This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities.
If you are treating a chronic condition such as...
Read moreA couple of months back I wrote a post discussing the concerns I and many others have regarding the return of severe gastrointestinal side... Read more »
A 76 year old woman came into see me recently about her painful low back. Despite multiple injections done by another physician, she was... Read more »
I was reading through the MyRACentral News Page the other day and an article about Celebrex caught my eye. Celebrex is a non-steroidal... Read more »
Dear Dr. Borigini,My father (72 years old) has Rheumatoid Arthritis in his hand. I would like to know if an artimplant spacer will work for... Read more »
What would you do if you were a parent with a child suffering from Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis? Unfortunately there are limited options... Read more »
TMJ disorder has many symptoms, some of which can mimic other disorders. It has been called "The Great Imposter" by many physicians, and because of... Read more »
It should be considered that there are many symptoms of TMJ disorder. Everyone is different, therefore the disorder can and does manifest itself in... Read more »
TMJ is short for "Temporomandibular Joint" which is the jaw joint. Each person has two, one in front of each ear. It connects the lower and upper jaw... Read more »
There is no known "cure" for TMJ disorder, so therapies focus on alleviating pain and improving function. The National Institute of Health recommends... Read more »