- I had microdiskectomy surgery which not only resulted in leg weakness but emotional 3rd September 2003
... the only medication that helped me at this point was Vioxx . It was a miracle pill to me. Obviously, my main ... problem was inflammation. After a few more wks of Vioxx & a better state of mind gradually I felt so much...
- Posting For Wife 1st September 2003
... painful area for about 10 - 15 min over covered back. Vioxx or OTC anti-inflammatories like advil, tylenol can...
- Wht could be wrong with me 29th August 2003
... anything else. He just gave me a prescription for vioxx . I saw my gyn just to rule out any problems there...
- After surgery problems 26th August 2003
... Hope that made sense! Will your doc let you have Vioxx for inflammation (be sure & take it w/food) - it helped ... for the few wks I needed it. If he won't prescribe Vioxx - then I'd experiment w/other anti-inflammatories...
- variations in pain 23rd August 2003
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Does icing your back or taking Vioxx or anti-inflammatories (always w/food!) - decrease...
- MRI showed nothing. Now What? 21st August 2003
... continued so I went to my family doctor. She gave me Vioxx . After a month of that I called her back because it...
- How do you feel after back surgery? 19th August 2003
... that's comfortable-really helps w/inflammation - & Vioxx or E-Strength Aleve or Advil (etc) WITH food to prevent ... inflammation was down (from 'icing' my back- or from Vioxx )- It wasn't long before I didn't need the pain killers...
... ice doesn't help- you may want to ask your doc for Vioxx to take with food for awhile. If you're not on any...
... have ice on right now. The doc talked to me about VIOXX but I didn't want to buy it because for some reason...
- low back injury and Bextra 17th August 2003
... ingredient to help with pain. Others have had success with Vioxx .
You need to be on any anti-inflammatory for at...
- Answers for PTweety/HELP from 1's who've had hardware removed...My surgery MONDAY! 15th August 2003
... take Lortab 10's for pain, soma for muscle spasms, vioxx for anti-inflammoratory, gabitril for sciatic nerve...
- Update for hardware Removal 14th August 2003
... take Lortab 10's for pain, soma for muscle spasms, vioxx for anti-inflammoratory, gabitril for sciatic nerve...
- New here. Would like advice or sympathy 14th August 2003
... continued so I went to my family doctor. She gave me Vioxx . After a month of that I called her back because it...
- DRX9000 Yes or No? 13th August 2003
... seemed to not upset my stomach. Yesterday I shifted to Vioxx . It works better, but at a cost, I'm sure. I agree...
... muscles achey. I will take something when I get home - Vioxx maybe?
Sorry about the riding. I love horses and...
... what I did when I had spasms a month ago. And I took Vioxx and Cyclobenzaprine and I don't know what else, whatever...
... what's wrong. I've swithced from Mobic to Bextra, to Vioxx , and finally to Indocin to get relief. Am now able...
- New Drugs 13th August 2003
... still should be taken with food. It is similar to Vioxx & Celebrex.
Neurontin is a fairly new drug originally...
- Pain management?? 12th August 2003
... resulted in a trial of all types of medicines, Neurontin, Vioxx , Vicodin and maybe several other meds....bottom line...
- pelvic pain 10th August 2003
... i went to doctor was at emergency- he prescribled vioxx 50mg as well as robabixit(?)im also on tylenol 3 for...
... i went to doctor was at emergency- he prescribled vioxx 50mg as well as robabixit(?)im also on tylenol 3 for...
- L5-S1 Hemilaminectomy with microdisectomy 2 10th August 2003
... back. I can't take Vicodine... it makes me sooo sick. Vioxx is really good but my insuranse won't pick up and...
... inflamatories in the form of Medrol (steroids), lots of Vioxx (I used Aleve 3 ea. 3x a day before I got the Vioxx...
... know it is prescribed for nerve pain. Celebrex and Vioxx are 2 commonly prescribed antiin. that have really...
... careful with the Voltaren ... I really don't like taking Vioxx , but what can you do?
Seeksbliss ... I think you...
... One pain overlapped to the other one.
I started VIOXX 4 days ago. Only once a day. I think it is a strong...
... pain now. My back really bothers me, I gave up on vioxx and am back to 3 Aleve 3x/day which works much better...
... the naproxen sodium you mentioned. It's better than vioxx , for me anyway. Hey, you gotta watch your weight...
... overdid it with packing one too many moving boxes. Vioxx , Ibuprofen, naproxen, alleve,..nothing really seems...
... Also- are you taking an anti-inflammatory such as vioxx or advil etc?
I had a relapse about this time period ... in my post op recovery- 2 1/2 -3 wks - iced more, vioxx w/food & knowing I had NOT re-herniated during my...
... the stiffness a lot. Also anti-inflammatories like Vioxx , Celebrex, Naprosen, Ibuprofen, etc. are very likely...
... stiffness on the right side lower back. I'm taking Vioxx as needed and a muscle relaxant called Robaxcin.
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... stiffness on the right side lower back. I'm taking Vioxx as needed and a muscle relaxant called Robaxcin.
...
- ??Bextra?? 30th July 2003
... allergies(causing death) which I do have anyway I started vioxx day before yesterday I didn't have my ususal allergic...
...
Morning, Linda!
I have had allergic reactions to Vioxx and Celebrex never did squat. Isn't it funny the...
... might be working for you huh???I'm hoping it isn't the vioxx causing my stomach to hurt it is helping with the ... it gradually I will with the rest but I started the vioxx and lexapro the same day so I'm not sure nut I'm thinking ... I may have quit the vioxx because of the stomach thing!!I'm sorry to hear the...
- need to sound off............. 29th July 2003
... anti-inflammatories help with my pain I did start vioxx last night so far the only reaction I have had is...
- pinched nerve????? 28th July 2003
... couldn't take them and a couple of others I started vioxx yesterday I haven't had the normal bad reation I usually...
- New here.... 28th July 2003
... diagnosed as whiplash. Treated by orthopedic surgeon with Vioxx .
1/03 went back to orthopedic due to daily pain heightened...
- Laminectomy? 28th July 2003
... Laminectomy on me... because the ESI x2 didn't work. The Vioxx 50mg was the only thing making the problem go away...
- Good Fusion Outcomes Wanted 28th July 2003
... hinder in a solid fusion as do meds like Proscar, Vioxx or any other anti-inflamatory. I had taken med packs...
... off these, reaction to Celebrex then Relafin, then Vioxx .
July 1999 Pain Management series of three steroid...
- Surgery Postponed 25th July 2003
... had a moment- but I wanted to ask if you've tried Vioxx for inflammation. I know you've tried many things ... & how you feel about narcotics at this point- but Vioxx gave me more relief than any drugs I took - obviously...
... and Laura for the encouragement. I haven't tried Vioxx , but I was on Celebrex for awhile. It really went ... http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img] Is Vioxx the same thing? I know that I don't have much inflammation...
... in hives! 1st & hopefully last experience w/hives! Vioxx w/food - taken once or twice a day- ONLY made me feel ... the P/A's or nurse) had actually told me NOT to take Vioxx (& I think that is true for FUSHIONS) One bad pain...
- post discectomy pain 25th July 2003
... Country at 2 wks & thought I'd reherniated. (I hadn't) Vioxx & occasional Hydrocodone with food & icing the back...
- question about valium 23rd July 2003
... Christmas tree" (meaning it's widespread). He takes vioxx for that, and MSM, glucosamine, chondroitin and xtra...
... usually to such a large extent. Meds like celebrex and vioxx can be helpful for the arthritis, in addition to the...
- TENS unit for numbness/foot pain, anyone??? 22nd July 2003
... process as they do w/fusions? Anti-inflammatories ( Vioxx in particular) really helped me - along with occasional...
- Just got back from MED 2.5 weeks ago. at present have more pain than before 20th July 2003
... have you on any anti inflammatory meds? (celebrex, vioxx etc). If not, you may want to ask, or try Aleve or...
- Ha the Micro - D, still have syptoms 19th July 2003
... t already. Also, occasional anti-inflammatories ( vioxx was great) -but OTC ones work well too- esp. x-strength...
... at a time.
Please take an anti-inflammatory like vioxx or ex-strengh aleve or something w/food. Please realize...
- Just got back from the doc and he's ready to cut me open 18th July 2003
... m probably going to have it done. I stopped taking Vioxx 50 and my back feels like it did 4 months ago. Not...
- Herniated disk and all, why am I scared? 17th July 2003
... MRI I had done a few months ago. I have been taking Vioxx 50 mg each morning and 2 hydrocodone 7.5 and then...
- I'm reposting this so hopefully I can get more input! Please help!! 17th July 2003
... steroidal anti-inflamatories), such as Ibuprofen, vioxx , celebrex, etc? All of those make my feet and legs...
... Cox-2 inhibitors that don't tear up your stomach. Vioxx and Celebrex are two of these. They are still quite...
... gave me the ulcers!! I've been on both celebrex and vioxx . Did you know they can cause stomach bleeding?? My...
- hamstring pain/tightness -post microdiscectomy 16th July 2003
... work well)-but if not doing the trick- OCCASIONAL Vioxx w/food or other anti-inflammatory. Plenty of water...
- "snapping scapula" 15th July 2003
... Reduce inflammation? Would an anti-inflammatory like Vioxx be good to try before getting a shot? Thanks....
- Reherniated disk? 10th July 2003
... heard MRI's that soon after surgery are inconclusive. Vioxx helped tremendously- along w/not over-doing or sitting...
- Pain meds for sciatic nerve pain 9th July 2003
... Hi!
As long as it's temporary - Hydrocodone & Vioxx worked best for me. Of course you'd want to take the...
... with Lortab (hydrocodone), Soma (muscle relaxer)and Vioxx (an anti-inflammatory med). I've found you have to...
- Progressive pain postsurgery 8th July 2003
... that ice on your covered back & an anti-inflammatory ( Vioxx or Alleve/Advil,etc) helps a lot. (For the ice- try...
... flammation in your incision/nerve area. Also, I found that Vioxx or e-strength Alleve/advil etc- an Anti-inflammatory ... helped me a great deal. Please ask your Doc about Vioxx or another anti-inflammatory & see if your pain's ... important to Take w/food tho - & you shouldn't need but 1 Vioxx per day most likely-but your Doc can make that decision...
... as scar tissue/inflammation but no reherniation. Vioxx was my best friend during that time -2nd only to my...
... relieve inflammation & thereby relieve pain? As needed, Vioxx & ice helped me tremendously when I was at your stage...
- anti-inflammatories? 8th July 2003
... I've taken the anti-inflammatory Vioxx nearly every day for two years for arthritis pain...
- question to baxter 2nd July 2003
... to take pain pills, but mostly I just take crappy VIOXX which doesn't help much. Have a hot tub, helps some...
... thanks, Lavender. I can't take VIOXX or other NSAIDS. I do take a lot of hot baths, and...
- Anyone been to Nassau? 1st July 2003
... morning when I wake and two before I sleep along with Vioxx in the morning.
Thanks....
... been years like 20.
Just wanted to say hi. I take Vioxx . Really doesn't help. Is there only one dosage of ... Vioxx a person can take? I take one 25 mg. a day. I've...
... There are different mg of Vioxx and I take the max... 50 mg pill. It has done wonders...
- New Member 1st July 2003
... Trileptal (which has caused severe gastritis), Zanaflex, Vioxx , Topamax, yadadadadad. I am currently on 2 anti-depressant...
- Questions about Alcohol??? 29th June 2003
... your system for as long as 3 to 4 days. NSAID drugs ( vioxx , celebrex, ibuprofen, etc.) are particularly long...
- BEXTRA anyone taking it ??? 27th June 2003
... and talked to the pharmacist as I was allergic to vioxx and celebrex even had it on the red tape on wrist...
... is another Cox-2 inhibitor (anti-inflammatory) like Vioxx , so if you are allergic to Vioxx you should be careful...
- Saying Hi 23rd June 2003
... so as not to do it all really dramatic I did start vioxx day before yesterdy and it helps with the pain and...
- Pain free so far post-IDET 18th June 2003
... sore. Havn't taken Vicodin for a few days but taking Vioxx every other day. It takes a long time to recover....
- epidural steroid side effects? 18th June 2003
... off these, reaction to Celebrex then Relafin, then Vioxx .
July 1999 Pain Management series of three steroid...
- Back pain without radiopathy: good & bad news in my search for treatment options 13th June 2003
... the middle of a major flare. Intense back pain that Vioxx doesn't touch, and intense pain and numbness down...
... laughed when I read that Telzey was treating pain with Vioxx . I have never felt that any of those "anti-inflammatories...
... my suggestions though. I told him I wanted to try Vioxx , PT, and a TENS unit, and he wrote me prescriptions ... for all of those, which all help a little.
The Vioxx has been really helpful for me up to now. Unfortunately...
- How long is stay at home after discectomy? 11th June 2003
... I take 2 a day and they really help me. I tried vioxx when I first became injured and it did nothing. Strange...
- New to the site - need advice 5th June 2003
... He did (the Nuerosurgen) did prescribe me 50mg of Vioxx which has been really helping more than anything. ... Hydrocodone for pain doesn't seem like being hooked and Vioxx is non-habit forming from what I understand.
Thanks...
- New to Board....Degenerative Disk....16 yrs old. 4th June 2003
... this? I don't know what to do about the pain. I'm on Vioxx , and the doctor told me I probably have fibromyalgia...
- How do you know if you've reherniated ? 19th May 2003
... day the 2nd wk when I had taken 1 Hydrocordone & 1 Vioxx . I started taking Vioxx & finally got relief from ... pain. I continued the Vioxx & did get some more hydrocodone - each day was better ... on the nerve, creating much pain. I suppose if the Vioxx hadn't worked, I'd have gone to a Neuro or Pain Management...
- Husband's chronic back pain 16th May 2003
... some scar tissue/fluid pressing on sciatic nerve, Vioxx did the trick, along w/unfortunately for my husband ... com/ubb/gabby.gif[/img] he did try my Hydrocordone & Vioxx & as much relief as they bring him & as much as he...
- Question 15th May 2003
... Cipro. I had bad lower back pain. He also gave me vioxx . I have been taking the Cipro, it has caused nausea...
- Questions after Fusion 14th May 2003
... scripts for Flexeril and Ambien also. Now I also take Vioxx , that was an added bonus.
Sleep, what's that ? I...
- Best meds for mild-moderate DDD? 12th May 2003
... for inflammation and pain before I had surgery was Vioxx . I would suggest you ask your neuro. to be referred...
... switehed to Relafen for a couple of years, then to Vioxx before my surgeries and since. Prior to surgery,...
... the sun, Hydro-cordozine,(Vicoden) works the best.
Vioxx worked for a few weeks, but totally ripped apart my...
- losing it 7th May 2003
... which I just found out Monday, I am using Kadian, Vioxx , and Lidoderm patches.
I found out that pain can take...
- spondylothesis and spinal stenoisis 1st May 2003
... I just can't perform anymore. Recently I've tried Vioxx which helps. My general practioner said she wouldn...
- Can't take anti-inflamatories due to Ulcerative colitis.....what else can I take?? 1st May 2003
... INFLAMATION OF MY SI JOINTS,& IT IS EXTREMLY PAINFUL,I TAKE VIOXX ON A REGULAR BASICS & I KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE WHEN I...
- Spinal stenosis; bulging lumbar disk; bone spurs 19th April 2003
... anti-inflamitory and muscle relaxant ASAP! Daily Vioxx & half a Flexoril at night worked great for me.. ...
- Working having to stand long time..... 17th April 2003
... have to stand and walk around alot. My doc prescribed Vioxx early on and it help by reliebving some of the inflamation ... counter meds for back pain. It is in the same class as Vioxx .
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- Spinal Stenosis 16th April 2003
... One thing that helped relieve some of the pain was Vioxx . I'm shocked that your Dr. did not give you some ... with just the anti-inflamitory. I still had pain but Vioxx along with Vicotin helped keep me sane when it was ... before and after surgery. A few weeks after surgery Vioxx and Tylenol did the trick. Best of luck!
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... insignificant - but I continue to take them. I've had Vioxx in the past for arthritis & got no relief. I'm still...
- Pain Mgmt? Puleeze! 15th April 2003
... did well before and after my BAK cage fusion with Vioxx and Vicotin. I hated the idea of possible physical ... About two weeks after surgery I was ok with just Vioxx and Tylenol. My 2 cents from persoal experience....
- Lumbar Fusion Question, Instrument Removal 7th April 2003
... worse, as stupid as that sounds.
I stated taking Vioxx , and that hasn't helped with the swelling either....
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I like the Percocet, and I'm hoping that the Vioxx will also kick in soon, I had to beg him like a dog...
... worse, as stupid as that sounds.
I stated taking Vioxx , and that hasn't helped with the swelling either....
... worse, as stupid as that sounds.
I stated taking Vioxx , and that hasn't helped with the swelling either....
- Please help!! Buldging disk and herniated disk in lower back 4th April 2003
... They're not offering anything for mine other than Vioxx and physical therapy. I have the extreme pain as well...
... going on for? are you on any anti inflamitories? im on vioxx but its not helping but it'd be worth a try.... let...
- Help!!! 27th March 2003
... fusion process, my doc just authorized me to take Vioxx yesterday, but remember, I'm four months post op....
- 16 weeks post-IDET update 24th March 2003
... about a constant 3, thanks to my new prescription for Vioxx . I started back to work last week, had a bad flare...
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My hubby takes Vioxx for his back pain, it controls the pain pretty well...
... then before. Hope you keep progressing. I to took vioxx and it did control some of the pain.
I'm 4 weeks...
... Just wanted to add that my Doctor told me not to take vioxx after surgery for a while due to possible complications...
- severe leg pain is returning 23rd March 2003
... through.
The doctor agreed to let me start taking Vioxx to help with the swelling. He said he will watch me...
- 13 wks Post IDET, Need Advice ASAP! 17th March 2003
... appt with my doc tomorrow, and I'm going to ask for Vioxx (I'm taking way too many Aleve and ibuprofen) and...
- Pain, Pain, Pain 16th March 2003
... same symptoms before surgery. My dr.(quack) has me on vioxx . I had an impairment rating done by workmens comp...
- Sleeping Med Suggestions?? 8th March 2003
... exactly is your surgeon going to do? I was taking Vioxx (antiinflammatory) before surgery and I had to stop...
- To Baxter-Returned from Chiropractor 5th March 2003
... the day, and he even agreed to let me start taking Vioxx , he thinks I'm fusing great, and will take that chance...
- L5-S1 hemilaminectomy with microdiscectomy 3rd March 2003
... physical therapy, epidural steroid injections, pain meds, Vioxx - but nothing gave me any long term relief. I still...
... physical therapy, epidural steroid injections, pain meds, Vioxx - but nothing gave me any long term relief. I still...
... Not taking Motrin is going to be hard - I was taking Vioxx and the couple of days before my surgery I thought...
... took a Vioox the 2nd week & felt NO PAIN, I asked for Vioxx or other anti-inflammatory because I felt the pressure ... around the wound was the problem. Immediately, Vioxx did the trick- time did the rest! Now at 8 wks post...
... Aleve or Advil. On BAD days I went straight for the Vioxx - but never over did that. Hydrocordone first month...
... only thing I could do was to take 50 mg of vioxx for 5 days , then 25 mg/ day there after . They...
... hadn't); the pain did settle down (with help from Vioxx ). I hope you find Laura's story reassuring.
...
... switched me to Celebrex after the 5 days of 50mg of vioxx . She says celebrex is as effective as vioxx but...
... worse.
I was on hydrocodone the first wk. I also took Vioxx for inflammatory pain once in awhile- & mentioned ... called to ck on me that I feel GREAT when I take a Vioxx - no pain! She didn't say why- but said I should ... NOT be taking Vioxx - so I stopped it, and just alternated the hydrocodone ... wouldn't at this point) is getting out my friend- VIOXX , this time w/the nurse's blessing. I've read that ... vioxx interfered sometimes with fusion surgery but not microdisec ... confused?) SO - you may want to ask your Doc's office if Vioxx would be option for you. Also, are you wearing a...
... better into the next day. Never overdid them- but Vioxx (w/food!) or just a buffered aspirin or two- some ... suspected (but not the case!) & took Hydrocodone- Vioxx worked best tho for me. Also, I think I left out...
... look protecting it!) - but I know I'll be hitting the Vioxx tonite!
As far as the waterproof lumbar support...
... aggravated. Do you take any anti-inflammatories (celebrex, vioxx etc)? If not prescribed, maybe you should take OTC...
... probs. Are you also taking an anti-inflammatory like Vioxx or E-strength advil/aleve? Vioxx really helped me...
... narcotic medicine will probably be enough - Also, Vioxx as an anti-inflammatory worked great for me.
Again...
... not to much fun on the back just yet! Gonna grab the Vioxx in a minute I think! For Boston- we have seats in...
... frozen peas on the site & taken an anti-inflammatory? Vioxx always works wonders for me. The inflammation is...
... inflamation, swelling and relieve pressure on nerve, then Vioxx 25mg 4x/day when Medrol is done and some Tylenol 3 ... to take any opiates if I can help it, so I hope the Vioxx works. The Medrol worked great before surgery, so...
... concerned about
some hamstring and calf pain and put me on Vioxx . still
no official physical therapy, he gave me some...
... then from any Dr.I have yet to find.I wss prescribed vioxx last week and have yet to get it filled I'm sick of...
... like to know.
NS said to start Medrol without the Vioxx , big mistake as back muscle pain was really bad trying ... prescribed together, so today is first full day on vioxx (25mg 4x), that and lots of pea bags on the back ... back muscles burning from walking so I started on the Vioxx and that has already started to help alot. I have...
... was going thru all that pain the 3rd & 4th wk- just Vioxx did -obviously pain was mainly inflammation at that...
... know I shld be on their payroll/marketing team, but VIOXX always worked best for me for inflammation- which ... inflammation. E-strengh advil or aleve etc shld help if no Vioxx . You shld have less & less of that pain as you continue...
- HORROR STORY !!!!!!!!!! 3rd March 2003
... I also had a bad reaction to celebrex and Vioxx . I dont have asthma but I am allergic to sulfa. Both...
- surgery on 3/11?? 23rd February 2003
... and my doc said no more pain killers, only taking vioxx ! i dont know if i want to though, it'll be weird!...
- Medication, narcotic pain relievers 21st February 2003
... SDorry I meant cost is astronomically, also NSAIDS and Vioxx and celebrex,aspirin,motrin read the label on just...
- my aching back... 10th February 2003
... insurance went into limbo for 3 months. He put me on Vioxx and wanted to follow up with oblique xrays...whatever...
