Celebrex has become an extremely popular treatment since its
release in 1999. Within the first 15 weeks of its release, over 3.2
million prescriptions were written for the drug. Aging baby-boomers
will never be content accepting age-related disease that slows down
their active lifestyle, and are constantly seeking treatments such as
Celebrex to turn the tide of the aging process and the symptoms it
brings.
Those who suffer from it turn to a wide variety of treatments,
including copper bracelets, cherry juice, herbs, and assorted
witch-doctoring. Some of these treatments, both traditional and
non-traditional, have some effectiveness, while some don't work at all.
Manufactured by Pfizer and available by prescription, Celebrex is a
pain medication that your doctor may prescribe to help relieve some of
the pain that results from common rheumatoid arthritis. Your doctor may
also prescribe Celebrex to treat other types of pain symptoms.
Celebrex works by targeting the COX-2 enzyme in the body, which is what
causes the pain and inflammation common to arthritis. Unlike some other
common pain relievers that target this enzyme, Celebrex leaves the
COX-1 enzyme alone. Others target both. The COX-1 enzyme is a useful
enzyme that protects the lining of the stomach. By leaving this enzyme
alone, Celebrex is less likely to cause ulcers and other similar side
effects.
Nonetheless, as with almost any medication, there is the risk of side
effects. There is a risk of heart attack or stroke, and it should not
be used before or after heart surgery. And despite the fact that it
does not target the COX-1 enzyme, it may still cause some stomach
distress, diarrhea or indigestion. With this in mind, the first step
towards achieving relief for your arthritis pain symptoms is to discuss
it with your doctor, and examine different treatment options to
determine if Celebrex is for you.
It's important to realize that there is no cure for arthritis, but you can make it more bearable.
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