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i have high inflammatory cytokines (IL 6, IL 8, etc), and dr mikovits recommended celebrex as an anti-inflammatory.
but i don't feel inflammation that i can tell (no stiffness or soreness, usually). still, can celebrex be helpful anyway?
thanks,
jim
Can anyone throw any more light on the rationale behind Dr M's recommendation of advil and aleve?
I'm not familiar with these brands as I don't think we have them in the UK, but I think advil is ibuprofen and aleve is naproxen.
Ibuprofen has never done anything for me for any pain whatsoever. I sent my husband out yesterday to try to get some naproxen and all he could find was Feminax (250mg naproxen). This was quite expensive for what it was (9 tabs)and the pharmacist said that anything of higher strength was only available on prescription. The instructions say 'not to be taken by women over 50' so that should count me out, but I took one this morning. Nothing's changed, but perhaps you wouldn't expect that with one dose.
What I would like to know is:
Is Dr M just recommending these for pain relief, or do they have some longer term more profound action?
Should we try taking them long term anyway, even if they give no immediate benefit?
Anyone any ideas?
Jenny