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Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Celebrex

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Posted on Mon, 18 Jan 2016
Question: I'm getting ready for back surgery, 5th spine surgery. I have been taking celebrex, the Dr, told me to stop taking it 2 weeks before my surgery. I've been aching all over, is this typical withdrawal from celebrex?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (59 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, symptoms of Celebrex withdrawal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

The answer to your question is straight forward yes, most common symptom of Celebrex withdrawal is returning of muscles and joints aches, especially if it was stopped cold turkey.

I suggest you to discuss with your Doctor about treating temporary your symptoms with painkillers ( tramadol eg.)until surgery is done and after that restarting of Celebrex should be considered..

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Greetings.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Celebrex

Brief Answer: Yes, symptoms of Celebrex withdrawal. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. The answer to your question is straight forward yes, most common symptom of Celebrex withdrawal is returning of muscles and joints aches, especially if it was stopped cold turkey. I suggest you to discuss with your Doctor about treating temporary your symptoms with painkillers ( tramadol eg.)until surgery is done and after that restarting of Celebrex should be considered.. Hope you found the answer helpful. Greetings. Let me know if I can assist you further.