The pain new medication I started a week ago seemed like it was helping with the arthritis in my legs but wasn’t doing much for my knees. I had every intention of giving it at least 2 weeks, but after a week I realized the pain in my knees was worse. I was using the wheelchair for the last 2 days because the pain was so severe.
I didn’t sleep well last night due to a burning sensation in my knees and I woke up feeling like I could just take a nice leap off a cliff…. I didn’t like the depressed mood I was in. I called my NP as soon as the office opened.
She told me I could stop taking the Celebrex and that she would call in my Diclofenac, the pain medication I had been taking for the last 6 years or so. I realized it must have been working better than I thought. I was feeling its absence, most definitely.
I had some Diclofenac left from before I started the Celebrex so I took one at my usual time. Within 4 hours, I was feeling a little less pain. Now, it’s that time of the day when my pain level is higher and I have a harder time doing things, so I should be in better shape tomorrow morning. We’ll see. I will need to go pick up my prescription soon.
I am seriously tired of being in pain 24/7 but I keep pushing through it because the alternative is worse. I can’t give up. I can’t quit.
Being Aunt Debbie 
I’m so sorry, Deb! So so sorry. If I could wave a magic wand so the pain could go away I most certainly would. 😕
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Thanks lady! You’re so kind and supportive. 💜 You are greatly appreciated!
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At least you have someone listening to you and trying to make changes. I hope they can find a combination that works better for you soon.
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Thanks so much! ❤
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😞So sorry Deb for your pain.
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❤ Thanks! I'm much better today, since going back on my old pain meds.
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OK happy to know
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Oh my friend, I’m sorry you are going through this. Although I don’t suffer through this type of physical ailment, my dad does. He has RA as well, and Celebrex did nothing for him, but he also has asthma and there isn’t a lot he can take without it interacting with his asthma meds. Just like Rakkell I wish I could just make the pain go away to make you feel better instantly. Sending you good, healthy vibes your way my friend!
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Thank you! ❤ My pain level is down considerably since I started back on my previous pain med. I'm so sorry your dad can't take much to help him. Thanks for the good vibes! ❤
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No cliffs! Sending hugs…man, I wish they could be narcotic hugs.
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Lol! Yeah, trying to get narcotics these days is like trying to win a bicycle race on a pogo stick. Thanks! ❤
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Sooo true! It’s a pity that they have to be so addictive. Sigh…
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