NSAIDS other than Advil?

[mpolyglottos]

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]

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]

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

[mpolyglottos]

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]

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]

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.