in that all around my eyes got severely swollen (to the point my eyes were almost shut) so I had to stop taking it. However, the week or so I did take it , it didn't help any of my pains. But everyone is different, so it's possible it might help you. But with most anti-inflammatories, you do need to take it on a regular basis (Probably for at least several weeks) so that it builds up in your blood (there is a name for this, but of course my brain isnt' finding it this morning). Ohhh, I think it's called a "therapeutic dose".......

I am also (severely) allergic to sulfa drugs, however, I have taken Celebrex without getting the same reaction. I did get samples first from my doc, though. But it's good that your pharmacist recognized that.

I am not sure if you should also take advil. It probably wouldnt be a good idea to take more than one anti-inflammatory at a time, especially since these kinds of meds can affect your stomach, kidneys, blood, etc. I think the best person to ask would be your pharmacist.

Mobic does take a while to start working. They switched me to that when Vioxx was taken off the market. It was OK - I bought it from Canada where it is much cheaper. But I ran out and used Aleve and found it worked as well so I just quit the Mobic.

FYI, Mobic is OTC in Canada. Depending on your insurance, it may be cheaper to order it from there. It was for me.

My sister and I both are allergic to Sulfa drugs. She does take Celebrex and hasn't had any problems. Since the Aleve is working for - and is very cheap -
I've stayed with it.

As for the sulfa drug allergy, my Internist - who is an MD/PhD - and I discussed this situation relative to a blodd pressure med he wanted me to take. Most sulfa allergies are digestive related. He felt the particular BP med was one I would do well on but wanted me to be sure and take it with food and to track what happened. Well, I did and I had indigestion from it. It took about 4 months but it finally wore off. We had to eventually change to a higher dosage and the side effect came back but less severe and much shorter in duration. So, I've stuck with it as it does well with my BP and the other issues have evened out. But, I am watchful and will let him kow if there are any changes. Bottom line, you might discuss this with your doctor and go from there.

I started taking Mobic a week ago. I also am allergic to sulfa drugs. I can not believe the difference in how I feel. My problem was my breast bone. I pulled ligaments and tendons back in December while lifting my ill MIL...I weighed 100 lbs at the time...I knew I hurt something. Well, I thought it was a muscle, so i did nothing and it has hurt ever since. doc put me on Mobic a week ago, and i don't have any pain or sorness at all. I weigh 115 now, and I have noticed this week that i feel a a little swollen (water)... I will call doc tomorrow and let him know, but this stuff works great!!!! ;)

Hi Flint

Do you think it was the Mobic that caused the weight gain?